Folks, it’s time. It’s time to take a photo of everything I’ve eaten in the run of a day and post it on the blog for everyone’s enjoyment. I do have to say, though that sounded sarcastic, and it was kinda supposed to — I actually do enjoy seeing what people eat in the run of a day. Kinda gets me motivated to cook something different for once.
It’s been since July that I posted a What I Ate Wednesday (thanks to Peas & Crayons for organizing these WIAW’s). Let’s jump right in, details at the bottom of the post. Many of the items I ate aren’t photographed. Sometimes, I get too hungry man. With that being said:
8:42a: I pour myself a glass of icy cold water from the fridge, then grab a banana and a handful of raw nuts (with mini m&m’s), because I’m too lazy to put together a real breakfast. Does anyone else hate their bananas with even the slightest bit of brown on it? It’s the last one, and I could’ve easily chucked it in the freezer for smoothies, but I took one for the team, and ate it. Brown spots and all.
10:36a: Since I’m about to head to the climbing gym to do yoga and boulder after (and try to get this one V3 boulder problem I’ve been working), I want my belly to be full until I can get a real meal in. I turn on our new Dolce Gusto and make myself a hot cuppa tea before changing into climbing gear, then grab a Taste of Nature bar while I head out the door.
2:30p: After climbing and yoga, I’m ravishing. I swung by Whole Foods and picked up two sandwiches from their deli counter and brought it home with me. Not pictured. I ate it while driving home. Ha!
7:03p: I was on my own for supper, so I heated up my favourite tomato bisque soup (Campbell’s, you’re mmm-mmm-good) a tall glass of milk, with a few cheese and crackers on the side (I snapped the picture before getting the milk + cheese + crackers).
9:45p: The Guy and I are slowly getting through his birthday ice cream cake, so we had a piece of that later on too. No photo, because I’m an animal and cannot take a photo of something so delicious.
You may notice the abundance of posed photos of me hanging out, eating a Taste of Nature bar. I received a number of boxes from the Canadian “granola” bar company to try out this summer. I brought a ton along with me to Lake Tahoe when my husband was going to do his 6th Ironman, but it ended up being cancelled. I’ve been treating these bars as a special treat every once in a while, or when I’m late and feeling rushed and need to get something down in my belly. They’re also great to pop into your purse for on the go.
Modelling my manicured climber hand with the bar in front of the Ironman Lake Tahoe athlete village. Why not. There’s something different about these bars that I find irresistible. I’ve had a couple of these Himalayan Goji Summit bars throughout the Lake Tahoe adventure (which unfortunately got cancelled).
I’ve been taking these bars to the climbing gym to snack on, since I’m there hours at a time, between yoga and bouldering I get a little famished from time-to-time. Some of the bars are paleo friendly (the Brazil nut one I have contains some brown rice syrup and whole grain brown rice crisps, and seeds which aren’t paleo friendly) but for the most part they taste pretty awesome. Then again I love these types of bars.
If you’re interested in the facts, here are some Taste of Nature highlights:
- Â Â Â Bars are under 200 calories
- Â Â Â 6 flavours available in the USA: Brazilian Nut Festival, California Almond Valley, Quebec Cranberry, Canadian Maple Forest, Himalayan Goji Summit, and Persain Pomegranate Garden
- Â Â Â Bars are $1.99 each
- Â Â Â Non-GMO, Gluten free and 100% certified organic bars with nothing artificial, no filers and no added sugar.
Disclaimer: I was sent a few boxes of Taste of Nature bars in exchange for my review. Options are no one else’s but my own.
31 Comments
I LOVE when my bananas are brown. They makes them sweeter. And it’s always good to have a go-to bar to carry around in times of snacking emergencies. Those look tasty!
Ashley @ A Lady Goes West recently posted..A look at what I really eat in a day
You eat far too healthy for me and I’m uber jealous!! I may have to try this meme!
Cori recently posted..#CatchTheMoment365 ~ Week 39
This all just made me hungry for sure! I wish I could eat tree nuts, such a healthy snack! Unfortunately, I’m allergic :(
Kayli Schattner recently posted..A Rainy Day in Phoenix
I haven’t tried Taste of Nature before but they look like a great snack to keep handy when I’m out and about and need a snack.
Betsy Mitchell recently posted..Carnival Cruise Line Features Big Name Artists On Board + Giveaway
I always pour a glass of icy cold water in the morning too, really wakes me up. You’re so healthy.
I’m sad that there were no McDonald’s fries included in this day. :)
@Carla (@charliesue): I assure you, McDonalds has already been eaten this week. A 4 piece chicken nugget happy meal. It made me happy, but still pretty hungry. Have you seen those tiny kid sized fry boxes?! Lol.
Nancy recently posted..What I Ate Wednesday #5
Posting pictures of your food probably makes you MUCH more conscious of what you are putting in to your body each day! Great idea! :)
Heather recently posted..13 Weeks Pregnant: Then and Now
I might have to try this “What I Ate Wednesday” sometime. But more importantly, I need to try a Taste of Nature bar! Canadian Maple Forest sounds amazing! (It looks a lot like a Larabar Uber, which I enjoy quite a bit!)
i kind of have a nut bar addiction! i always like to try new ones out!
ruthy recently posted..Double The Fun With Joovy’s Too Qool Double Stroller :: Review
Haha..everyone else in my house wont eat a banana unless it is perfect. Not me though, ill eat it mushy and all. :)
David @ Captain Speedypants recently posted..I am the Cool Kid
love bars like these! so nutritious and better than cookies! =)
ananda recently posted..DIY: Paper House Luminaries
I will have to give these a try! I love healthy natural bars I can grab and eat on the go.
Camille recently posted..The Powers of Lame
I am very impressed with how dedicated you are to healthy food. I exercise everyday but good food is my jam and I have a really hard time being strict with that. But nicely done! That is awesome.
Michelle Snow recently posted..60 Seconds Can Make or Break An Entire Movie
Your coffee photo just looks so zen and relaxed. I love it.
Good luck on the V3s. I have so many friends who love bouldering, and I know V3s really killed a lot of them. You’ll get it though! I used to climb a little, it’s one of the most active, social things I’ve ever done.
Happy Wednesday!
Kay @ Kay Bueno recently posted..What I ate Wednesday
These bars are so delicious, and like dessert but healthier.
Jessica Doll recently posted..Week 42, Light and Dark
You’re so healthy (ok minus the cake) I’m the same though. I’ll eat salads until the cows come home, and then I see a piece of cake and it doesn’t even hit the sides as it goes down!
Katie <3
Katie Matthews recently posted..Dirty Bones
My bananas have to be green or i mush them up for smoothies! No ifs and or buts!
Brenda recently posted..My Instagram Style
I love snack bars and also when my banana is a bit brown.
myrabev recently posted..{Travel} Zambia Day 1 ~ Hair Did
You are beautiful!! I now want to find those brand of bars and try them! I am addcited to Be Kind bars and it looks like those could be just as addicting!!
breanna recently posted..Bloglovin
What a healthy looking snack bar.
karissa recently posted..It drives me crazy-#blogtober14
I am constantly forgetting to take photos of my food, I get too hungry! I don’t like ANY spots on my banana!
Andi recently posted..Traveler Tuesday – Zoe of Tales from Over the Horizon
I love What I Ate Wednesday. Those bars look really yummy!
Carly Anderson recently posted..Mommy Juice: Skinny Pumpkin Pie Martini
I will have to try these! I always carry bars like this in my bag since I’m always running errands (stuck in traffic) lol!
Amby Felix recently posted..Disney on Ice Worlds of Fantasy Review 2014
I love seeing what people eat in a day, it makes me want to eat healthier.
@Jessica Doll: Haha! I wouldn’t classify them as dessert. Gimmie the chocolate and ice cream instead!
Nancy recently posted..Pom Friday . 1
@Katie Matthews: I swear I’m not healthy most of the time, haha.
Nancy recently posted..Pom Friday . 1
Love your food diary, definitely inspires me to eat better! I’m guilty of too much snacking at my desk:)
what a great way to keep yourself eating healthy! You go girl! If I took a picture of everything I ate on a wednesday it would be all junk… pretty much. Yikes!
Alyssa recently posted..Foster Farms Crispy Strips
Oooh, I too hate the brown spots on bananas. Not sure why, but truly hate them.
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under 200 calories is a good thing. I was totally hoping you listed that fact! it looks good! how different from a KIND bar is it?
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