"Life is lived forward, but understood backward. It is not until we are down the road and we stand on the mountain looking back through the valley that we can appreciate the terrain God has allowed us to scale.” Jill Savage

Thursday, August 08, 2013

Thursday's Health And Wellness

Swimming with the Manatees in Mexico.



The mamatee kissed him too!



RECIPE

I don't remember where I got this, stole this, but it sound good to me.

"Lemon Poppyseed Muffin in a Mug Recipe:

(This is a great, quick protein snack or dessert)
 
Spray a mug with non-stick cooking spray.
Whisk 1 egg into that mug.
Add 2 T. almond flour (you can grind your own almonds)
Add 2 T. milled flax seed (you can grand your own flax seed too)
Add 1 t. butter
Add
1/2 t. poppyseeds
Add juice and pulp of 1/2 lemon
Add 1/8 t. lemon extract
Add 2 g. (2 packets) raw Stevia powder
Add 1/2 t. baking powder
Dash of salt

Whisk all this together in the mug.
Microwave on high for 1 minute 25 seconds.
Turn muffin out onto a plate and let cool a bit before eating.

I tried this without the butter and then with the butter. The butter helps immensely, making it nice moist muffin with that great lemony taste!

Nutritional breakdown:

Egg:                 9 g. protein, 70 calories
Flax:                3 g. protein, 3 g. dietary fiber, 60 calories, 0 net carbohydrate
Almond Fl.     3 g. protein, 3 g. dietary fiber, 80 calories, 0 net carbohydrate
Lemon juice    1 g. net carbohydrate
Butter             34 calories, 0 carbohydrate
Poppyseeds     so little it doesn't matter, but it does matter a lot to the taste and texture

TOTAL           15 g. protein, 6 g. dietary fiber, 252 calories"


THE LAUGH:



THE LIFT:






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44 comments:

Denise said...

recipe sounds yummy. enjoying the pictures of your grandson.

Jemma@athomewithjemma said...

Sandie,
Precious pictures of your sweet grandson and the manatee!

Happy Thursday!!
Sweet Hugs,
Jemma

MadSnapper said...

I am sooooo jealous over swimming with the manatee. i would love to do that and i can tell he did to. the helpers just made me laugh... dogs are so fun.

Jackie said...

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power..." I love that quotation. Thank you for sharing.
The manatee hugs photos are precious!

Cheri said...

The picture of the dogs helping is just like my one...she is always under foot when I am painting.

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

Swimming with the manatees has got to be a life high point. Awesome.

Pondside said...

Love today's 'lift'!

Paula said...

Good morning to you Sandie.

Anonymous said...

oh how nice is that Swimming.

Oh that lift!

Morning Sandie girl and good as usual you blogs.

Eat To Live said...

Thanks for the recipe Sandie... You knew I would want to try that one. Sounds really good... and healthy.

Bev said...

Cute GS!!! Looks like he really had fun!!... Thanks for the recipe.

Changes in the wind said...

What a great picture of the Grandson and awesome experience for him.

Pooja Mittal said...

Awww... The dogs pic is soooooo cute..
And your mexico pics is going to cost my mum a lot, i want to go there too...
Keep in touch,
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Kathe W. said...

wow what a great muffin recipe- and the dogs under the sink cupboard is hilarious! Have a splendidi day and thanks for visiting my blog- much appreciated!

Rae said...

The recipe sounds good and that dog helper picture is priceless. Just like my dog.

Sandee said...

That's a lot of calories for a muffin. Wow.

Loved the laugh and yes they are helping.

Have a terrific day. ☺

TexWisGirl said...

love the plumber's assistants!

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

Well they are trying to help! He probably needs that weight to keep him from sliding out from under the cabinet! Have a great day Sandie!

Ginny Hartzler said...

Wow, this MUST have been his favorite thing to do! And something about these pictures of him...do you notice it? He is looking more like a young man and not as young...wonder if it is the no glasses, I don't know. I have a few pictures of Anne Marie that she looks way older than she really is. And in those pictures you can almost see what she will look like as an adult. I sense the same here with your grandson.

Terri D said...

Andy is a fortunate young man!! Great photos, and please keep them coming! Love the laugh - pups are just too cute! The lift - so true!

Preppy Empty Nester said...

So sweet... Love the "we're helping" picture!

Nonnie said...

The pics of your grandson are really cool and definitely should be framed.

Marie said...

Love that your grandson swam with manatees! That's awesome for him!

I LOVE the laugh...I love dogs!

Grandma Bonnie said...

I love the pictures of your grandson! Thanks for the recipe. I will try it with my grandson.

Lynn said...

Love the dogs hanging out with the plumber. :)

Unknown said...

He looks so happy your GS - it's a joy to see him ^_^

Lee said...

I would make that muffin for breakfast...except I don't use my microwave...I've not done so for about 8 years...it sits out in the back room with a stack of pencil-filled jars sitting on it. Graphite, water-colour pencils and coloured pencils.

A very tempting recipe, however!

Anonymous said...

what an experience, amazing, he will never forget this!
I tied a muffin in the cup, made with coconut flour and I didn't like it, maybe this one would be better,

Ms. A said...

I've heard of cake in a mug, but not that specific one.

Love the photos of your grandson!!!

Ann said...

now swimming with manatees sounds exciting.
I like those cute helpers...lol

Debby@Just Breathe said...

Interesting recipe. I will have to give it a try. Sounds low carb too.
Love the dogs helping under the counter!

Debby@Just Breathe said...

I did a Google search and a few recipes came up that were the same as yours so I pinned them!

barbara woods said...

when people don't love money things will be better

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...

I'd say this is one vacation your grandson is always going to remember. Not everyone gets a kiss from a Manatee. Hope your Thursday has been a good one...Not over yet but it is evening as I post this.

jack69 said...

Love the read and also that is great the swimming with the manatees. I would scrunch up a little if it had been sharks!

What a great statement in your 'Lift', sooooo true.
Hugs from near Dayton, Ohio.

The Boston Lady said...

The Laugh gets me everytime! Now who wouldn't want to kiss a Manatee, they are so sweet. Ann

Catherine said...

LOL! Yup ~ pets are very helpful when it comes to renovations. :)
WIshing you a happy weekend!
xo Catherine

Susan said...

Hi Sandie....I think it's absolutely great that GS has had SO MANY terrific experiences in his little life. May there be many more in the year to come. Susan

Sharon said...

Manatee kisses - nothing better!

Love the little plumber's helpers!

Happy Thursday, Mrs. Chatty!!

Cheryl @ TFD said...

That's such a good picture of your grandson! I'm glad he had fun. Love the "we're helping"! Haha. My kitty helps me like that, too.

Theresa said...

Cute picture:) YUM to the recipe and the love vs power quote is RIGHT ON! Have a blessed day dear Sandie, HUGS!

mail4rosey said...

THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I remember walking along the inlet once and seeing a manatee approaching. Everyone who saw it, myself included, starting walking along the boardwalk next to it until we couldn't see him anymore. It was awesome just seeing that, I can't even imagine how awesome it must have been being right there with it. :) Very cool pic/memories. :)

Jo-Anne's Ramblings said...

The recipe sounds nice and different, I like the dogs, yes I do like dogs as long as they are not living in my house............lol

Hilary Melton-Butcher said...

Hi Sandie .. how wonderful to see the swim with Manatees and that kiss! He looks so happy ...

Love the saying though .. wish the love of power would recede ...

Cheers Hilary