New Goal

So part of my goals this year is not just to eat healthier, but to understand food, the nutritional value of what we eat, and where our food comes from and how it effects us. I have been reading books and blogs, watching documentaries, and gaining a lot of info that I am still processing. I know things that I need to personally change, and things that I am doing well. I have no desire to be vegan or a raw foodist, but I do believe that integrating those types of foods into our diet and lowering the portions of meats in our diets will be highly beneficial to anyone who eats a "Standard American Diet".

So I bought the Jack LaLanne Juicer a few days ago. I love it. I have been making healthy tasty drinks that are boosting our immune systems and our energy levels! I LOVE IT! I cannot wait to hit the grocery store today to get more fruits and veggies to juice. I need to find something to use the pulp for. I am not quite sure what yet, but I am sure when I do find it, I will add the recipe to this blog! I am thinking the veggies will make a nice soup and the fruit pulp will make a good dessert. I love to come up with new things so am very excited!

I got a raw food cookbook and am reading through it and plan to make one of the dishes for dinner tonight. My goal by the way; to eat at least 51% raw at each meal! I don't think that is hard to do. For all those who are interested in some documentaries about food and where it is going, I found a website that has them to watch from the site. Here is the link.