I made a Super Smoothie for breakfast this morning. This is the 1st smoothie that’s ever kept me full until lunchtime. I used enough ingredients to serve 2 people:
- 1 small bottle of POM juice
- 2 cups of frozen strawberries
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 tablespoon of flaxseed
- 1/3 cup of oatmeal
- 2 tablespoons of maple almond butter
Despite the other flavors, this smoothie tasted like POM. Yum, very very good! And the oatmeal helped to thicken it, but blended nicely. I really liked the texture.
Leftover chicken Pad Thai for lunch.
I received a bag with 5 tablespoons of barley tea from Cindy Harriman, for Oldways and the Whole Grains Council.
Here’s some of Cindy’s info about Barley Tea: Koreans swear that barley tea is essential to the digestion, and relieves constipation. The Japanese, who call barley tea mugicha, also claim important health benefits. In fact, Japanese research has documented the many antioxidants found in barley tea, and its apparent benefits for improving blood flow.
Directions:
- Boil a quart of water.
- Throw in 2-3 tablespoons of roasted barley and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Strain out the barley kernels.
I haven’t tried it yet. I’m going to have a cup while I relax later tonight.
Even though my physical therapist dad gave me advice and he’ll provide a better assessment of my injury on Friday night, I decided to consult my favorite doctor: Dr. Google.
A Google search for “upper hamstring pain” led me to a post on the Cool Running web site. It warns that many runners confuse a hamstring pull with sciatica, the pinching of a nerve running down the back of the leg. (Well, that’s the easiest way to describe it without getting too technical.) I’m going to print self-treatment for both injuries and see what I can do at home. It would be great if some information overlaps andI can start treating both conditions at once. Only until I know exactly why I’m feeling pain!
I’m not a whiner when it comes to injuries. Yup, I have the photo of my cankle circa 2006 as proof!
In college, I tore several ligaments in my right ankle, took a week off, and then got a brace and started tumbling again. So I’m blogging about this injury because it’s something that I’m dealing with…but I’m not letting it hold me back! I’m still going to be exercising and doing what I can, running as often as possible, keeping the Half Marathon in the corner of my mind (May 2nd isn’t far away), and taking care of myself.
That being said, I’m off to the gym! 
COMMENTS
18 Comments
1. Jessica @ How Sweet
March 31st, 2010 11:33 AM
Your ankle looks scary in that pic!! And your smoothie sound delicious – I must add pom next time!
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3. Kelly
March 31st, 2010 12:05 PM
Yikes on the ankle! I hope it’s okay!
I’ve never added oatmeal to my smoothie- do you add it before cooking it? I can never stay full from just a smoothie but I bet oatmeal would help!
4. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine
March 31st, 2010 12:20 PM
Holy cow, that ankle looks like it hurt!! Glad you’re taking care of yourself
5. janetha
March 31st, 2010 12:47 PM
i am surprised that smoothie was so filling without any added protein! that’s awesome. nut butter really sticks with me though, i find if i dont add it to my breakfast i get hungry way earlier. and holy crap to that flashback ankle photo. ouch.
6. Lauren @ Eater not a runner
March 31st, 2010 01:29 PM
Wow that is a seriously swollen ankle!
I need one of those smoothie cups for my smoothie addiction…
7. Kacy
March 31st, 2010 01:38 PM
That smoothie sounds delicious! And I love your attitude. I am a pretty big baby when it comes to injuries. You’re inspiring!
8. Julie
March 31st, 2010 01:55 PM
Holy crap, look at that ankle! That’s something else.
Sciatica isn’t too bad and I think w/ rest and stretching you’ll be better in no time.
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10. kate
March 31st, 2010 02:56 PM
I love padddd thaiii!
11. chocolatepickle
March 31st, 2010 04:03 PM
Doctor Google is my favorite doctor too:) Hehe
12. Jenna
March 31st, 2010 05:55 PM
I always google my health conditions
Kind of makes me a hypochondriac though!
13. Lori K.
March 31st, 2010 06:29 PM
What did you do that made your ankle end up like that?
14. Kim
March 31st, 2010 06:31 PM
Love the smoothie.
15. Pure2Raw Twins
March 31st, 2010 08:04 PM
Smoothie looks great! Hope your ankle gets better!
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April 1st, 2010 11:25 AM
Holy wow…that ankle is insane! That was in 2006? Girl you must have a REALLY high pain tolerance!
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