This quote perfectly describes my new journey. I really didn’t think I would ever have the courage to start this journey but after watching this and this. I decided that it was time. No more excuses. I am going to do what I can to get my family headed in the right direction.
My explorations have begun with a TBR list that includes:
Deceptively Delicious Cookbook
In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto
100 Days of Real Food (blog)
Food Rules
A Short History of the American Stomach
We were pretty excited to add this to our kitchen:
Our new juicer!!!
We have tried two juices so far. We do a taste test and rate them:
The first juice (apple, celery, carrots) received 3 out of 5 stars.
The second (kale, parsley, cucumber, apple) received 2 out of 5 stars.
Because 99% of what we have in our pantry is highly processed and not REAL food, this will be a long process of transition. I have told the kids we are going to try and eat healthier. We have talked more about what we are putting into our bodies.
But I don’t want an all out revolt so I don’t tell them things like “that’s the last box of pop-tarts that we will be buying”.
The goal is to just keep adding in as much real, whole foods as possible so that our diets look like what humans are meant to eat.
I tend to procrastinate when I think I have a big project to tackle. Instead of viewing this as a “project” it has fallen under the “lifestyle” category.
Like homeschooling, I am convicted this is a direction our family needs to move in and I’m really excited about it!
All the Little Grubbs 
We have done this too. We have even cut out most of the meat we eat. I am not going to say we are vegetarian because who doesn't like a big steak every once in a while, but we have significantly cut down on the amount of meat we eat. We also have the complete juicing book. I think this is a great idea. It is sad the amount of “fake” food we all have in our pantries. If I can, i buy organic. There is a juice in the organic section at Kroger called Mega Green. It is really good and on those days when you just dont want to make a huge mess with the juicer, it is a good alternative.
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It's so great that you guys are starting out as a couple making these changes! We are able to eat venison and I feel pretty comfortable with that. Are you guys able to shop at Kroger in Atlanta?
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Yes we have Kroger in Atlana, thank goodness. We do not have Kroger in Chattanooga, but we also have a HUGE farmer's market in Atlanta that is open all the time and they have a great selection of organic foods that are reasonably priced.
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my saying has always been :TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY AND IT WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU;
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