I know this is fake, but it's still funny. No? Too soon? (Mike)

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Thursday, May 22, 20013

If you have ever wondered what it is like to be 22? Well Conan O' Brien is giving you a reality check and Taylor Swift! He made a video, telling Taylor what it is like to actually be 22. Because he felt that her music video for 22, did not show what it is actually like to be that age.

Well if you want to turn on Ellen today, Jennifer Aniston will be co-hosting. To promote the show, she got together with fellow friends cast mates, Mathew Perry and Courtney Cox to make this video.

I just got back from the GREATEST four day weekend in Jasper! We stayed two nights at the beautiful Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and then camped for the other two nights. I'm feeling super relaxed after a little TLC and outdoor living, but I'm also feeling a little worried after I read this article from the blog HollyLeeHealth.  You see, when you camp.. You eat a lot of stuff over a fire and out of a can and in this article it basically lists most of what I ate for two days- Processed meats/foods. Now, I know that this stuff isn't good for you but I thought everything ok in moderation- Right?!

Before you head out the bush for some camping this summer, maybe take a look at this article and re think your grocery list...

Happy camping!

-Ashley

Here's that Dr. Oz article I talked about this morning. Three Super-Protein ways to start the day!

When you think protein, you usually think turkey, chicken, steak, eggs, and so on.
But, there are alternative sources of protein, including the milk-based whey
protein, found in powder form. Start of your day without worrying about the fat that
comes with animal sources of protein. Protein powders come in a variety of flavors,
but I like vanilla. Pump yourself up with whey protein, which is a key ingredient in
the following recipes: Super Protein Muffins, Pancakes and Oatmeal!

Super Protein Muffins

Ingredients
* 3/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
* 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
* 1 1/2 tbsp ground flaxseed
* 1 tsp baking powder
* 1 tsp baking soda
* 1/4 tsp salt
* 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
* 2 eggs
* 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
* 2 tsp vanilla extract
* 2 tsp lemon extract
* 1/2 tsp Stevia
* 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt

Directions
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease 12-cup muffin tin.
In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, flour, flax seeds, baking powder, baking
soda and salt. Set aside.
In another bowl, blend together the rest of the ingredients. Quickly incorporate the
dry and wet mixtures and distribute into the prepared muffin tin.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a muffin
comes out clean.

Protein Pancakes
Makes 18 to 19 pancakes
Ingredients
* 1/2 quick cooking oats
* 3/4 cup oat flour
* 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
* 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
* 1/2 tsp baking soda
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
* 2 eggs
* 1/2 cup apple sauce
* 1/2 cup cooked mashed sweet potatoes
* Zest of 1 lemon
* 1 tbsp honey
* 3/4 cup milk
* Grapeseed oil for cooking

Directions
In a large bowl, mix together the oats, oat flour, protein powder, baking powder,
baking soda, salt and flaxseed. Set aside.
In another large bowl mix the eggs, apple sauce, mashed sweet potatoes and lemon
zest until well combined.
Combine the content of both bowls and quickly mix until just blended.
In a large nonstick pan over medium-low heat, add about 2 teaspoons of oil and cook
pancakes, about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake, over gentle heat until bubbles form
on the topside.
Carefully flip the pancakes. (They will be softer than conventional pancakes, so use
care.) Flip and finish cooking on the other side until golden brown.
Note: For extra fluffy pancakes, separate the eggs, mix the yolks with the wet
ingredients and after wet and dry ingredients have been just combined, beat egg
whites until soft peaks form and then gently incorporate in the batter.

Protein-Packed Oatmeal
Makes 1 serving
Ingredients
* 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or water
* 1⁄2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
* 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
* 1⁄2 cup your favorite berries

Directions
In a medium saucepan, combine almond milk (or water) and oats and bring to a boil.
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat
and stir in protein powder. Serve and top with your favorite berries.
Alternatively, add a scoop of protein powder to your favorite instant oatmeal and
top with berries.
Source: www.doctoroz.com