Sunday, 21 September 2014

Chia Pudding for Breakfast

Basic Chia Pudding is simple.  In a glass mix:
  • 2 Tbsp. chia seeds
  • About 1/4 cup of your favorite milk (I choose almond milk)
Stir and let stand for about an hour or overnight in the fridge.

It's pretty bland, so I've tried a few different things.

Add some cinnamon and nutmeg when you add the milk.
A bit of vanilla extract adds some flavor.
A small teaspoon of cocoa powder mixed in is yummy.
If you must have it sweetened, a bit of stevia does the trick.

You can make it look like a parfait by layering it with diced avocado and fruit.  Or just put fruit on the top.  A sprinkle of unsweetened coconut on top also adds a nice flavour.

Chia is a fantastic food.  It has lots of calcium, fibre, omega-3 fatty acids, manganese, phosphorous, protein, and more!  Check out this article about the benefits of Chia.

Chia Pudding has become my number one breakfast choice.

Extend Your Summer

We've had a fantastic summer here on the west coast.  Long sunny days in abundance.  It's the second half of September and we're still swimming in the lake!

I thought I'd share some of what I've been up to...


Fishing has been spectacular this season!


 Tofino has had great beach walking weather.


And the rowing has been awesome, of course!

Get outside and extend your summer.

102 Year Old Cowgirl

Although Constance died a couple years ago from a complication arising from a fall from a horse, her strength and fitness is still an inspiration.

Will you be saddling up and riding a horse at 102?  The best way to get there is to follow Constance Reeves' advice.  Get out of your chair!!!


Wednesday, 17 September 2014

Hippocrates Believed in Walking

Yep.  The same guy the Hippocratic Oath that doctors take is named after.  Hippocrates, the father of western medicine, told us to walk.


Friday, 12 September 2014

Reasons to Walk

New Society Publishers has been publishing books to build a new society for over 30 years. They are an activist, solutions-oriented publisher focused on tools for a world of change.  Their list of titles is impressive and inspiring.  And they are based in BC.

Today their post was from Kevin Klinkenberg, author of Why I Walk: Taking a Step in the Right Direction.

Ten Reasons to Walk

Get out of your chair!  Get walking.