what’s going in my mouth

February 24, 2013
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What’s going in my mouth

I’ve been on a bit of a binge (meaning I’ve been eating more than my usual) this past week. I blame PMS. It’s shocking how the prelude to that time of the month can affect eating habits!! I’m all good now….until next month that is!

Aside from that, I am doing well on the 80/20 regime. That is 80% of my intake is very healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free, alcohol-free and yeast-free and the other 20% is carefree and guilt-free!! This does not mean I eat donuts, cakes, fast food or drink beer, not every day….anyway! Even my guilt-free 20% is fairly healthy stuff. I do eat a little chocolate everyday.

So, here was some (just some) of what’s been going in my mouth.

A breakfast favourite: Yogurt and my homemade muesli…love..

Who doesn’t love popcorn?

Veggie pizza on a polenta base (yes, gluten free!). I did use a little cheese. It was nice to be able to share Friday night pizza with the boys.

This gluten and dairy free banana and coconut loaf is delicious…stay tuned for the recipe in another post.

Tuna salad on GF quinoa crackers…quite yummy

Hummus, tuna, baby spinach and tomato on rye (not the best for my tummy so I need to give these up and go GF)

February 11, 2013
by Jennifer Morton 2 Comments

What’s going in my mouth!

Last week, I skipped my post but let me assure you, I have been eating! I was in Sydney last week and Fremantle the week before, so you will notice some not-so-healthy but delicious items in the photo log.

I have also reintroduced some complex carbs like, brown rice and rye crackers on occasion. And I am sure I’m consuming too many simple carbs. So many things to figure out……who’s to know what’s the best path to health.

Anyway, it’s been a yummy fortnight!

A trip to Fremantle is not complete without a stop at the Little Creatures Brewery. I chose the cider over beer…a decision that may have turned me off beer!! It was so delish!

I love these fresh date rolls…great snack.

SYDNEY – Frozen yogurt from Yogurberry on George Street

SYDNEY – A pure indulgence – it was yum and I’m so glad I didn’t want more.

SYDNEY – decaf, soy flatwhite…this one was the best and at the airport even!!

SYDNEY – Thai food (forget name of dish). It was yummy and not at all spicy. This was my re-intro back to complex carbs – I was so full!

Wine and OJ…refreshing

Brown and wild rice salad with greens beans, corn and kale

Homemade lemon polenta cake with berry sorbet…a gluten-free treat

Looking at these photos, it looks like I’ve been on a binge!!! I did eat healthy food too…..sometimes ya just gotta give in to temptation!!

January 27, 2013
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What’s going in my mouth.

Here I am at 8pm on Sunday night and frantic about getting this post published. And it’s mostly going to be photos so it’s an easy one, yet I’m rushing. I go to bed at 9pm you know!!

I’m happy with my eating this week. When I toasted cinnamon raison bread this morning for Master T, I wanted it so badly but I did not succumb to the scented bread. I don’t understand why I always struggle 3 weeks in without bread. It was the same with cigarettes but worse at the 2 month mark. Anyway, enough about bread and cigarettes……I’m so done with those poisons. I will admit to having the odd carb, just a bite here and there…not bread but say a cracker or a couple cheezels. It’s no big deal if you don’t make it that way.

I’m off to Sydney in 5 days and will loosen up a bit while on my working/educational holiday. You’ll have to wait until next Sunday to see how over the top I go…lol!!!

Not the best pic but this is lentil salad with eggplant and sheep’s feta! It was delish.

One of my all time fav dishes: falafel, hummus and fresh salad!!

Eat your veggies…broccoli is always a winner with me!

My breakfast now consists of a rice milk and berry smoothie. Sometimes I add a tablespoon of greek yoghurt.

I have an evening tea ritual. Sometimes it’s Lemongrass and ginger or rooibos or my calming blend.

Now, it’s teatime….sweet dreams.

January 20, 2013
by Jennifer Morton 1 Comment

What’s going in my mouth!

It’s been a week of good food, good coffee and good chocolate. Yes, even though I am on a very committed and strict fitness regime, I am eating chocolate. It’s the whole reason I’m getting up at 5:30am and working out for 1.5 hours each and every day.

Today was day 18 of the 30 day challenge (Tracy Anderson Method) and I really struggled. I’m dealing with the mental side of it now and my mind is saying, ‘stay in bed this morning, it’s Sunday.’ But there’s no way I’m going to let the negative side of me win this time.

Today was day 8 in the second series of moves. I feel I’ve been a bit slack because I’m only up to 40 reps in the leg movements but 60 in the ab work and my standard of 1 minute for the arm work. I am proud of the fact that I’m doing 40 minutes of dance cardio EVERY day now though. This, I won’t bother upping to the max time of 60 minutes…..who has time for that in their day!!

I’m still experiencing belly bloat after most meals, which really upsets me. To have a flat stomach is a major reason I’m doing this (vanity? sure). My legs and ass are looking FAB and during my workout, my abs look pretty damn fine (minus the tiny muffin top). Maybe my meal portions are too large or I’m eating too much chocolate….? Oh well, I’d rather eat the chocolate and live with a tiny tummy roll then not have the chocolate.

Here’s the other, less chocolatey things I’ve been putting in my mouth this week.

Fresh watermelon….delicious.

Decaf espresso…I refuse to give up my daily (twice..) coffee. I mix it will steamed malt-free soy milk.

Fresh fruit in watermelon and mint puree

BBQ salmon with steamed green beans and carrots.

Prawn salad on lettuce with cherry tomatoes.

Garden salad with tuna slices and fresh apple.

Fresh juice made from carrot, apple, lemon, celery, beetroot and spinach

Green and Black’s organic 70% chocolate…..yum

How’s your fitness or eating regime going? Have any good, wheat-free, low carb recipes to share?

January 11, 2013
by Jennifer Morton 2 Comments

What’s going in my mouth!

This will mark the first of a new series of weekly blog posts. I’ve been inspired by Jo Tracey over at andanyways.com to do a photo post. I’m so much about food that I figure it suits Kai Chronicles (kai means food, don’t you know?) to feature photos of what’s going in my mouth. So, here’s just a visual taste of what I’ve been eating this week. Bon appetite!

Here’s what’s in my fridge

Tuna salad on lettuce with dill pickles

Strawberry & kiwi salad with mint and dates

fresh grapes and cherries

eggplant with olives and fresh cherry tomatoes

BBQ free-range chicken

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