I have been addicted to peanut products lately. Every day for a while now, I have been having peanut butter, at least 1/3 cup of peanuts, and some kind of baked good that contains peanut flour in it. A couple days ago, my mouth started constantly having a metal taste in it. Once I realized that brushing my teeth, gargling, and chewing gum wasn’t getting rid of the metallic taste, I googled possible causes. The only one that makes sense is overdosing on copper. Peanuts are a prime source of copper. Oops. So, I am currently banned from all things peanut. Grr.
On a happier note – Nina and I have bonded quite a bit! She is much more relaxed and friendly and is acting more like your typical puppy. I am getting quite attached to her 
I was getting worried there for  while…
After taking Nina on a walk yesterday, I came home to make lunch. I had a salad and a St. Patty’s day themed sandwich!
Tuna Salad Sandwich: Easy & Healthified
Recipe: Serves 1
1 can albacore tuna (should be ~25 grams protein)
1/2 avocado
spoonful of teriyaki sauce (I used Soyvay-even though I’m not down with soy)
sea salt
fresh cracked black pepper
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whole wheat bun
sprouts
Directions – Mix all of the first ingredients in a bowl and spread over a toasted whole wheat bun! Top with sprouts!
Benefits:
Avocado * contains vitamins A, B, C, and E. Also contain phosphorous, magnesium, potassium, folic acid, zinc, and iron. Their greatest asset is their monounsaturated fat content, which is linked to lower cholesterol levels, reduced risk of heart disease, weight loss, and even alleviating depression.
Tuna * 4oz of tuna is packed with 30 grams of protein, 118% of your daily needed tryptophan (which has a relaxation effect), 75% selenium (which can drastically reduce risk of skin cancer!), 67% niacin, 59% B6, and 40% thiamin! The fat in tuna is largely omega 3, which reduces inflammation, helps the heart, lowers blood triglycerides, and may lower the risk of several cancers.
Questions: Have you ever been stuck with a metallic taste in your mouth? How is your week looking?
I think we should come up with a way to make cashew and almond flour. Its possible, no? I want to meet Nina some day…..maybe at town lake walk?
You can make cashew and almond flour!!! It is really easy…You simply grind/ pulse it in a food processor until finely ground-but not to much or else it will turn into nutbutters! (Which isn’t a horrible thing…)
Yes!! This summer!!
Oh no!!! I gave up peanuts for lent, so I guess we can stick through this peanut-free time together.
And I am glad Nina is more comfortable with you now!!! She is so adorable
And….I LOVE making tuna salad with avocado!!! And chicken and egg salad, too….it is fabulous!
You did?! Ahh hard! Me and you girl, me and you…
I’m glad things are getting better with Nina! This sandwich looks delicious – you know I’m a fan of anything without dairy and with avocado! I need to make this asap.
Yes, I think the tuna salad is super paleo – perfect!! Your header for Lindsay is beautiful by the way – it suits her blog perfectly.
Oh, goodness… I overdosed on peanut butter too, but I haven’t gotten any aftertaste. Whoops. I guess it’s just time to lay off the stuff for now… not doing my sedentary gluteus maximus much good.
Gah I love sprouts and avocado. The only thing I dislike about tuna is my tuna breath after
Good luck on finals!! It’s finals week over there too, right?
<3 many hugs to you and Nina
I always forget about tuna but enjoy it when I do remember!
Oh thank you for commenting! I’m going to go visit your blog!
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I love tuna! I tried it for the first time beginning of February and eat at least once a week now! Thanks for the healthified recipe!
Whoa I didn’t realize peanut eating was an extreme sport! I’ll definitely be more wary of OD-ing on them from now on…
Love your super green tuna salad and I’m SO happy to hear that Nina is doing better!
Yum! I love these! Best easy dish ever!
http://www.whatrunslori.com/2010/08/protein-packed-sardine-avocado-salad/
I knew avocados were really good for you, but I didn’t know they had so many vitamins minerals!!!
JACKPOT! 
xoxo
Kathleen
A delightful & tasty sandiwch! It screams: EAT ME RIGHT NOW!!!
That is CRAZY! I didn’t know you could overdose on peanuts!
Bummer… hopefully you get to integrate them back in soon!
Goshhh it took like 5 days for it to go away- but I am finally metal mouth free! And eating peanuts again……