Diary of a Nutritionist

I get numerous requests that I post what I eat.  The reason I typically do not post my lunches (meals, etc.), is simply because I have a hard time waiting to eat what I am preparing, and before you know it… my beautiful (sometimes not so beautifully arranged) salad has been picked over, and is definitely not photo worthy.  Tragic– I know.  Also, sometimes my lunches are just not so interesting, as I will be so excited to enjoy them, that I neglect my inner foodie creativity, and opt for something less interesting.  I am working on patience.

That being said…

I have never been a big “bean” person, mostly because I have never felt that they were kind to my stomach (can you say, indigestion?).  That being said, I was recently in the mood for some chickpeas, and had a few “salad bar” leftovers, and well… a simple, Sunday salad was born.

Garbanzos and Greens

2-3 cups mixed greens, tossed in 1 tbsp garlic infused olive oil

1 cup shredded beets

1/8 cup thinly sliced red onion

1/4 cup artichoke hearts

1/2 cup rinsed garbanzo beans

sprinkling of dehydrated onion flakes, for crunch

Sea Salt to taste

(this salad may have also tasted delicious with fresh basil, and avocado).

Alternative dressing… 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 tbsp garlic infused olive oil, 1 tbsp cool water, 1/2 packet Stevia.

Boringly delicious…

As for the winners of the NuStevia Contest, I am happy to announce that these four readers will be winning an awesome package of (1) Vanilla NuStevia, plus (1) box of NuStevia, all from the generous folks at NuNaturals and Ron.  Thanks Ron for these great giveaways!

1.  Laura with her refreshing watermelon smoothie. Yum! Great for kids and summer BBQs. Bye-Bye Kool-aid.

2.  Ashley, with her wild desire to make a healthy pudding.  My favorite!

3. Aubrey with her vanilla dream raw zucchini salad. How unique!

4. Natalie, with her desire to make a Vanilla Fruit crisp. Sounds like a healthier alternative to a Thanksgiving pie!

Thanks all for entering!  I had so much trouble choosing, I had to bring in a 3rd party. Winners, please contact me with your information so I can send your information over to Ron at NuNaturals!  Send me an email at lauren@inpurebliss.com.   I hope you love it!