Many of you may have been wondering whether or not I have fallen off the face of the earth and consequently ended my blogging days. I am happy to report that this is not the case! For now, let's blame my writing hiatus on a major case of senioritus. (i.e., the diminishment of one's motivational and mental capacity for completion of required schoolwork and other activities due to intense academic activity). Yeah, that.
Today I want to talk about juice! That's right, the good stuff. :)
As you have probably heard at some point in your life, and doubtless have shrugged off on occasion, each adult person needs at least three cups of fruits and vegetables a day! We all have our excuses for not feeding ourselves well. I know, I know! I'm not trying to get on you about your eating habits All I want is to offer a little perspective. I have made these excuses myself and I am currently scrubbing them off! No more excusing myself! I am working to incorporate healthier eating habits into my long term dietary plan. (No, we are not going on a diet, actually.) Are you with me?
Please allow me to confess my reasons for this madwoman quest. First, I am now six months pregnant and inflicted with a severely guilty conscience. If I do not eat my fruits and veggies, I CANNOT lie to my doctor! And then, (this has happened) she will go on to say how I am gaining unnecessary weight because I am snacking too much on the wrong things.
Ouch, no one likes being called a fatty. ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU KNOW YOU HAVE A BELLY! And yes, it still counts even if you pregnant. That conspicuous of a gut can make anyone feel like wearing an eskimo coat.
My other reason for trying this new quest for increasingly healthy eating is that I want to incorporate habits into my life NOW that I can teach my children LATER. That's right, throw five million carrots in the juicer with five million strawberries and no little munchkin can resist.
So far I have found this method to be highly cost effective as well as highly nutritious. If you compare the cost of one week's fruit for an adult, it comes to about $8. (give or take four dollars, depending on the market you use). Okay, now how much money are you spending on blended frappis at Starbucks and potato chips for snacking?
I promise not to judge you for your eating habits! Well....... maybe a little. The point is, I have found a fun and very experimental new way of making my eating even healthier. So, next time you grab a snack, think about the cost. Not just the money, but the payback you will get from your happy and healthy body. :)
