Smoothie Sunday & How to Cut a Pineapple (the Thai Way)

Happy Sunday! We're spending the day lounging around (as usual) and hoping it will be a long time before Monday comes (also as usual). And going crazy with the new blender our roommates brought home last week. So today's post is on how to put some yummy in your tummy without racking up the calories!

Also, if you didn't know, yours truly is actually a hapa*/mestiza**/half-breed***/luk kreung**

Ash Wednesday and Detox

First things first: happy Ash Wednesday y'all! I hope you've all had a very pleasant (totally insane) Carnaval/Mardi Gras/Mardival and, if you are Catholic, are all ready to quit smoking or quit meat or quit chocolate or quit porn or whatever it is you're giving up this year. (Also, can anyone explain to me exactly why there are ashes involved? What do they represent exactly?) As for me & Boyf

Out For a Walk in Graffiti Alley (Beco do Batman)

Good morning, all, TGIF, and happy February! Today officially marks one week until we head to Rio for some crazy Carnaval celebrations. Are you jealous? You should be.
















TSHIRT JCrew | SKINNY JEANS Stradivarius |

 SHOES Zara | NECKLACE market in Thailand | PURSE gift


In the meantime, it's finally starting to get HOT. That means get out your sunscreen (make sure it offers both

Healthy Egg Blueberry Pancakes

I've seen a few different versions of these on pinterest and had to try them. The first few versions that I made were a flop. Either I got better at making them, or my recipe improved because now they are awesome.

These are by far the healthiest pancakes I have ever had. Now I can eat pancakes everyday and not feel like I'm carb-loading. I eat them everyday too, no lie. Oh, and they are gluten-free. Not that I am gluten intolerant, but for those of you who are, this is a safe recipe.

Egg Blueberry Pancakes:
-2 eggs
-1 banana (mashed)
-1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed
-sprinkle of baking powder
-1/4 cup blueberries

Mix all the ingredients together and cook like pancakes on a sprayed pan. This recipe is enough for 1 person, for two people I double it, etc. Recipe for 1 person has 230 calories.

These pancakes are already sweet enough that you don't need to add anything to them. Andy likes to put peanut butter and honey on his though. You could also sprinkle them with cinnamon.

Ditch your coffee, try a morning tonic

I am a bit of a health freak. This comes from my mom, I know it. She raised us on whole wheat cookies and broccoli. Most often, my brothers and I would request mashed potatoes for dessert because that was the closest thing we got to junk food.

My health freak ways go in phases. Usually I will research a health habit and then become obsessed with it. I've done some weird things, BUT- I have stayed healthy, so I know that my health freak obsessions are paying off.

Lately, I have been into honey. I researched it up and down, inside and out. Honey seems to be a miracle cure all! Here is why: yes, honey is sweet and it has calories, but it doesn't affect blood sugar the way regular sugar does. It keeps the blood sugar consistent, rather than causing a spike like white sugar. Honey gives us an energy boost...once again, without the insulin spike. Honey is also an antioxidant and anti bacterial, meaning it helps improve immunity and keep us healthy. It also helps with digestion, fighting disease, hangovers, sore throats, weight loss, and cholesterol.
*A fun little fact about honey: it doesn't go bad. It may crystallize, but melting it will bring it back to its normal sticky state.*

I have decided to switch out my normal morning coffee with a honey tonic instead. So far I have been quite happy with my switch! Here are the tonics I switch between, each having their own benefits.

Honey & Lemon:

This is a good combination for weight loss. Honey aids in weight loss while lemon is a digestive aid and liver clenser. Lemon also provides calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, along with its fighting power towards infections, acne, anxiety, and canker sores.

1-2 lemon wedges

1 Tablespoon natural organic honey

Hot water

Honey & Cocoa:

This is a good combination for heart health. Raw cocoa powder contains flavanoids that are antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Cocoa also helps to decrease blood pressure and improve heart health. Not only is this tonic good for you, but it is a healthy replacement for hot chocolate, as it is only about 65 calories.

2 teaspoons raw cocoa powder

1 Tablespoon natural organic honey

Hot water

Honey & Ginger:

This is a good combination for respiratory relief. Ginger helps with colds, cough, sore throats, asthma, and indigestion. Antioxidants in ginger also help with improving immunity, digestion, gas, diarrhea, and nausea. This could be a good tonic if you suffer from morning sickness, or feel a cold coming on.

1-2 slices raw ginger root

1 Tablespoon natural organic honey

Hot water

You can also enjoy these tonics throughout the day, after dinner, or before bed. I like to jump start my day, metabolism, and digestion with one which is why I prefer to drink it in the morning. 

Enjoy, and happy health!

What health habits are you into?