Fancy That!

We've all been there. Gotta have that Chocolate, and for me - it's every morning!!! I'm settling for a Skinny Mocha at Starbucks w/ lowfat milk and no whipped cream. I know it's not the greatest for me, but it gets me through the day.

When I'm really in a fix, I've got to get to Abundant Living where Diana has a stash of Carob covered peanuts or raisens in her refrigerated section. They are so addicting!! What is Carob? Jenny Matthau would define it as "the leguminous pods of the locust tree indigenous to the Mediterranean. Carob powder a healthier alternative to cocoa powder is made from roasted and ground carob pods. It is a very rich source of calcium and potassium and unlike cocoa is naturally sweet and contains no caffeine or oxalic acid." So ok, what good is that to ya? If you are working out every day and you are getting muscle soreness the calcium and potassium will help them heal faster along with drinking water to flush out the toxins. No, you won't get the caffeine, but if you've already had enough for the day, skip it. It only brings on anxiety and can cause palpitations anyway. Eating carob flavored snack will help your body process food better and won't make you feel bloated or sluggish.

One more little secret of mine? I have a stash of Luna Bars in the cabinet. My favorite flavors are Peanut Butter, White Chocolate Macadamia, and Chocolate Peppermint Stick. They are low in calories and have 140 mg of Potassium to help with water weight and muscle soreness. They taste soooo good, but will melt in the car or even your purse, so carry with care.