hello, so i'd like to eat more veggies/salads. i consider myself to have a pretty unhealthy diet which i know can contribute to a lot of things. bad moods, lack of energy, etc. i have a feeling this is a big reason why i feel the way i do on a day to day basis. i find myself having a lack of energy. anyway, what are some good vegitables that can be had on the cheap? what are some good recipes? do you have a juicer? would you recommend one?
Go to costco buy the 4 lb bag of prunes and eat a couple serving every day. I s**t you not (pun intended). It really does make a difference in how you feel. Read up on the nutrient qualities of prunes
No I've not - is it readily available at most chain stores? Prunes have a good flavor, again I have a diet similar to the one you've described and eating a couple servings of prunes made me feel a ton better.
No I don't think so they're more of a specialty thing.. You can buy them at the harris teeter but that's around here.. any whole foods or health store would prolly carry them. I don't have a costco card what's the trick to buying **** if you don't have one?
You can get bags of prunes at any supermarket you just get more bang for your buck at the warehouse places. Do you have a sams club? I heard on the radio recently that they were offering a short term cheap or free trial membership.
Here's some foods I would look into: Asparagus Broccoli Spinach There's other's too, but that's where I started. Super Fruits and Vegetables Guide
Anything w/ a vibrant color is always good. Dark greens, bright oranges and deep reds- that sort of stuff. They're always packed w/ nutritional value. The fresher the better, as well. Most ppl just need a variety, but if you have certain genetic issues (high bp, chol, etc.), certain fruits/veggies will be better for your health. I think as long as you up your fresh fruit/veggie intake (smoothies are awesome for breakfast ) and cut down on the processed foods high in fat and sweets, that would represent a major shift in diet for most. And don't ignore cravings- that's just your body telling you what it needs. It's just that we've conditioned ourselves to think 'peach ice cream' instead of 'peach fruit'. Also, if you're on a low-carb diet, you'll need to eat more often, as blood sugar regulation is harder. Poor blood sugar reg. will sap your energy rather quickly.
