Tropical Smoothies Will Bring Summer Sooner!

Good Morning!  Thursday is my Friday at work(teaching) so it's a good day!  When I got home from class yesterday I was VERY hungry.  I stopped at the grocery store before coming home and every smell was making my mouth water.  Going to the store these days is quite simple because the only area I need to go to is Produce.  The idea that healthy folks shop the perimeter of the grocery store is true!!  I got home and made myself my favorite salad ~spinach ~red peppers ~cucumbers ~strawberries ~almonds ~feta and ~balsamic vinaigrette... om nom nom!!  For dinner last night I felt like making my water special.  I served it up in a wine glass with some lemon - what a difference in taste!  Don't underestimate the simple things in life...
 I was feeling adventurous in the kitchen.  I bought some wild caught cod and created this tasty dinner!

• cod fillet
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
• 3 Tbsp hemp seeds
• lemon
• garlic gold, seasonings of choice

Directions: Pulse seeds in food processor with spices.  I used sea salt, garlic powder, cracked pepper, and brewer's yeast.  Beat one egg.  Dip fillet in egg, then roll it in seed/spice mixture.  Place in shallow baking pan and bake at 350degrees for about 20 minutes or until fish flakes with a fork.  Serve with fresh steamed peas.(My mom always had peas with fish.)  The apple doesn't fall far from the tree...
I woke up this morning craving coffee again...*sigh*  I drank my water, then whipped this tropical tasting green smoothie.  I obsessed thought for a long time about what kind of smoothie I wanted... This was not what my head was craving, but I though my body might be. :)   In the mix:   -2cups spinach tightly packed   -1/ 2 green cucumber   -1 green apple   -1scoop greens powder   -1cup coconut water   -squeeze of fresh lime juice   It's so light, refreshing, and tropically good!  This will be a good one in the summer.  I think the way I'm eating will feel sooooo good when the warm weather arrives, but right now - it's hard to drink something cold in the morning when it's cold and rainy.  There is a reason why coffee shops are so popular in the Pacific Northwest!  ***Tip: If you have a Vitamix, and you want the juice not all of the pulp... just use a straw!  The pulp naturally floats to the top and all of the juices settle at the bottom.  You can also use a cheesecloth when you pour.   Cheers to your health!!!