Preparation for Detox Days

So today we ventured out early to begin our morning exercise at the park for some playtime. Of course I get to only sit at the table while watching the kids play. Its so beautiful at 11 am before the hear really starts blazing. The nice breeze. It was fantastic.

Today is geared for preparation for detox. A shopping we will go. My list is made and our first stop will CNU farmers market. I recently heard about the local college starting its own farmers market so I thought to check it out. Not much was there and since I am not a cash carrying gal, I had to pass on the one item I needed for my list. Off to Dean and Dons for some freash grown vegetables and fruits. This looks like the place I will be visiting for most of my items from now on. Hobbling along with my two helpers gathering my items in my shopping cart. Found most of all I needed and out we go. On to our next store to finish off the list. We ended up going to Vitamin Shoppe, Trader Joes, and lastly Fresh Market to finish off the list.

Preparation is key to making sure I don't deviate from my detox and not fall back on old habits. Its time to get rid of the toxins from sugar, processed foods, and pain medications that I have endoured this past month since breaking my ankle.

Tomorrow begins the day and feel free to follow me on my detox journey of juicing and the rest of my life in changing how I eat. Cleaning the inside out. I keep post of how I am feeling as the days go along.

B3 therapy and alcohol

Being that it is Sunday, a very relaxing warm day, I decided to do a bit of research on foods and its benefits. I watched a documentary and read about Bill Wilson, co founder of AA.

Apparently, Niacin (B3) was discovered to help Mr. Wilson overcome his addiction to alcohol. He took 3000mg of Niacin. The doctors that he had been working with were prescribing this to their patients for mental illnesses who also dealt with alcoholism.
As I sit here day in and day out, I am learning more about the self healing aspects of our foods that we have available to us to cure our bodies. We all have the ability to be our own healers by spending more emphasis on the foods that we take in than our hobbies, cars or houses. We should be investing in ourselves!!

To read more information on Bill Wilson check out doctoryourself.com or google b wilson, niacin. alcoholics anonomous.

Seaweed

The other day I visited Trader Joe's for a few of my regular items and hobbled (still on crutches) across a package of dehydrated spicy seaweed salad. I recently tried seaweed at an Asian restaurant and liked it so I thought might as well give this a try. I know it has many health benefits, but couldn't quite remember what. After researching into its nutritional value here are some benefits of why we should be eating seaweed.
-Rich in amino acids, potassium, calcium, iron, iodine, magnesium, contains beta carotene and vitamin C.
-This vegetable offers satiety because it's full of fiber and extremely low cal, approximately 5 to 20 calories.

If your looking for a meatless meal or you may be a vegetarian, seaweed is a the go to food. I added some spicy sauce to it cause I can't stomach eating by itself. Experiment with the different flavors. For some, this may an easy dish to devour immediately, while others need to obtain an acquired taste.

"Known and Loved"

I am a woman of no distinction

of little importance

I am a women of no reputation

save that which is bad

 

You whisper as I pass by and cast judgmental glances

Though you don’t really take the time to look at me

Or even get to know me

 

For to be known is to be loved

And to be loved is to be known

Otherwise what’s the point in doing

either one of them in the first place

 

I WANT TO BE KNOWN

 

I want someone to look at my face

And not just see two eyes, a nose,

a mouth and two ears

But to see all that I am, and could be

all my hopes, loves and fears

 

But that’s too much to hope for, to wish for,

or pray for

So I don’t, not anymore

 

Now I keep to myself

And by that I mean the pain that keeps me in my own private jail

The pain that’s brought me here at midday to

this well

 

To ask for a drink is no big request but to ask it of me

A woman unclean, ashamed, Used and abused

An outcast a failure a disappointment, a sinner.

No drink passing from these hands to your lips could ever be refreshing

Only condemning,

as I’m sure you condemn me now

But you DON’t!

 

You’re a man of no distinction

Though of the utmost importance

A man with little reputation, at least so far

 

You whisper and tell me to my face

what all those glances have been about and

You take the time to really look at me

But don’t need to get to know me

 

For to be known is to be loved and

To be loved is to be known

 

And you know me

You actually know me

all of me and everything about me

Every thought inside and hair on top of my head

Every hurt stored up, every hope, every dread

 

My past and my future, all I am and could be

You tell me everything,

you tell me about ME

 

And that which is spoken by another would bring hate and condemnation

Coming from you brings love, grace, mercy, hope and salvation

 

I’ve heard of one to come

who could save a wretch like me

And here in my presence, you say

I AM HE

 

To be known is to be loved

And to be loved is to be known

And I just met you

 

I don’t know you but I want to get to

Let me run back to town

this is way to much for just me

There are others: brothers, sisters, lovers, haters,

the good and the bad, sinners and saints

who should hear what you’ve told me

who should see what you’ve shown me

who should taste what you gave me

who should feel how you forgave me

 

For to be known is to be loved

And to be loved is to be known

And they all need this too

We all do, We need it for our own.

Juicing Recipes

 Fitgurlgo fitness on FB sent out a notice about a documentary to watch on Netfix called hungry for change. I asked some friends to watch to help motivate them as well as myself to make changes in the way one eats.
So...now I am in search of reciepes for juicing. I know that juicing its as health as eating whole fruits in vegetables because of the loss of fiber; however, it can be very difficult to get all the nutrients one may need in a day. Also, i am not a big fan of beets unless I am cooking in in  my chocolate cake. Yes, you see it. I have a reciepe for beets inside my cake.
After sitting her day in and day out for almost a month, the weight has packed on me and boy are the clothes getting snug. I no longer can wear a pair of my jeans. Everyday is a sweats day. Salads and soups get old and when it comes to cooking, if I can prepare it quick that its not getting made. Standing on one leg gets a bit tiresome after awhile. With all that being said, if you have a favorite juicing reciepe and dont mind sharing please share.

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Farmers Market

Last Sunday I read that CNU has opened its very own farmer's market. Check them out on FB and its for a limited time. So join the students and grab some healthy food. Its only open for 4 weeks, every thursday 2- 6pm. Also, Peninsula Towne Center will be opening up a Farmer's Market this season as well. Buy Local.