Today was a great day! I ate or drank, actually, very light until the afternoon since Day 1 of the 21-day green smoothie detox is recommended as a water fast. I mentioned in my journal entry yesterday that I am not completely fasting because today is not a day I can rest or take care of myself. I will work towards this next week. I started my morning with a green juice and a green smoothie. I only sipped on these after I had thought about my hunger and what food meant to me. At about 1:00, I was really hungary so I ate some solid food, but keeping it light. No nuts or sweets. Only fruits and vegetables. I lightly grazed through the afternoon to keep me going and then I joined my family for a nice dinner out. I thought about my day of eating light and starting out only with a juice and smoothie. For dinner I had a salad of greens, apples, and a few nuts with olive oil and fresh pepper. I followed that with a cup of tea and fruit. I am totally satisfied and happy to do it again tomorrow. Adding another smoothie instead of grazing in the afternoon would be a great way to go as well. Tomorrow’s menu is a green smoothie for breakfast and lunch, a salad and green soup for dinner. Each meal has a suggested green smoothie. Unfortunately, I have fallen in love with my chard-grapefruit-mango combo that I can hardly try anything else! Try this smoothie out and let me know what you think:

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A few weekends ago, we left town to visit some friends who had recently moved.  We met another family while we were there and the mom had Doritos, Cheetos, and Gatorade as a snack.  My kids’ eyes were bugging out of their heads at the opportunity to have something that we don’t keep around our house.  My eyes were bugging out of my head at the disbelief of the snack options.  How do kids know what will be inside those bags?  The food industry has done a terrific job with the marketing on color and packaging.  When you are put up against this, you can look really bad as a mom when you suggest they not eat too much junk.

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Blend, Squeeze, Inspire…

I recommend a juicer for the Daily Squeeze & a high-powered blender for the Daily Blend! (serves 1)

November 15, 2011

Today’s Blend: 1 cup almond milk, 1 frozen banana, pinch vanilla, cinnamon & nutmeg, sm. piece fresh, peeled ginger, 1 tbsp. hemp seed.

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Live Fresh & Love Your Food!!

As we trail-blaze towards summertime, the abundance of fresh, ripe fruits and vegetables is here!!  Quit thinking about what to cook this beautiful food into hot stews and casseroles. Instead, eat them in their natural state.  There are so many things to do with raw produce. Get ready to transform your menus!  Surprise your summer dinner guest at all of the wonder that lies within these little beauties!! Here are a few of my favorite recipes!  Always use organic if possible.

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Here are a few fresh ideas for Sunday’s get-togethers.  Superbowl parties are often full of junk food so this year why not add something different to the mix? Instead of so many bags of chips, buffalo wings, and brownies from a box, add some flair with the amazing color and flavor of raw food!  Try these easy recipes:

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