What's on your plate?

[lylysa]

Hello there, ladies and gents!

Keeping in line with all the fun and interactive threads asking about your most recent halls, items you have your eyes on, what you're currently wearing, what's your hair routine, and more, I've decide to branch out and ask:

"What's on your plate?"

The beauty world doesn't just stop at skin care and cosmetics, it also goes hand in hand with your overall health and well-being, so with that, I'm curious to see what we're all chowing down and snacking on be it for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, or inbetween!

For those with apps that help count calories or to those who just want to keep a log, here's a place to share, possibly find and share some recipes, and even tips on maintaining a balanced diet.

Don't just share food items, but even drinks! I'm a huge fan of tea and at least have a cup of green tea a day (anti-oxidants) and drink plenty of water.

For lunch today, I had:

-Brown rice

-Steamed egg

-Steamed red snapper with green onion, sesame oil, and black pepper

-Gai lan (it's a type of Chinese vegetable/greens)

Now, tell me, Beauty Talk world, what do you have? 😄

[lylysa]

I have a soft spot for grocery store sugar cookies, the soft ones with the thick layer of icing on top with sprinkles in fun colors. I don't eat them too foten, but if they're at a party or some function I make sure to grab one...okay, maybe two!

[lylysa]

Granola!!!!! I buy granola that has hemp seeds in it, it's delish! No side effects from the hemp! 😛

I'm also a fan of chia seeds which are high in omega 3! I put 2 or 3 teaspoons into a 8 or 10 oz. drink and let it sit for about 15 minutes and they turn to a jello-like chewy texture. It's real unique, and is great in iced drinks like spritzer juices or teas. They're also high in fiber!

My boyfriend never had mousse before his last birthday so I made some dark chocolate mousse with fresh cut strawberries (cut into little hearts) and served them in goblets.

[ChicDabbler]

I do flaxseeds. I've never found chia seeds in grocery store before, will have to look.

Try this one for impressiveness, google "sprinkle bakes chocolate cupcakes with flaming strawberries"

[sephoramusthave]

Its fathers day weekend so my family has been grilling up a storm---burgers, sausages, organic chicken legs, corn, hot dogs YUM 😄 Today we had a mini feast, tomorrows the grand finale.

[lylysa]

O_O OHHHHH MAHHHHH GAWSH!!!!

I may just have to bake these to impress the boyfriend for Valentine's! Heck, I'll bake them just to impress me!

I've found some Asian markets to sell chia and also whole food, health stores. It's cheaper in the Asian markets and you get a bigger bag.

[dianabt]

Interesting topic considering I'm on a health kick right now and this isn't the best but all I've had today is a Glucerna Hunger Smart Chocolate shake. It's safe for diabetics, helps curb your hunger without giving high or low blood sugars and it actually tastes really great.

The brand makes their own regular shakes for anyone but they are loaded with double the cabohydrates and sugar which make a HUGE difference in stabilizing your sugars as well as weight loss.

On that note, I better go eat something for lunch! 😉 

[IraBrad]

Oh, didn't know that it can be safe for diabetics. Thanks for sharing!

[lylysa]

Oooo, that's good to know the difference between those two shakes! I'm sure that'll be very helpful to anyone who browses through interested in that type of product.

🙂

Find something tasty!