RawFu Challenge - Day 30

Tuesday, 08 September 2009

I think I overdid the dehydrated goodies yesterday. I was really busy with the kids, and never felt like I got a minute to myself. I kept eating handfuls of raw granola and these little almond “cookies.” Top that off with a few flax crackers, and I was feeling pretty bloated and sluggish by the evening. Oh well, occasional episodes of dietary imbalance are to be expected. I chalk it up to experience, and move on.

Today was much the same, in terms of being busy, and not having much time to plan or enjoy a meal. But, I did make a decision to avoid any grains or nuts today, sticking to fruits and veggies. I was hoping to alleviate the bloated feeling I still had when I woke up, and the accompanying intestinal discomfort. Sometimes I wonder if I have some possible food allergies, but I just never have the time to really delve into doing an elimination diet. Some day.

Anyway, after a hectic day, Flo and I headed out for a walk around 6pm. Zofia dozed off for a late nap, so I figured we should take advantage of a little time to get some fresh air and exercise. We walked around town for a couple hours, and the Darren, Joe and, now awake, Zofia, came to pick us up. Darren is used to rendezvousing with me at various spots around town. It’s so much fun to walk to different locations, than it is to circle our neighborhood. Though, circling our neighborhood in the dark, walking the dog, is often quite relaxing, too. Just some of the ways this busy mom tries to squeeze in exercise and not feel like I’m neglecting anyone.

As a result of today’s produce delivery, I know of quite a few eggplants, wax beans, broccoli, red peppers, portabella mushrooms, microgreens, and watermelon in my fridge. I think I’ll go Google raw eggplant recipes… Not quite sure what to do with them. We’ll see what I come up with!

Today’s Green Smoothie: 1 bunch of dandelion greens, 1 small pear, 1 cup frozen cantaloupe, half a frozen banana & water.