Sugar

Easter Weekend. I remember last Easter Weekend Christian ate his entire basket of Easter candy in about one minute. I think he may have eaten some of the foil off of the candy too because he couldn't get it opened fast enough. I also remember that on the way home he was coughing uncontrollably and his nose started running.

I really don't want to be a scrooge. I love getting together and celebrating. and, I really love yummy food.

I think everyone should watch this video on 60 minutes:
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7403942n&tag=cbsnewsMainColumnArea.10

We know that ADDED sugar is really bad for our bodies; this is nothing new. It stimulates our brain just like a illegal drugs. I thought it was interesting that the one doctor said that he thinks that it should be regulated like alcohol. It causes high cholesterol which can lead to heart disease.
natural sugars like those found in fruits and vegetables are fine for us as we are eating them in the right proportions with fiber and other nutrients. Our bodies know exactly what to do with natural sugars.

Christian is still young enough that I can regulate his consumption (to an extent) For Halloween last year, I let Christian eat 5 pieces of candy and then I took his bag and hid it. I have given him some of it for going potty and for good behavior. That way he doesn't eat it all in one night and get sick like Easter last year. I plan on doing the same for Easter this year.

Now I just have to figure out how to regulate my consumption. I am not the type of person that can just eat one of anything sugary, (Seriously I can eat the whole bag) so I am not going to have any. I'll let you know on Monday if I was able to do it or not (accountability) . I am going to make my yummy Asian noodle salad.

Asian Noodle Salad

I love this Salad! I shared it with my mom and she ate it for 3 meals! We both love this salad! I am going to bring this to our Easter Lunch! My friend, Shelly gave me this recipe. I love how every ingredient is extremely healthy and how all the flavors mesh together perfectly. Make sure you use an extra big bowl because it makes a ton. You can always half the recipe too. If you want to impress people, make this salad!

1 package whole wheat linguine noodles, cooked, rinsed, and cooled
1/2 head sliced napa cabbage
1/2 head sliced purple cabbage
1/2 bag baby spinach
1 red bell pepper, sliced thinly
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced thinly
1 bag bean sprouts ( I made my own)
Chopped cilantro up to one bunch to taste
3 whole scallions
3 whole cucumbers, peeled and sliced
1 can whole cashews about 10 oz
Grated carrots
1/2 package frozen chicken strips (1/2 lb)

Dressing:
1 whole lime, juiced
1/2 C olive oil
1/2 C soy sauce
2-3 TBSP coconut oil
1/3 C Agave or brown sugar
3 TBSP ground or grated ginger
2 cloves garlic, chopped or minced
chopped cilantro to taste

Mix salad ingredients together. Whisk dressing ingredients together and pour over salad before serving. Dressing will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge. Serves 12.