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    Hummusapien Β» Lifestyle Β» Life Β» Thoughts on "Thin" + Simple Truth Recipe Reveal: Part III

    Thoughts on "Thin" + Simple Truth Recipe Reveal: Part III

    Published Mar 7, 2014 Β· Modified Jul 25, 2022 Β· by Alexis Joseph Β· 47 Comments

     The winner of the Roots hummus giveaway is Jordan D.! Email me your shipping info to hummusapien@hotmail.com. Congrats!

    In honor of my trip down to Cinci last week to chat with Simple Truth about some fun stuff, I thought I'd share another roundup of yumtastic recipes from the ones I created for them back in December and January!

    STsolo

    I actually wanted to steal this sign and hang it in my room, but I didn't. I have regrets about it.

    Before we talk food, I wanted to take a quick second to address a couple comments (both hurtful and positive) that I've received recently about being thin and portion sizes. I wanted to clarify that 95% of the time, I do NOT measure portion sizes. That's not to say that measuring portions is wrong--it's simply not a technique that I use. While it may work for some, it may not work for others. Eating healthy is extremely individualized, as you all very well know. If we were all the same, life would be boring. I listed some portion examples in my recent Life Lessons: On Packing a Lunch post simply as a helpful guide for you. Oftentimes, I just list the measurements so you can go make the recipe! I was inspired by this recent post from Happy, Healthy Mama and wanted to add my two cents.

    No, I don't use a tablespoon to measure out the almond butter that I slather on my toast.

    Yes, I eat chocolate peanut butter dessert hummus directly out of the bowl with a spoon. And I usually consume it in about four servings, rather than the suggested six.

    Yes, I measure out ¼ cup of steel-cut oats or ½ cup of old-fashioned oats per serving when I make my big batches of overnight oatmeal so I can easily portion them out and have breakfasts ready to go in the morning.

    Some days, I am a human garbage disposal, eating anything and everything in sight. Just ask the girls I babysit! Some days, I eat more like a normal person. Other than oatmeal, I don't measure portion sizes--and that's okay. Over the years, I've found that my attempt at clean, mostly plant-based lifestyle has allowed me to skip all the portion controlling and calorie counting.

    I by no means am trying to paint a picture of perfection here; and I want to sincerely apologize if I have ever portrayed myself that way. I try to be as real as possible on this little space, and the last thing I want is a reader feeling deterred and overwhelmed by my blog rather than inspired. I plan on dedicating my life to helping people like you achieve their maximum healthy potential. If you need a feel-good reminder about balance, check on Life Lessons: On Beer and Kale.

    Let me assure you that just as it may be offensive to be called over-weight, it's also offensive to be called scrawny. Those words are not kind, and they are not productive.

    That said, I do eat pretty "healthy" most of the time and I do work out a few times a week.

    I eat apples and lentils and chickpeas and quinoa.

    I eat pizza and fries and chips and cookies. No, not all the time...but sometimes.

    I work hard to stay fit because it's what I'm passionate about. I wouldn't look the way I do if I didn't put the effort in. I'm not lucky and I wasn't blessed with a rocket speed metabolism. I'm simply dedicated to what I believe in.

    Okay, done.  Hope that wasn't too serious for a Friday!  Onto the recipes!

    Mediterranean Cauliflower Cous Cous Salad with Lemon Basil Dressing

    Mediterranean-Cauli-Salad ST

    Banana Orange Mango Power Greens Smoothie

    Mango Power Greens Smoothie ST

    Mushroom Walnut Chickpea Burgers

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    Nutty Cranberry Quinoa Granola

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    Spinach Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes

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    Blueberry Coconut Breakfast Shake

    Blueberry-Coconut-Breakfast-Shake-ST

    Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Quinoa Bites

    Tomato-Basil-Mozzarella-Quinoa-Bites-ST

    Broccoli Cheddar Cornbread Muffins

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    Creamy Chocolate Tofu Pudding

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    Simply click on the link to be directed to the recipe!

    For more recipes, check out my previous Simple Truth posts:

    Simple Truth Recipe Reveal: Part I

    Simple Truth Recipe Reveal: Part II

    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Carrie says

      March 18, 2014 at 11:16 pm

      Lexi!!!! This post is amazing!!! So exciting for you- puffin and I are plotting which ones to try first right now! So proud of you πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 26, 2014 at 9:14 pm

        Awww thanks care bear!! Cook away and let me know what you like πŸ™‚ You're a one-armed champ!

        Reply
    2. Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says

      March 16, 2014 at 1:01 pm

      You should have taken the sign.
      To hell with haters.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 26, 2014 at 9:01 pm

        I have serious regrets about not taking the sign.

        Reply
    3. Elyse @ Lizzie Fit says

      March 12, 2014 at 11:57 am

      You are amazing. That is all πŸ™‚ xo

      Reply
    4. Cassie says

      March 11, 2014 at 12:32 pm

      People always want to hate on people... can't they just settle down? Who CARES what portion size you eat - they should focus on them. Good for you for this post. Also I pinned like all of those recipes πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 12, 2014 at 12:19 am

        RIGHT?! Thanks for pinning, girly!

        Reply
    5. Dietitian Jess says

      March 11, 2014 at 8:54 am

      Haters gonna hate. I love your blog and your recipes! Keep at it and ignore the haters, you have so many positive comments from readers you've inspired πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 11, 2014 at 11:23 am

        Aww thanks SO much, Jess! Those comments def gave me warm and fuzzies.

        Reply
    6. Jess @ JessieBear What Will You Wear? says

      March 10, 2014 at 12:21 pm

      Love that pic with the sign, you should have stolen it hahahaha

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 11, 2014 at 11:30 am

        I'm really regretting not stealing it.

        Reply
    7. Matt @ Runner Savvy says

      March 09, 2014 at 7:53 pm

      Great post! That granola looks delicious πŸ™‚

      Reply
    8. Ang @ Nutty for Life says

      March 08, 2014 at 12:42 pm

      This was so eloquent and perfect. Honestly, you're such an inspiration! Just keep being you because that's all you can be.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 12, 2014 at 12:24 am

        Awwww you're too sweet, Ang! Thanks for making my day πŸ™‚

        Reply
    9. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

      March 08, 2014 at 8:46 am

      "Eating healthy is extremely individualized"--this is so true. Healthy living blogs can be dangerous for this reason as some people may not realize what works for one person may not work for another. Good thoughts, friend. And you look fabulous!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 12, 2014 at 12:25 am

        Thanks, Maryea. Healthy living blogs can definitely be toxic. Everyone is different, and we should celebrate that!

        Reply
    10. Eliza says

      March 07, 2014 at 11:20 pm

      I'm sorry you got negative posts, and I love your blog! I hope that one day (when I finish grad school maybe?) I will start my own blog and yours has been such an inspiration to me to try new recipes and totally accept that the best way (for me at least) to be happy and fit is to eat clean and healthy MOST of the time, and not feel guilty when all I want is cereal for dinner or some french fries. Thank you for such an entertaining and real blog!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 12, 2014 at 12:26 am

        Thanks so much, Eliza! You should totally start your own blog πŸ™‚ Your comment made my night!

        Reply
    11. Debi Oswald says

      March 07, 2014 at 11:09 pm

      It is pretty easy to be negative and abusive if you are an anonymous person on the internet. THAT is nothing but despicable. People have NO idea what your back story might be, or what issues any individual person might have.... so ridiculous. I hope you continue to be the most awesome person that you can be!!! Rock on and keep doing a fantastic job writing YOUR blog YOUR way and living YOUR life the way you want! πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 12, 2014 at 12:26 am

        That is VERY true. There are some cowardly people out there! Thanks so much for the sweet comment, Debbie. You rock!!

        Reply
    12. Amy @ The Little Honey Bee says

      March 07, 2014 at 11:02 pm

      Haters gonna hate. Do you girly (yes I sound like a ghetto-fab chick but this was the best way to put it). Only fitting to end the comment with: much love.

      Reply
      • Amy @ The Little Honey Bee says

        March 07, 2014 at 11:03 pm

        Omgd I SWEARRRR I did not see Davida's comment. haha. I literally just scrolled to the bottom. Weird.

        Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 12, 2014 at 12:27 am

        Hahahah so funny and so true! Thanks, Amy πŸ™‚

        Reply
    13. Davida @ The Healthy Maven says

      March 07, 2014 at 10:20 pm

      Haters gon hate. Keep on eating on. But make sure it's grain-free/paleo/slathered with grass fed lard and excessively high in protein otherwise you're not the kind of scrawny I approve of.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 12, 2014 at 12:28 am

        Your comments killll meeeee. Keep em coming, yo.

        Reply
    14. V says

      March 07, 2014 at 9:26 pm

      Keep up the amazing work and don't listen to them! It's so crazy to me...do we have to start apologizing for being thin? Geez!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 12, 2014 at 12:28 am

        Amen, sister!! Very well said.

        Reply
    15. Melissa @ Nourish By Melissa says

      March 07, 2014 at 8:27 pm

      Can't believe you got harsh comments on such an innocent post! If it means anything at all, I actually loved that post πŸ™‚ Keep it up!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 12, 2014 at 12:29 am

        I'm so glad you loved the post! Like other commenters said, haters are gonna hate πŸ™‚ Gotta brush off the negativity!

        Reply
    16. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

      March 07, 2014 at 6:09 pm

      Ahh, the tofu pudding looks SO good!! I LOVE how versatile tofu can be πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 12, 2014 at 12:29 am

        It makes the thickest, creamiest pudding ever! Win.

        Reply
    17. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

      March 07, 2014 at 6:00 pm

      Awks but I was just going to say that your shoes look like the ones my sister wore for a dress up party as a witch.

      Apparently you measure the red pepper flakes one at a time on your meals, and your cauliflower by the florets.

      Jokes aside- You do you- I do me- We never apologise. Haters going to hate. Potatoes going to potate. If anything, I think you're doing the world a favour by consuming so much legumes.

      Reply
      • April says

        March 07, 2014 at 8:32 pm

        Haha I love Arman's comments. He is totally hilarious and I agree with what he said. Also, you ain't scrawny one bit... You are tough as nails and sweet as pie! Don't mess.

        Reply
        • Alexis says

          March 12, 2014 at 12:28 am

          Isn't he hysterical!?! You would die over all his comments. Diiieeeee.

          Reply
      • Davida @ The Healthy Maven says

        March 07, 2014 at 10:21 pm

        wait you don't measure out each chili pepper? CALORIES ARMAN.

        Reply
        • Alexis says

          March 12, 2014 at 12:27 am

          I allow three chili peppers per cauli. #wholehummus

          Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 12, 2014 at 12:30 am

        I swear they looked better in person....Anyway, I'm totes measuring out each fleck of cumin next time I make soup just for you. #portioncontrol #whole0 #wholehummes #potatoesgoingtopotatoe

        Reply
    18. Marisa @ Uproot from Oregon says

      March 07, 2014 at 5:37 pm

      Alexis, I love your blog and what you do and I hope you feel confident in posting going forward! I actually shared your lunch packing post in my recommended reading post today because I enjoyed it so much and many of my readers have asked for recommendations (and I have been pointing them your way since Wednesday when you posted that!). I think your recipes are wonderful and it's no one's job to judge via the internet. Wishing you the best and looking forward to more amazing recipes! Spinach pesto and tofu pudding look awesome!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 12, 2014 at 12:31 am

        Thanks so much, Marisa! That means a lot, and thanks so much for sharing. You're awesome!

        Reply
    19. April says

      March 07, 2014 at 4:48 pm

      Repeating my comment from Facebook here for all to see! And I agree w/Shay above. What is up with the haters? Rest assured you have never, ever come off as anything but helpful, caring and passionate about what you do. Your excitement is contagious and it helps others (like me) build confidence in the kitchen and look forward to being kind to my body and my self - which, truth be told, has been a long and sometimes painful battle for me. I feel balanced and happy and you have become a big part of my journey. I appreciate the guidelines in your recipes and lunch post ideas (which was my favorite of all time) because I don't always know how much of something is ballpark recommended. It's sort of like an equation, right? Any recipe you can add or subtract but it's a freaking suggestion. It takes a lot to come to a place where you realize your body is your own and you don't need to try to look like someone else. If you eat generally healthy and move your body, it will respond in kind and find it's natural weight for you. No one else. I love you and your blog and have endless gratitude for all you do to help, inspire and inform us. Don't apologize for being your amazing self. You come off as humble, intelligent, funny, thoughtful, etc. Not everyone likes you or your writing style? Good, you don't like everyone either. They don't need to read it. They can take their negativity elsewhere. Constructive criticism and feedback is one thing, which you are open to bc you have personally asked me before. This is completely another. I'm obviously fired up over this. Please hire me as your bodyguard and PR rep. We don't serve any Haterade here. Chin up, sweet friend! ❀️

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 12, 2014 at 12:31 am

        LOVE YOUUUUU. That's all I can even say. Maybe cuz it's 1 in the morning...I'm already thinking about breakfast. I know you understand.

        Reply
    20. Shay says

      March 07, 2014 at 3:29 pm

      I just want to say that you have been an inspiration to me! You make trying to feed myself healthy food fun rather than a chore. You have opened up a world of ideas, techniques, and combos that I would not have thought of on my own! I consider you my friend on this food journey, and I know I'm not the only one. You keep doing what you're doing, girl, cuz you rock it!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 12, 2014 at 12:33 am

        Shay--you are SO sweet! I read your comment to my mom because it was so darn sweet. You made my night! There is nothing more rewarding than hearing that I've inspired you to love cooking. I have warm and fuzzies all over!!

        Reply
    21. Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says

      March 07, 2014 at 5:51 pm

      you look adorable first of all πŸ™‚ and just wanted to mention dont worry about those negative comments because honestly, i dont think there is anything wrong with measuring because its so easy to go overboard and on your previous post - you were just suggesting a recommended servings (which obviously America has problem with).

      Keep you the good work and TGIF!!!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 12, 2014 at 12:30 am

        Awww thanks, Dixya! You're so sweet! America def has a big problem with serving sizes πŸ™‚

        Reply
    22. Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

      March 07, 2014 at 3:24 pm

      Well, I bummed you got hurtful comments, Alexis. I jus don't understand that. There was absolutely nothing wrong with that post - I totally didn't take it any other way than being informative and giving me great ideas. People can be so darn mean and judgmental.

      On a positive note, these recipes look fab! I'm getting hungry all over again despite the fact that I just finished lunch. πŸ˜‰

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 12, 2014 at 12:34 am

        It's ok, Holly! Only a couple πŸ™‚ People can be cray cray! Enjoy your bloggy break! I'm very jealous πŸ™‚

        Reply

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