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@HAPPY IN NEVADA -
That sounds so good! Thanks...

2008-07-25T19:57:00.000-05:00

@HAPPY IN NEVADA -
That sounds so good! Thanks for sharing... I'll definitely try that out!

I like using celery/cukes/apple juice/celery seed/...

2008-07-23T12:08:00.000-05:00

I like using celery/cukes/apple juice/celery seed/spinach as my green drink.

The I go heavy on the cuke and celery; about 1/3 the amount of spinach as cuke/celery because I don't want a strong taste.

It's low in calories; the apple juice gives it a tiny bit of sweetness, and it's super cooling at the same time.

Yeah it's odd. I find kale seems to blend up with...

2008-06-12T16:11:00.000-05:00

Yeah it's odd. I find kale seems to blend up with a mild flavour, but romaine gives off a bitter, pepper-y taste.

@myrtle -
I always thought kale would be too bi...

2008-06-12T11:14:00.000-05:00

@myrtle -
I always thought kale would be too bitter in a smoothie... but if you like it, I just might like it too! :)
Romaine's bad, eh?... I have a ton that I was hoping to blenderize... I'll have to buy some watermelon then.
Thanks for the ideas!

@jenhill -
I love hearing my friends' healthy habits! I'm glad you're eating the occasional veggie meal too. And fish really is good for you... I think I'll be eating fish once in a while. I would find that hard to give up! :)

I haven't tried using actual greens in my smoothie...

2008-06-12T09:35:00.000-05:00

I haven't tried using actual greens in my smoothies, but have tried using some green powders lately. I will have to try some Kale sometime.

Those are wonderful reasons to go all-veggie Nenette. We aren't, but try to cook one meal a week with Tofu, and another with Salmon (I know, that is meat). I love summer because so many good fruits are available as well.

Thanks for the healthy eating incentives!

I've been trying to have more green smoothies as w...

2008-06-11T09:58:00.000-05:00

I've been trying to have more green smoothies as well. I find any smoothie is good with kale, but be careful with romaine - those can be nasty.

My sister gave me a recipe that works - romaine and watermelon! Yum! N and R don't like it, but that just means more for me!

@gypsy girl -
I'm so glad you enjoy my health p...

2008-06-11T07:22:00.000-05:00

@gypsy girl -
I'm so glad you enjoy my health posts!
It appears you've inspired your husband too. Glad to hear he's doing things to improve his own health. More people should.
Dropping pounds is always such a great motivator. :)

Glad to see you posting about health again!! You i...

2008-06-10T15:37:00.000-05:00

Glad to see you posting about health again!! You inspire me. I "lean towards" vegetarian but I do eat fish and a little lamb now and them. I have been CRONing for about 9 months and enjoying the benefits of good healthy eating. My husband is a huge meat eater. He just started using CRON-o-meter and is seeing how easy it is to get all your nutrients from vegetables and fruits. And he has lost several pounds already!! That is motivation enough for him to continue eating more veggies instead of his very high protein meat diet.

@lisan -
thanks for visiting and for the encour...

2008-06-09T16:55:00.000-05:00

@lisan -
thanks for visiting and for the encouragement :)
It's been great so far, and I can see myself doing this for a long long time!

I love the vegetarian diet, and although I'm not a...

2008-06-09T15:03:00.000-05:00

I love the vegetarian diet, and although I'm not a total vegetarian, I do eat several vegetarian meals per week.

Keep up the good work............:)