About Elise
I’m a nurse. An exercise lover. A whole foods connoisseur. A health enthusiast. And I have IBS. No need to cue the sappy violin music yet...
I’ve found that eating a mostly plant-based diet has allowed me to continue to live and love life to the fullest. Although moderation isn’t something I do well, I’m 100% devoted to giving my body pure, wholesome, quality food. Nutritious and delicious, all the time.
Hungry Hungry Hippie is a way for me to share my daily dealings with food, fitness, and everything in between.
I’m not sure why it’s a challenge…since I heart salads, and welcome all motivation to get creative in the mixed greens department. But hey, I’m not one to turn down something I can obviously succeed at a challenge. Back to the b-fast eats. A pile of toast with some Smart Balance light. Note the pre-photo nibbled corner. 😉 I need to go shopping, after living on live sprouted bread (ie Ezekiel, Alvarado street, etc) for so long, the regular whole wheat stuff just doesn’t cut it… Other AM yummies: vanilla soy yog and chai… Read more >
Elise
April 15, 2009
big salad, coconut date rolls, dates, dried mixed fruit, dried papaya, egg scramble, Ezekiel muffins, figs, peanut butter, soy yogurt
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Finally, a day off of work…time to get the apartment set up! After I got back from errands, I made a big lunch. A pseudo BLT (soy bacon, spinach, and hummus)…ok, so it was a BLH. I used Lightlife soy bacon and Sabra hummus (obvi) on my fave, Alvarado street bread. Looks delish, huh!!! I cleaned the apartment while snacking chowing down some dried fruit. I was a bit of a slacker, and really wasn’t feeling the gym, but I dragged myself there (my goal is to not come in last in April’s half marathon). … Read more >
Elise
April 14, 2009
Alvarado Street bread, big salad, carob covered raisins, dried papaya, edamame, figs, hummus, odwalla bar, seitan, soy bacon, vegan cake, veggie shreds
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On the way to work I was debating how embarrassing it would be to puke on the subway…after weighing my options, I boarded the train. No, it wasn’t the current economic situation or the fact that we are supposed to be saving for a wedding that forced me to go to work (although it didn’t help), it was the knowledge that by suffering through a 12 hour shift while your insides were in a deep turmoil was actually preferable to moving. In case you couldn’t tell by my last few posts, I HATE MOVING. I… Read more >
Elise
April 13, 2009
coconut date rolls, figs, peanut butter, WF tofu
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I woke up insanely early this morning considering I rarely eat brekkie at the apartment on work days. But, hey, I like to color outside the lines. Watch out! Coffeeeeeeee!! If you add a gallon of soymilk, it doesn’t really stain your teeth, right? Sure, Elise, whatever helps you sleep at night… I was feeling nearly 100% (thank goodness) so I had a quick bite (Alvarado street bread toasted with Earth Balance spread) and then I was off to work… Look at all the Odwalla bars my mom sent me home with!!! She knows how… Read more >
Elise
April 12, 2009
Alvarado Street bread, carob covered raisins, odwalla bar, plain tofu
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I woke up today feeling exponentially better than the past 2 days. YES! So I made coffee and got to work MOVING! I made lots of progress, and hardly realized how quickly time was flying by. I had to go with a quick and easy lunch, so naturally I turned to my girl Amy. This company can do no wrong in my opinion. Every meal I have is better than the last. The delicious Indian Mattar Tofu was no exception. The above photo was straight out of the package. The below photo was after I… Read more >
Elise
April 11, 2009
Alvarado Street bread, Amy's, bbq, big salad, curry, hummus, zucchini
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