Want to trim the fat from your diet? Want to feel better when exercising? Want to find the extra energy for another few miles jogging, running, or walking?
Try adding a plate 3/4 full of farm fresh veggies and fruit and you'll not only trim the fat from your diet but you'll be increasing your bond to
healthy habits while you trim your waistline. To discover helps for starting a new initiative this autumn, I've linked the words, "Healthy Habits," to a non-profit site promoting healthy eating through adding more vegetables and fruit to every meal. There's no way I could provide all the great information this site has to offer - so please check it out if you're so inclined to want to know more about fighting the obesity epidemic affecting so many Americans these days.
Oven roasted acorn squash baked in maple syrup, lemon and spices provides a delicious and nourishing veggie!
One cup provides loads of Vitamin A, C, and B antioxidants. The whole squash is edible including the seeds which can be roasted for snacks. If you've farm grown your own you're got the best! If not, stores are stocking these winter wonders.
My own journey into the vegan world flowed from the first few years of running and naturally turned focus more to fruits, veggies, whole grains, and less meat, milk, and dairy. I'm not vegan purist though and seriously doubt I'll ever be. Most of us southerners grow up on 3 eggs, slices of bacon/ham/sausage, cheesey grits, and 4 butter biscuits slathered in strawberry jam, and that's really not easy to change to yogurt, fruit, nuts, and 1 slice of whole grain toast. But, give it a try some days and see what happens?
Happy Friday!
Vicki
