Pudding - healthy and not from a Box

I have always liked pudding and ice cream and yogurt.

When I discovered chia seeds for use in smoothies I also had them in cereal and realized the opportunity as the seeds gel when soaked.

I blend some good flavors( usually fruits and juice and add the soaked and gelled chia seeds.

The fruits and juices are already in the blender by the time the seeds have gelled.

This most recent pudding included a couple cup of frozen blueberries -

The pudding was blended and set in fridge for about 2 hours and set up nicely and was delicious.

Avocado Fuel - dip, fuel, Energy

I made a great Guacamole last night

3 avocados
1 yellow onion- diced
6 cherry tomatoes chopped
3 Tbs Lime juice ( half a lime)
1 Tbs Rice vinegar

Put in bowl and mash.

great on veggies and chips- spread it on toast this morning

80 calories a serving,
1-1.5 g protein
6 g fiber
6-7 g fat ( mostly good fat)

Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium and iron

Heart-y Onion Soup ( vegan)

Made a great onion soup tonight:
-4 cups chopped yellow onion
2 shallots chopped
1 leek chopped
-2 Tbs Coconut oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar(with 2 tbs water)
4 cups Vegetable broth
2 bay leaves
1 tsp Thyme
1 tsp Parsley
-1/2 Tamari
1 tsp Dijon Mustard
1 tbs Vegan Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp arrowroot powder

onions chopped and ready-

Onions carmelized and ready for soup.

Eat God's Food Not Man's food

Athletes are continually and constantly looking for food to fuel training, recovery and performance. There are many theories and ideas about the best way to eat and I will propose/support one here.
Today I will support a general idea- focused on the type of food to eat, in follow-ups I plan to discuss the specifics about what to eat and when- how to combine foods and meals with workout schedules.
The idea is this: EAT More of GOD’s Food and less of Man’ Food
GOD’S FOOD= fruit, veggies, nuts, and leaves as they are when they come off the tree, bush or plant.
MAN’S FOOD: anything in a box, bottle or run through a set of machinery to process and prepare.

Then God said, "Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the surface of all the earth, and every tree which has fruit yielding seed; it shall be food for you; Genesis 1:29 (NASB)

Fruits are a tremendous fuel and the best source for complete vitamin needs. Vegetables (all kinds) are the best natural source for all necessary minerals. They both contain vitamins and minerals but they each specialize…. Most fruits and veggies have some or all of the essential amino acids- so protein needs can be met eating God’s food.
God’s food is right off the tree, plant or out of the ground it is ready to eat with little or no additional handling- just a little cleaning, peeling or separating. I am not leaning to raw vs. cooked food , just the status/form of the food as we get it into the kitchen or training table.
God’s Food is better 4 reasons:
1)Taste- real food tastes better, but if you are accustomed to boxed, fatty, or salty items you may need to adjust but eventually real food tastes best.
2)Nutrition- real nutrients as provided by God through the plant and soil are the best for our bodies. It is easiest to assimilate and use when in a natural form.
3)Ease of Preparation- just clean and eat, peel and cook, chop and mix… No need to read instructions or mix a lot of funny items.
4)Value- The level of nutrients per calorie is much greater in real food and therefore a better deal on the wallet.

Go to the garden, farm, farmers market or the produce section and your next meals.

Leg getting better- in Boot now, start rehab after 1st

Leg is feeling better and I am hopeful that I can start rehabbing and exercising after Doc appt on 5th.

Got this boot 2 weeks ago

AAnd it weighs a ton and is quite big and bulky. I always though I had big feet and but this thing is something else.
My shoes are 16-17 wide an here is a side by side:

Ate well since the injury and feeling pretty good physically so I expect to be at a pretty good weight when I get started....wonder whn I can go for a run?

Broken leg Chronicle

eating right and fixing broken bones. 9 screws and a plate can get in the way of an active lifestyle, work and all other activities.

Tomorrow I hope to finally get a cast, replacing splint number 3, which seems to be falling off more then falling apart. Maybe my leg was swollen a bit when i was there last week- maybe the 70 minute wait and sitting upright caused it.

Hopefully 3-4 weeks from now I will be allowed to start weight bearing and then rehabbing.

Starting ALL OVER AGAIN- after a Broken leg

@ weeks ago I took a "funny"step and 13 hours later ihave a plate and 9 shiny new screws in my leg(fibula-tibia).

Now I get to become a brand new runner ( in 8-10 weeks) and find a race to train for.

This is the leg with the 2nd splint on it. Cast is expected on Thursday and a boot in a few weeks.

The crutches will carry me until I can toss them. been eating well and lots of proper supplements.

more updates to follow.