Healthy

I have been making a huge effort to improve my eating habits. This has come mostly in the form of swapping out less healthy items for more healthy items. A few weeks ago at work I lead a group about nutrition and I learned a few things. That coupled with the doctor telling me my blood sugar was way too low and I didn't eat enough protein, I have overhauled. Here are a few things I love and would like to share with you.

Quinoa
Easy to make, delicious, and ridiculously healthy, this ancient grain can be substituted for rice or couscous. It is a perfect protein.

Sprouted Wheat Bread
Again with the perfect protein. Actually, this tastes remarkably similar to wheat bread and packs a super healthy punch of fiber and protein. Plus, it'll keep you full for HOURS. More bang for your buck!

Kefir
This stuff tastes like liquidy yogurt with a punch. It is delicious (if you like yogurt, I guess) and has tons of protein (do you see a theme here?)

Anyway, these are a few things I am excited about at the moment. I'm not even sure if anyone even reads this anymore, but I guess I can use it for my own reference in the future! :)

The Newest Burzlaff

You might not realize it, but this is a picture of the best dog in the entire world. Of course, I could be biased, but I really don't think so. He's sweet, cuddly, hilariously funny, and never barks. And did I mention smart? And possibly a little spoiled...

Wilson has been with us for a little over two months now and he has totally settled into his role of king of the house. Chris and I are both okay with this, though, since his early life was so traumatic. He deserves a little spoiling from here on out. Back story: he was rescued from a puppy mill in July 2008 and we adopted him in February 2009. He had a lot of recovering to do at his foster mother's house, and still had a lot to learn when he came to us. Now, though, he has gained tons of confidence and lost most of the fears he had when he first came to California. We are so proud of him!

For more about Wilson's rescue and the rescue of the other Castaways (as dubbed by the rescue society), check out this blog. Scroll down to the bottom and read up. Sweet story!