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Stress-free Breakfast: Start your day with a breakfast which is low in fat (saturated fat may aggravate your digestive system), rich in complex carbs (which raise serotonin levels for a relaxed calming effect) and high in protein (which boosts brain chemicals that help you focus).  For example: plain oatmeal with low-fat milk and strawberries will help you off to a great start.


Or why not try combining the following ingredients for a delicious and nutritionally filling breakfast:
1 cup rolled oats
1 tbsp ground flaxseed (which I grind up and keep in the freezer)
1.5 cups water
1/2 grated apple
nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla essence
handful of raisins and chopped dates.


Bring to boil, then reduce heat low, cooking for about 20-30 mins.  I love to serve this with honey and toasted almond slivers.


YUMMY!!!
(info from Womens Health fitness journal)

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this photo is from the purely brilliant book Bent Objects by Terry Border. 

This photo is entitled 'Banana Chainsaw Massacre'.

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Sweaty Bananas -  A banana has high potassium content, so peeling one is a quick and effective solution to that nagging stitch.  It will also help replace losses through sweat and help you with fluid absorption.  Packed to the hilt with energizing carbs - each banana has approx 400 mg of potassium and 29g of carbs!


And I am sure this won't help you fight the sweat, but there is nothing really as yummy as a good banana bread. Its just a shame I won't be eating any with you, giving up sweet stuff for Lent is a pain!


I really like this recipe from Whole Foods.


(nutrition info from Womens Health)

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Pain Reducing Avocados:  A cholesterol lowering monounsaturated fat food that helps keep your body strong and pain free.  University of Buffalo researchers found that competitive women runners who ate less than 20% fat were more likely to suffer injuries than those who consumed at least 31%. Extreme low-fat diets are known to weaken muscles and joints.

Try this Avocado Dip recipe which I found on avocadorecipes.net, where you will find loads of yummy dishes.


Avocado Dip recipe
1 large avocado
1 clove of garlic, peeled and chopped.
1 green chili, chopped.
2 ½ oz of unflavored fromage frais.
3 tablespoons of fresh coriander leaves.
1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
½ teaspoon of salt.
¼ teaspoon of ground cumin.

Slice avocado into two lengthways and remove the stone. Scoop out the flesh and put into a food processor with all other ingredients except the cumin. Blend well.

Move the dip into to its serving dish and sprinkle the cumin over top.

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info sourced from Women's Health Journal

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Brainiac Eggheads: Don't skip the yolk. One egg supplies 215 mg of cholesterol, which is under the 300 mg recommended limit. Plus, the yolk is a good source of iron, its loaded with lecithin, which is critical for brain power!

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info sourced from Women's Health Journal