Bump. Autism isn‘t caused by pregnant women taking acetaminophen/tylenol. Way to blame the mother/woman. There‘s a large genetic component. Please question everything this man and administration say.

It covers boba drinks and traditional Asian tea drinks like matcha, chai, Thai tea, turmeric tea and horchata (Mexican).

A lovely cover from library sale book.

Library Book Sale Haul

Trump talks authors. Orwell. 🤔. https://youtu.be/_GXNJ3V9lzg?si=-Ia8cv65SOFkXkyR

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Smoothie Check-in:

Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

-Filtered Water
-Unflavored Protein Powder
-Plain Greek Yogurt
-Sipping Chocolate Powder (This has sugar)
-Frozen Cherries
-Maple or Date syrup (Just a little to sweeten)

Yummy!

I did another version on the last smoothie. This time I didn‘t use any dairy and just used a scoop of unflavored protein powder mixed in filtered water and chia seeds.

-Water
-Frozen Berries
-Frozen Cherries
-Chia Seeds
-Maple Syrup or Date Syrup (optional)
-Unflavored Protein Powder

Preview: https://youtu.be/72SfEyxoZrA?si=JRSsockkAG8sbhsh

Right up my alley. Down my block. My cup of tea. In my fruit salad. 🥗

Smoothie check-in:

Cherry-Berry Smoothie

-Frozen Cherries
-Frozen Berries (Blueberries, Strawberries, Raspberries & Blackberries)
-Plain or Vanilla Greek yogurt
-Plant-based Milk or Water
-Isopure Whey Unflavored Protein Powder

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Today‘s smoothie is purple and healthy.

-TJ‘s Fruits and Greens Smoothie Blend- Blueberries, bananas, strawberries, dragon fruit, spinach and kale.
-Plant-based milk,
-Greek yogurt,
-I added extra spinach and chia seeds.

-Unflavored protein powder (optional).

This is what I think of ultra processed foods. Chris Gardner. https://youtu.be/TZY9tyCYn_E?si=qfSQr9JSGXXU4YEo

I have his other book “Bowl”. I thought I‘d give this one a try. He takes eleven ingredients and makes different meals with them. Eggs, mushrooms, tofu, and beans all have protein.

Pad cover. Meow 🐱.

On why America isn‘t Rome and why it matters. Mary Beard. https://youtu.be/EpFFyQ7rv8Q?si=oSDzAQIzL8j3pLIP

This new item at TJ‘s makes pretty good smoothies too. It‘s a mix of different frozen fruits 🍌.

Vanilla Ginger Chai Protein Smoothie

I used:

Trader Joe‘s Greek Yogurt
Trader Joe‘s Oat Milk (any plant milk will do)
Bhakti Fresh Ginger Chai Concentrate
Truvani Plant-Based Protein in Vanilla Chai
Cinnamon (optional to taste)
Chia Seeds (optional)
Ice

This Vanilla Chai protein powder isn‘t bad. The chai concentrate is very heavy on the ginger. I just played around with the amounts. It‘s pretty good!

Preview: https://youtu.be/VllgIHv9H7c?si=LNaUOsitWtHMmIjE

Everybody Scream: https://youtu.be/03iBgkXb1EE?si=LZGWpXKNZxcjLvZs

https://www.realsimple.com/how-to-get-enough-protein-as-a-vegetarian-11789050

This one is one of my favorites. It has fairly simple exercises and meal recipes. A few of the recipes incorporate meat, however; it has plenty of vegetarian and vegan recipes.

“View exercise as a gift, not a chore. Making a habit of incorporating movement into your life should be about celebrating what your body can do, not punishing it for what you‘ve eaten. By shifting to this perspective, exercise becomes a joyful addition rather than a punitive measure.”

RIP TS!

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39d41g7nmlo.amp

“When you fixate solely on caloric intake, it‘s like trying to understand a masterpiece painting by looking only at one brushstroke. The boarder picture, involving nutrients absorption, hormonal changes, metabolic rate, and more, tends to be missed. Menopause accentuates this, as the body‘s responses to food evolve, with some processes becoming more pronounced.”

“Estrogen is more than just a reproductive hormone; it‘s also intricately linked with serotonin, the brain‘s feel-good neurotransmitter. A decline in estrogen can mean a consistent drop in serotonin levels, making you more susceptible to mood swings, anxiety, and feelings of sadness.”

Cookbook only bookstores. https://youtu.be/3m0JpacOWVU?si=mT-JCpH3e50jeXqe

This one is pretty good, especially if you‘re on the active side. I‘d call it essential if you‘re starting to build a little menopause section in your personal collection. Ha !

Hot flashes. “Some might feel a mild warmth, while others face intense heat episodes that drench them in sweat.”

I get warm mostly in the face. No sweating involved. My mom didn‘t have them at all.

And you thought you had a book stack problem. 📚📚📚📚📚I mean he has an expensive clothes habit as well.

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“Once you‘re in your late forties, talk to your doctor about transitioning off the pill, which increases your risk of blood clots as you age. Your doctor may advise using an IUD or progestin-only pill through these early transition years or could suggest adjusting your medication to menopausal hormone therapy instead.”

This was alright.The author is a good communicator and personable. I like the range of topics she touched on. It is clearly written. I think having a doctor co-author would‘ve been a good idea. If you‘re going to read only one book to prepare yourself for what‘s coming with peri, menopause and post menopause this isn‘t the one. I don‘t really care how famous people handle menopause. It‘s always good to know you‘re not alone.