Relaxing Weekend

The semester is over, and I spent some time this weekend catching up on downtime :-). I watched some fun musicals like Singin' in the Rain and Moulin Rouge, and I've started reading a fun book called Water for Elephants! I've been wanting to read this novel for so long, and now I finally have the time. I've also been able to catch up on magazine reading, and here's a very interesting article I came across at the Eating Well magazine (a favorite of mine) website:

http://www.eatingwell.com/blogs/nicci_micco/2009_12_11/angry_mommy_responds_chocolate_milk_is_soda_in_drag_puh_lease

It's about how school's are banning chocolate milk, and I agree with the writer of this post, Nicci Micco, that flavored milk is not all that bad.

Oatmeal love

Most food bloggers love oatmeal and similar hot/cold breakfasts. Pictures of beautiful bowls of oaty goodness fill their pages. And what do you know, I love oatmeal too! Of course, I have to stick with the instant kind since I have no kitchen in the dorms, but I just love its versatility. You can add absolutely anything to it and make it as healthy, or not so healthy, as you want! Anyway, here is a nice litte article on oatmeal I wanted to share courtesy of Nutrition Action Healthletter. Check it out and learn more about your oats!

http://www.cspinet.org/nah/12_08/rating.pdf

And did you know there is an Oatmeal, Texas? Now you do!

Stevia is good for you!

Read this great article to learn more about Stevia!
http://www.motherearthnews.com/Natural-Health/Stevia-Natural-Sugar-Substitute.aspx