My Afflation

Good morning everyone! I've noticed I tend to practically pass out at the end of spin class if I only have a light breakfast or a protein bar. This morning I plan on going on a fairly full stomach. I like to mix things up a bit with breakfast. Including oatmeal. Food should be fun, even when you're trying to lose weight. Pina Colada Oatmeal Recipe by Annette Holland Prep time: 1 minute Cook time: 4 minutes Total time: 5 minutes Yield: 1 Ingredients 1/3 cup Coach's Oats 1 cup water 1/4 cup shredded coconut 1/2 cup pineapple chunks 1/2 tsp. rum extract Cooking Directions Cook oatmeal according to directions. Add coconut, pineapple, rum extract and nuke for 30 seconds or until pineapple is no longer frozen. Enjoy!

I hate being sick. I’ve had enough of chicken noodle soup. So for dinner tonight I am tossing together something tasty out of the ingredients we have on hand. Yes, I’m one of those “organic cooks” so I did this one by eye and smell. Since I’m sick my mom tasted the sauce for me. Ingredients: crushed pineapple (without juice) and orange marmalade in equal amounts (at least a 4 oz though) canola or olive oil – approx 1/3 cup garlic fresh or crushed, ginger fresh is better, I only had ground on hand, cayenne pepper flakes to taste. More of each to combat illness (links go to Wikipedia entries for each explaining the health benefits) 3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts optional – honey if you like it sweeter, but the orange marmalade makes it plenty sweet. Honey also has excellent antibacterial properties. Directions: Heat oven to 350°F, line baking pan with foil. Place chicken breasts in pan. Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl. Adjust seasonings to taste,...