I grew up eating Granny Smith or Pippin green apples - I love them because they are so crisp. I've tried so many other colored apples but if they aren't crisp enough I won't eat them. The ones I most dislike are McIntosh and Golden Delicious because they are just too mushy for me.
While in Henry's market a few days ago I was looking for Honey Crisp - a mix of red and green apple that my brother has been buying for a while now. The sweet and tart flavors of this apple are outstanding and I was thrilled that Henry's had them. While talking to the produce dude (I initially asked where the honey crisp apples were and he pointed to the bin behind where I was standing...I hate when that happens) I learned that there were a few other apples that I might like as well:
For baking or cooking I believe the Granny Smith/Pippin is still the best apple because they hold up well during the heating process but it's great that I have a variety of apples to select from going forward.
FOOD
The raw vegan diet would be the ultimate for me because I am looking for whole body health through nutrition. I've done a pretty good job of finding ways to cook and bake for the maximum flavor satisfaction during my transition from regular eating but deep down I know that I need to strip away the need to still live for food rather than eat to live. Flavor can still be important in preparation but I need the ingredients to be more important going forward.
Another issue I'm battling is my weight - I've lost about 30 pounds in the past 2.5 months of changing my diet but I still feel bloated, gassy and have a lack of energy. I desire to exercise more than I am now - walking 30-45 minutes 4-5 times a week - both in cardio and core work. In addition to traditional exercise I want to learn yoga - especially to compliment my meditation. Meditation is still work for me and I have to force myself to sit quiet for a short period of time in order to do it - I'm always happy afterward but it's not automatic as I would like it to be.
What I ate today:
- Honey Crisp apples
- Cantaloupe
- Just Strawberries (dehydrated)
- Just Peas (dehydrated)
- Kashi Cinnamon Harvest dry whole grain cereal
- FF Spicy Corn Chili
- Crudite - red bell pepper, green bell pepper, celery, carrots
- Baked potato
- Steamed broccoli
- FF Sorbet
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