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In Memory of a Sugarnut

November 11, 2010 by Hillary 4 Comments

School holidays are appreciated. Especially when you feel like absolute crud.

They give you time to wake up when your body’s ready, make a pot of pumpkin oats, leisurely reply to e.mails, sip soy lattes, stroll through Trader Joe’s admiring all of the holiday fare, take a walk to your third grocery store of day on an unsweetened flaked coconut mission – epic fail – and bake granola for your blogiversary giveaway. [Baking granola may be one of my favorite things… ever.]

Though I feel pretty terrible – can not figure out what the heck is up with my stomach (?) – I had a light lunch… that didn’t feel so light.

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I heart Fuyu persimmons!!

Though I’ve miraculously consumed very little chocolate since Monday [I’m weaning myself off slowly], I couldn’t resist a sample of my exciting find of the day. These were at the checkout counter – evil TJ’s. I couldn’t resist at $1.49.

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Perfect, edible stocking stuffers if you ask me ;)

Quiz 3 Answers: Soy Stuff

Pardon me… I got too excited gabbing about Superwoman Sarah, that I forgot to reveal the answers to Quiz 3. Though, since no one attempted to answer it, you probably aren’t that interested anyway. Too difficult? Don’t give a darn?

1. This type of carbohydrate commonly found in soybeans is responsible for flatulence [toot toot].

Raffinose – an indigestible oligosaccharide [carbohydrate composed of 3-10 single sugar units] made of the 3 monosaccharides: fructose, gluctose, and galactose. Oligosaccharides cannot be broken down by our digestive enzymes; thus, when we eat foods such as cabbage, broccoli, and legumes [soy beans!], they pass into the large intestine undigested, where bacteria metabolize them and produce gas.

2. Genetically engineered soybeans are rich in which fatty acid?

Oleic Acid – monounsaturated*

3. What are the main fatty acids in soybean oil?

Polyunsaturated*

*Consuming poly and monounsaturated fatty acids may lower blood cholesterol levels.

Are you a soy lover or hater? It’s such a controversial topic [Food, Inc.]…

1 Year Ago

One cool thing about celebrating my 1 year blogiversary, is that I can look back to what I was up to on any given day in the prior year. In doing as such, I am reminded that one year ago my childhood dog passed away. That was a sad day. Phoebe, whom was named after my favorite nurse from when I was in the hospital, was a special pup… and a nutty one at that. I miss her pink nose, her gentle spirit, and her love of food. That girl had one voracious appetite!

R.I.P. Phoebe Sugarnut* Parker

Phoebe 

*I love that I gave her the middle name of Sugarnut when I was in 3rd grade. Some things never do change.

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Per usual, I have some munching on my academic plate to do: case study + 2 science exams.

Hope you enjoyed your holiday,

Hill

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Comments

  1. Chelsea @ Strawberry Sweat says

    November 11, 2010 at 6:54 pm

    Aww, she was one pretty puppy. Hope your tummy feels better soon!

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  2. Jill@MyAdviceQuarterLife says

    November 11, 2010 at 8:56 pm

    Awwww. What a beautiful pupper. It’s always nice to remember good old dogs. Miss mine too.

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  3. Camille says

    November 12, 2010 at 7:26 am

    Aww :( That is one beautiful dog and I’m sure she lived a long, happy life!

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  4. Megan says

    November 12, 2010 at 9:08 am

    What a precious dog!! And I am now officially buying that TJ’s dark chocolate almond toffee next time I go. =D

    Reply

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