Saturday, November 22, 2008

Tabernacle Improvements

I have started a raw diet.  I actually started it a couple of months ago but wasn't doing very well, for lack of ideas what food to eat.  It seems I could only tolerate so many salads.

That all changed when I got my tah dahhh! Vitamix.  I finally got the courage to go out and spend the money.  A week later and I'm still lovin' it!  I have boosted my raw food level from 40-50% up to 95% on most days.  

My basic diet now consists of smoothies.  I formerly used a juicer and was quite hesitant to switch because I heard juicers were better than blenders because they facilitated absorption of vital nutrients as fiber is reported to block nutrients.  However, when juicing I found my blood sugar was unstable and I hated throwing all that good organic fiber out, as I live in an apartment complex and am unable to compost.  Additionally gives the feeling of being full.  

One week later I am very satisfied with blending over juicing.  I only wish I had started this sooner.  My basic smoothie contains banana, frozen fruit, 2 carrots, whey protein powder, brewer's yeast, blackstrap molasses, and various herbs.  This makes a delicious shake that is very healthful and filling.  

I am one of those who had many healthful things stored up but never had a practical way to incorporate them into my daily life.  I tried mixing them with applesauce, yogurt, etc but for some reason it only seemed to be a bother while with the vitamix they were a natural.

I don't want this to sound like a commercial but the more I learn about the vitamix the happier I am.  Genesis 1:29 says,  "And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat."  Recent studies indicate the powerful effect seeds have on cancer and many compounds contained in seeds.  I can throw many foods right into the blender which has no problem with them.  I even blended an avocado pit in a matter of seconds!!!

I will be reporting back my results now and then as well as if I continue to enjoy my blender as it was a major purchase but seemed necessary for a major life change.

 

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