I have been making and drinking Green Smoothies for the last few months. I read Victoria Boutenko's book, Greens for Life and was interested in the information she had there and I looked some up (did a little research) and am amazed at the nutritional value in greens, veggies and fruits that we miss by chewing as humans and not chewing the cud as cows do.
I experimented with some blends and have enjoyed them all but haven't fully incorporated it into my life yet. I plan to get a better blender ( BlendTec or Vitamix) soon but have to wear out the Oster I have now. Might jump sooner to get a better tool.
I have seen a change in my body and digestion when I drink smoothies for several days. If I stay disciplined and eat properly the rest of the day I really see the benefits.
Anyone else drink smoothies or smoothies and juice?
A long time runner, in the football off-season and started for fun after football in the 80's.-became a vegan after a Dairy free experiment- Now I think about running, hiking, gardening and food and try to write about this way of living. Removal of dairy from diet in 2003 was successful for pain reduction and elimination of inflammation. -followed with complete removal of animal products in diet Now keeping track of thoughts , feelings and challenges.
A long time runner, in the football off-season and started for fun after football in the 80's.-became a vegan after a Dairy free experiment- Now I think about running, hiking, gardening and food and try to write about this way of living. Removal of dairy from diet in 2003 was successful for pain reduction and elimination of inflammation. -followed with complete removal of animal products in diet Now keeping track of thoughts , feelings and challenges.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Vegan Runner- Enough Fuel? Where?
As a vegetarian I look forward to the first weekend of April every year and the opening of The City Market- which is our farmers market in Charlottesville.
I usually get as much as i can carry for the next week and have fun as the season progresses and changes. Last year I learned of CSA Shares ( Community Supported Agriculture) and getting a weekly box of goodies. I signed up with Roundabout Farm (www.roundaboutfarm.net) and get our first box tonight.
I am like a kid on Christmas morning wondering what will be in the box tonight. Then, since this is the first time wonder what i will do with a box of goodies for the next week and what I will need to get Saturday or at the store to compliment/complete the meals.
I usually get as much as i can carry for the next week and have fun as the season progresses and changes. Last year I learned of CSA Shares ( Community Supported Agriculture) and getting a weekly box of goodies. I signed up with Roundabout Farm (www.roundaboutfarm.net) and get our first box tonight.
I am like a kid on Christmas morning wondering what will be in the box tonight. Then, since this is the first time wonder what i will do with a box of goodies for the next week and what I will need to get Saturday or at the store to compliment/complete the meals.