The Thoughts In My Head

I keep thinking...

Why do I over analyze everything? I don't know how it began, but my perception of anything I talk about relies on scientific facts. I don't know if you are also like me; I can think about millions of things in my mind at once. I grade my surroundings in three categories; beneficial, neutral, and harmful, which also includes; people and food. I do the mental calculations on nutrition labels before buying a product and if it does not have a label, I can estimate the nutrition grade. Some people may think that it is too much of a hassle or even call me a "health freak"- which is what almost all my friends say about me.

I am very self conscious when it comes to grocery shopping, eventually whatever I eat will have a physical effect on my body, gaining weight is just one outcome, some foods can make you feel happy, while others can make you feel depressed.

I can easily get side tracked with my over analysis- that is one of the worst effects. I don't know whether I should call it a gift or a curse. For now, I should consider it as a gift while it is helping me pass my psychology class.

Sinless Cinnamon Raisin Cake

I am devoted on cooking healthy food; that looks and tastes great! I am inspired by the chefs in food network; especially the chefs that keep a slim figure and cook three course meals. Today, I decided to take a twist on the traditional greasy cake with low nutrition value and baked a high fibre cinnamon raisin cake with almonds on top.


Whether you are allergic to eggs or simply following a vegetarian diet this low-fat cinnamon raisin cake is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.


Ingredients:
1 cup whole wheat flour
2.5 cups Bran
1 cup oatmeal
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups water
3 tbsp apple sauce- or 2tbsp olive oil
2 tsp Baking Powder
2 tbsp cinnamon
1/2 cup raisin
5 Almonds- optional (to decorate)

Directions:

• Heat the water and mix with the brown sugar.


• Mix all the ingredients except, the almonds.


• Spray the non-stick cooking spray on the silicone pan.


• Pour it in a deep silicone baking pan and place the almonds on the top.


• Bake for 25-30minutes at 200°C

Make sure to wait until it cools before cutting and remove it from the silicone pan after 10-15 minutes.
You should be able to cut at least eight slices.