healthy living...what are we going to eat this week?

Wow it's been a good morning, so far nothing to complain about.... the usual crazy morning traffic was non-existent today and the kids oh so co-operative, so it's off to a good a start. I love eating good food (I mean who doesn't) so I've been thinking a lot about it recently, am not the type of mom who has a set menu for the whole week although I have to give kudos to those that do -y'all must be having some really good organizational skills something that am really trying to work on.This week, I will be featuring different types of healthy breakfast ideas you can try for the whole week, forget about tea and bread (they really don't do you much good) remember, breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

Monday: got the blues? I have enjoyed sleeping a few extra hours the last couple of days so naturally I don't want to wake up EARLY.So what better way to start of the week with a power breakfast.


Banana orange & strawberry smoothie:

This is my favourite smoothie.Normally I freeze some old bananas and use them for my smoothies.You can freeze the strawberries as well.Its so quick to make only takes a few seconds in the blender and you are ready to indulge.

1 frozen banana, doesn't have to be frozen
a handful of strawberries
1/2 a cup of Del-Monte orange juice or juice of 1 orange

Dash of honey 
1 cup low-fat ooh vanilla yogurt



Mix everything up and blend well, drink immediately.D'lish

so what's in it for you:

• Calcium,potassium,vitamin C,vitamin A.
• Strawberries have anti-oxidant properties so might help in fighting cancer.

Tuesday: A little goes a long way, what I mean here is you should always try to eat something that will give you energy for the most part of the morning or better still, till your next meal-lunch. Here is a great suggestion you can try out.

Oatmeal:

Ok I really don't have to tell you how to cook oatmeal,am pretty sure that most of you know how to and if by any chance you don't then please follow package instructions.Oatmeal doesn't have to be bland and tasteless...personally I like it with a little sugar and milk,and for some crunch add some almonds.






so whats in it for you?

• Oats are a good source of vitamin E, copper, selenium, zinc,iron,manganese and magnesium.
• It has cancer fighting properties
• Oats reduce cholesterol levels in the blood  hence reducing the risk of getting heart disease
• The soluble fiber in oats helps you feel full longer, it can therefore help you control your weight
• Oats may reduce the risk for type 2 diabetes
• They may help reduce High Blood Pressure

Wednesday: Hi all, Ive been really busy the last coupe of days so the slight delay in my postings.Anyway, Wednesday is one of those days-the child in the middle I like to say, so what better way to start your day with this super fast and refreshing breakfast.Who has time anyway in the middle of the week to whip up something extraordinary,as it is we are all in a rush to get out of the house early enough to beat the morning rush, do you feel my sentiments people!

Orange juice & cereal:

A glass of orange juice (Del-Monte my favorite)
and yeah what the heck some cereal (I love Muesli with some realllllyy cold milk), yum.



So whats in it for you?

• All the goodness of oranges-vitamin C, this powerful fruit is a good anti-oxidant ( gets rid of all the free radicals in our bodies hence helping us protect against diseases like cancer.

• Good source of calcium-yes people calcium is not only found in dairy products

• Folic acid, good for proper brain development

Thursday: yes we are getting there,one more day to the weekend, the psych is up and lets hope our motivation to. For today am thinking something light.

tea with a little milk & no added sugar please ( you have to keep the weight off-that's a whole other discussion which I will get to soon)
Toast with butter and jam. Don't spread the butter like you are cementing a house, that goes for the jam as well.


Friday: pheeeeew the week is practically over! Friday is the day when people get to work late and leave earlier than usual..In this neck of the woods we call it FURAHI (Swahili for fun, happy) day. Let's see what are we having today?

Toast,yogurt, & fruit salad:

Wholemeal toast one slice
Low fat yogurt -I recommend Ooh Lala Vanilla
A small bowl of fruit salad (your own choice of fruit) topped with some crushed almonds.







So whats in it for me?

• wholemeal is good for digestion
• some calcium boost from the yogurt
• various vitamins and minerals depending on the fruit you choose