Some of my favorite things

This is the new Love of my Life! I tried this pita bread at a friends house and fell in love. It is amazing! Only 45 calories and only 8 grams of Carbs! I have it with my eggs in the morning. Also, I warm it for 10 sec and add 1/2 tablespoon of peanut butter and 1/2  banana. Nummy!!! I get mine at Cub Foods in the deli section.

If you are counting calories I highly recommend weighing your food. That way you know exactly how many calories you are eating. I bought this scale from Target for 5 dollars. I use it for everything! Prepare your meals ahead of time, weigh your food, and then you know how to spread your calories throughout the day!

This is a side dish I made the other night. It's Quinoa with tomato's and black beans. Quinoa has a higher protein content than wheat, barley or other major grains. One cup of quinoa has 9 grams of protein and contains all 8 of the essential amino acids. It is a nice change if you eat brown rice often.

 Quinoa Tomato and Black Beans

1 Cup uncooked Quinoa, Cook according to package
1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes
1 Can Black Beans
1/4 - 1/2 Cup Chopped Cilantro
1/4- 1/2  Cup Chopped Red Onion
Lime Juice
Lemon Juice

Slice Tomatoes, Rinse Beans, Chop Onion and Cilantro, add to cooked Quinoa
Add desired amount of Lime and Lemon Juice
Enjoy!