Yoga

First off, ALMOND MILK IS YUMMY! LOL, so I made my first batch of almond milk last night and it turned out really well. Here is the recipe:
I blanched 2/3 cup of raw almonds in boiling water for 3 minutes, drained and let them cool for about a minute or two. Then I removed the skin (comes off super easy) and placed the almonds in some water in the fridge for about three hours to soak. I then rinsed them and added about 1.5 qts of cold water and 1 packet of stevia (if you want it sweeter ..see note below*). Blended until smooth and strained the milk with a flour sack (or whatever those really thin embroidered cloths are). Store in refrigerator for about 5 days. I kind of combined different methods to make this and the link below doesn't mention soaking the almonds. However, some sites didn't remove the skin and they say to soak them for at least six hours. Take your pick :) (Recipe revised slightly from another website) http://www.veganreader.com/2009/09/12/almond-milk-recipe-the-creamiest-of-them-all/

Now then, on to yoga... I did the 10 Minute Solutions: Yoga workout today and I really enjoyed it:) I didn't do all five, just the first three and I definitely felt it. For those of you who haven't tried yoga, don't knock it til you try it! I am getting into pretty good cardiovascular shape but I need the strength training to get in better muscular shape and I think this may be something that I add into my workout about twice a week. I should also note that I had my three yr. old daughter trying to climb on and under me while doing downward dog so I am not sure if that hurt or helped my workout :)

*Note: Stevia is an extract of the stevia plant and it does not have the same affect on blood sugar that other sweeteners do. I have not done a whole lot of research on it, but what I have found so far is that it is natural an not created chemically in a lab somewhere. I will be doing more research to find out for sure, but until I do, I will only use it if it is absolutely necessary.