MUFA's

Oh dear, the cake and chocolate girl is taking a turn toward the healthy side...and then blogging about it...sigh.

MUFA.....a word that sounds like it should be hanging out in a Jim Henson workshop or with a certain boy who runs a chocolate factory.

That was one of my first thoughts when I first heard this acronym. It's certainly a much easier way to say "monounsaturated fatty acids" which, according to everyone, everywhere these days is the newest health trend. I have a feeling it will run its course like everything else does, but I have been looking at the list of MUFA foods and I have to say I really enjoy ALOT of them. I'm not overly hopeful about the "flat belly" thing they promise.....(isn't a little belly flab standard issue once you've had 3 kids??) but so many of these healthful foods are great for you anyhow, so go ahead and enjoy. Here's a sampling of what I've incorporated into my diet today:



In case you are wondering about the unmarked bag, it's quinoa. This grain took me awhile to get used to, but now I am hooked and eat it at least twice a week. It cooks up in about 12 minutes and taste great with a little olive oil drizzled over.


This is what my afternoon snack was.......

Did you see the 2 Dove dark chocolates? This is the best part of all.....DARK CHOCOLATE IS ON THE MUFA LIST!!!! In moderation of course, blah, blah, blah. Now, if only I can find some way to incorporate coffee with cream onto the list, I'll be set!