I love going to the drive thru teller at the bank! Little do they know that when they send back my cash, license, and include a Dum Dum lollipop (or 4 if my kids are with me) that they are actually fueling my mission to promote healthy eating. Yep, that’s right. I take those lollipops and toss them out. Today I saved the world from the Dum Dums picture above! We are now that much closer to winning the war against sugar!
Saving the World One Dum Dum at a Time
Posted by M. Terry on March 1, 2013
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Tropical Smoothie Trumped!
Yesterday, after a well-child appointment and before pick up of my first born, I stopped at Tropical Smoothie since I had a BOGO coupon for smoothies. I thought it would be a nice treat for the kids, and it had been a few hours since I had eaten lunch so I needed a snack too. I ordered 2 Peanut Paradise smoothies (yogurt, bananas, and peanut butter) without the whey protein (you never know what kind of cheap stuff you may get) and without the 180 calories of added sugar. My kids “drank” some, and left the rest untouched (they split one since they are HUGE!). I like my smoothies thick like a traditional milkshake, but these were so thick and grainy that we could barley get them to come up through the straw.
The consensus was this:My kids liked my homemade smoothies better!
Here are some of our favorites:
Posted by M. Terry on February 26, 2013
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National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day Calls for a Sweet Hummus Special!
Friday, March 1st is National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day! Chocolate is definitely peanut butter’s soul mate, and so to celebrate this joyous occasion, I am offering a snack bag of Back to Nature Graham Sticks with the purchase of a Chocolate Peanut Butter Hummus. This offer is valid on all orders placed through this Friday, the 1st.
Call, email, or comment below for pick up or delivery options.
Posted by M. Terry on February 24, 2013
https://wholetothecore.com/2013/02/24/national-peanut-butter-lovers-day-calls-for-a-sweet-hummus-special/
High Protein Waffles (and Accidently Gluten-free too!)
This is my newest waffle recipe that I’ve created. My mom gave me a bag of quinoa flour for Christmas, so here is a high-protein waffle that uses a mix of the quinoa flour and brown rice flour making it gluten-free as well. The waffle pictured above has a schmear of Chocolate Peanut Butter Hummus, sliced bananas, and a sprinkle of organic cinnamon. Drizzle with a touch of honey or pure maple syrup if you would like. 🙂
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1 cup quinoa flour
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1 cup brown rice flour
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1-2 ripe bananas, mashed
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2 eggs, beaten
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1 cup almond milk
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1 cup water
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 cup extra light virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
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1 tablespoon honey
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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dash of salt
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1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional but delicious!)
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1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (also optional but very healthy and nutty!)
Mix flours, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, and flax together in a large bowl. Mash the bananas in another bowl and then add in the wet (which are the remaining) ingredients. Stir until well-mixed. Add the wet mixture into the flour mixture and stir until combined. Cook according to your waffle maker’s directions.
My waffle maker usually produces 4-5 large waffles with this whole recipe.
Posted by M. Terry on February 22, 2013
https://wholetothecore.com/2013/02/22/high-protein-waffles-and-accidently-gluten-free-too/
Followers…Close to 200 here and 100 (likes) on FB!
It’s a race! I am at 183 followers on my blog and 88 “likes” on Whole to the Core’s FB page! I’m wondering which will happen first…
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200 followers on my blog OR
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100 likes on FB
Whichever one wins, I’ll be happy 🙂 So, in order to make my weekend an extra-happy one, spread the word and invite friends to follow and like!
Thank you!!
Posted by M. Terry on February 21, 2013
https://wholetothecore.com/2013/02/21/followers-close-to-200-here-and-100-likes-on-fb/
A Cookie, Fries, Nuggets, and Cake
On Thursday, I had the pleasure of being at my daughter’s school to celebrate her birthday and help with her class’s Valentine’s activities. For her birthday treat, she chose to bring in sugar cookies and fresh fruit salad. The cookies were simply the “pull apart and bake” kind from Immaculate Baking Co. with some sprinkles of her choice. The fruit salad consisted of grapes, Plant City strawberries, and fresh cut pineapple. I could not believe that there were about a half dozen of kids that would NOT eat the fruit! What kid doesn’t like fruit??? I passed out the fruit salad first with the intent that they would eat it up and then enjoy the small cookie. I truly was amazed by those who turned their noses up at the cup of fruit.
And then I was saddened as we closed the day, and I realized that I just watched one child decline the fruit, gobble up the cookie, eat fries and chicken nuggets for lunch (mom was there and purchased that for her child), and then have a generous slice of a Valentine’s cake that was brought in by another mom. So from 9:30-1:30, this student’s body and mind were “equipped to work” with
- a cookie
- french fries
- chicken nuggets
- cake and frosting
I know that if I ate those things in the course of 4 hours, I would feel sluggish and sick. And I know that this is a very standard and normal diet for a large percentage of American children. Next month, when it is Anna’s turn to bring in snack, I will go in armed with only fresh and nutritious food and a creative plan to get as close to 100% of the class eating these “foreign” foods as possible!
Posted by M. Terry on February 18, 2013
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National Almond Day – February 16th
Saturday is National Almond Day. This pointed nut deserves its own day since it serves up a nutritional punch! Here are some of its benefits:
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High in monounsaturated fats to help promote heart health
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High in fiber – According to MayoClinic.com, dietary fiber not only keeps your digestive system running smoothly but also helps lower cholesterol and stabilizes blood sugar
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High in protein – Along with their significant amount of fiber, the protein in almonds helps control hunger
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High in manganese, copper and riboflavin to help in energy production
Since my hummus is made with crushed almonds or almond butter, you are getting these benefits as well as many others from the remaining natural ingredients that I use to make a sweet treat healthy.
Posted by M. Terry on February 15, 2013
https://wholetothecore.com/2013/02/15/national-almond-day-february-16th/
True Love
Happy Valentine’s Day!
May you experience the love of family and friends, but even more importantly, may you know how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ! (Eph 3:18)
Posted by M. Terry on February 14, 2013
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Extravagantly Loved
Today has been a weird day. The past week and a half has actually been a bit off for me. Sick kids, messed up routines, hectic schedules, and the like. So when I got home from church tonight, I played one of my favorite songs – Casting Crowns’ Your Love Is Extravagant.
Then I read today’s devotional on the Proverbs 31 blog. Glynnis Whitwer writes about how John referred to himself as ‘the disciple whom Jesus loved’. I am also the disciple whom Jesus loves. And, as Paul states, this love is ‘by grace, … it is the gift of God, not a result of works so that no man can boast.’ Eph 2:8-9
I needed that reminder tonight. I needed that fellowship with my Father- a soft place to land where I feel secure and at peace no matter what storms are swirling around me. His love is truly extravagant!
Posted by M. Terry on February 6, 2013
https://wholetothecore.com/2013/02/06/extravagantly-loved/
A Sweet Hummus Saturday
If you live along the Space Coast, you can hop over to the Melbourne Beach Farmer’s Market this Saturday morning to grab a sample and buy a container or two of hummus. Then drive up A1A, take a left onto Eau Gallie Blvd. and head to The Green Turtle. I will be there from 1:00-5:00 for their grand re-opening to show off the newly renovated store. Or you can go to Flavors Market where all the foodies that make up this great little storefront and cafe will be handing out samples. And then there is always product stocked at Downtown Produce as well. And the best part of it all?
My new Chocolate Peanut Butter Hummus will be on the shelves at all of the above locations!
Pair this hummus with strawberries, banana slices, pretzels, or whatever else tickles your fancy for a guilt-free Valentine treat!
Posted by M. Terry on February 5, 2013
https://wholetothecore.com/2013/02/05/a-sweet-hummus-saturday/
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