
I’ve decided to begin a very healthy diet again. This time around I don’t think I’ll be 100% raw vegan like I was last year, but still moderately high raw.
I think for the first few days I’ll be primarily raw vegan so I can push through the detox phase. I am very familiar with the process this time around so I think it’ll be a breeze (well, compared to the last few times)!
This morning I made myself a simple and delicious green smoothie.
Morning Smoothie
- 1 very large organic pear
- 1 very large organic banana
- 1 can of C20 Coconut Water (17.5 oz)
- about 1/2 cup water
- a bunch of mixed collard greens
This is the first time I’ve added coconut water in a green smoothie. It’s absolutely delicious! I bought a 12 pack of it yesterday. It’s my recent addiction for sure. I can’t have enough. The recipe above made about 1/2 gallon of green smoothie, so this very was pretty much my breakfast and lunch. For snacks in between I had a Spirulina & Cashew Raw Revolution Bar.
You know, it’s incredible to me that the body knows exactly what to do when given what it needs. My diet hasn’t been horrible, but it hasn’t been amazing, either. This is the first time I’ve had a green smoothie in quite a while, so I definitely wasn’t consuming the amount of greens I should be. After consuming maybe just a quarter of my 1/2 gallon smoothie, I started experiencing runny nose and a lot of sneezing! The detox started quickly indeed. I’m fine now, but man it hit me hard. I LOVE IT THIS TIME AROUND. Why? Because this time I know the process. I know what it means and it makes me happy that my body is detoxing and getting rid of the crap inside (to put it bluntly).
As for “dinner” I had a delicious Balsamic Kale Salad and Lemon Quinoa dish from Whole Foods. Yeah, I was lazy … and I’m low on cash this week after paying bills. So I figured $3.12 for a salad from Whole Foods wasn’t a bad deal. Photo of my meal down below.
Balsamic Kale Salad Ingredients: kale, almonds, walnuts, parsley, dried cranberries, red onion, balsamic vinegar, nutritional yeast, vegan worcestershire, garlic, rosemary, tamari, maple syrup, brown stone ground mustard, xanthan gum.
Lemon Quinoa Ingredients: quinoa, red peppers, currants, scallion, lemon juice, cilantro, coriander, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper.
Besides the change to my diet, I’ve also decided to make some healthier changes in other aspects of my life. I am now sprouting! I currently have 5 mason jars filled with: snap peas, radish, alfalfa, broccoli, and sunflower seeds. My sprout containers pictured below. I can’t wait for these babies to sprout. This is my first actual try at sprouting. I also now use shampoo made from organic lovely things with no horrible chemicals in it, upgraded my bath soap to some fancy artisan soap (pictured below), got a dry brush, laundry detergent, dishwasher soap, etc etc etc … Everything will be updated, organic, and natural.



I’m also about to start taking better care of my colon by doing a good cleaning. Enema time!!! The last time I did an enema I couldn’t deny the transformation. It was an incredible experience. Before I do this, though, I have to make sure to get good quality probiotic to take afterwards to replenish the good bacteria in the colon. Can’t do it unprepared.
So, all in all … big health conscience changes in my life. Will also be upgrading to a better located apartment and getting a bike. So, better location and more exercise for me!!! Positive changes all around. I haven’t felt this good in a long, long time. About time I take care of myself and really get in tune with everything. Finally balancing everything out.
Life is so good. As long as I have health, love, and positivity … what else could I ask for? Also, to add the cherry on top of my (healthy) sundae here … I found out today that my sister and brother-in-law are having a baby GIRL. What amazing news. Keep the awesome stuff coming, life. BRING IT.