Super Eco

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Friend: Jonathan, how do you keep so trim and well-figured?

Me: Oh, friend of mine, it's nothing at all. You just have to make sure you maintain a sensible diet and exercise regularly.

Friend: You have a glob of barbecue sauce on your chin.

Me: Yes...well...the point is I have a great recipe for success that starts with a solid, healthy, organic breakfast in the morning.

Friend: Is that a McMuffin wrapper on your floor?

Me: Shut up and listen. I was inspired by Ecosalon to start each morning off with a fulfilling and simple breakfast. They have a great recipe for old-fashioned Muesli, a Swiss cereal made from uncooked rolled oats. You use whole oats, not the instant stuff, and add any preferred assortment of dried fruits and nuts. I'm not a huge raisin fan, so I tend to go with apricots and almonds.  Cover the mixture with water and let it sit. It's best to let it sit out overnight to get fully soaked up, but if you forget the night before you can do it early the next morning. An hour or two should be fine. You'll get a hefty amount of soluble fiber and at least one full serving of fruit.

Friend: Can I put sugar or honey or anything in it?

Me: If you need to be a glutton about it, yes, you can add natural sweeteners or brown sugar or anything else you want. Remember, it's got a bunch of fruit in it, so it may already be sweet enough. Give it a shot!

Friend: Like that extra shot of tequila you dared me to take with you last night?

Me (growling): Ixnay on the equila-tay....