Lately, I've been eating a lot of juices and raw vegetables. This is a new way of cooking and eating for me. I've been studying the benefits of raw food and also cleansing. It's been 20 days since I last smoked a cigarette, and I want to help my body release toxins. I feel GREAT!I've also been paying close attention to how my body responds to supplements and food. I noticed that the closer I ate food to it's natural state the better I felt. Conversely, the heavier the meal, the more depressed and sluggish I felt.
I am not going 100% raw, just as I can't 100% give up cheese. Everyone needs a cooked meal. I am aiming for about 60% raw and at least one raw juice of fruits and vegetables a day.
Along the same lines, I have also decided to start a garden this spring. I really like fresh tomatoes, so, if nothing else, I hope to be able to eat super fresh tomatoes all summer. I know that it will be a lot of work, but I think it will be a great way for my daughter to learn where food comes from. That, and she'll probably have fun playing in the dirt.
Later this week I intend to post my fameous gumbo recipe. It's gooooooood.
