Chia Seeds & Breakfast-Of-Champions Smoothie

Chia Seeds & Breakfast-Of-Champions Smoothie

I could write an ode to Chia Seeds. That's how much I love them. And no, I didn't have a Chia pet as a kid if you think this is where this chia-seed-love comes from. Chia's amazing in smoothies. It's amazing as an egg-replacer in baking. It makes you feel full real quick, and some people use it to stave off hunger as a weight-loss trick (although I don't agree that's the right approach!) I have loads of marathon-runner friends who also...

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Welcome Home! Breakfast Smoothie

Welcome Home! Breakfast Smoothie

I've been in Spain for the past 3 weeks for my day-job. Considering how much fresh produce they grow there, it's actually pretty difficult trying to find veggie options on any menu. Great thing I had 2 Spanish boys travelling on my team coz they spoke the lingo and totally sorted a sista out at every restaurant we went. For the first time in the 3 trips I've made to Spain, I could expand beyond my usual Spanish tapas options of "pimientos da Padron" and "patatas bravas". Don't get me wrong...

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