So...I've been reading up on some juicing and plant based type nutrition. Most American's don't eat enough vegetables...(and when you compare genders men eat even less than women). A study done by the Center for Disease Control found that "in 2005, approximately 32.6% of the U.S. adult population surveyed consumed fruit two or more times per day, and 27.2% ate vegetables three or more times per day" (Fruit, p. 1). Check out the link below and the percentages are less for men than women. Fruits and vegetables, especially vegetables contain all the super power nutrients that we need everyday for energy, fighting illness, supporting proper body functions, good skin, good sleep and a plethora of other things. It's time for all of us to begin to take our health seriously. America is consumed by the money wasting reactionary medicine. Prevention is the key for all; government level spending and your own personal wallet.
So here it is...I challenge you to sneak veggies into your daily diet. I was weary of making a vegetable smoothie that I have been reading about for the past few weeks but this morning I decided to give it a go. It was fabulous...
A handful of cherries
A handful of red grapes
A handful of Organic spring mix salad
A spoonful of plain Greek yogurt
A handful of frozen berry mix and a splash of water
Try your own concoction...I couldn't even taste the veggies!!!! Sneak a handful of any kind of leafy greens...see what you come up with...
Also check out Kris Karrs, Crazy Sexy Diet
Fruit and vegetable consumption--United States,. (2007). MMWR Weekly. Center for Disease Control. 56(10);213-217. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5610a2.htm
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