Moxie: I cheated

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I cheated

I ate grilled salmon, some tofu, and some rice noodles yesterday.

But I'm really thinking I should be eating more raw foods in general. Like the delicious arugula, canteloupe, and banana smooothie I'm drinking now.

July 29, 2008 | Permalink

Comments

arugula in england is called rocket. that is not even a food. that is a spacecraft.

Posted by: anon | July 29, 2008 at 10:31 AM

so how do you include banana in a smoothie and not have it taste only like banana? everytime i put a banana in a smoothie it overpowers the taste of everything else.

Posted by: laura | July 29, 2008 at 10:43 AM

i didn't know you were writing here again!

i am going to messenger over to you a ton of the fresh veggies that are exploding out of our kitchen from the garden out back and our csa. i too am eating so much veg it's crazy, but not cause i'm choosing to. well, i guess i am.

do you read the cleanerplateclub? ali has great whole food recipes and a refreshing way of looking at life from that perspective. also i rec the book 'simply in season' for when you're allowed to use other ingredients with your veggie fare.

i agree w/ laura re: the banana. i can't have them in my smoothies for the same reason. i like them separate, though...

Posted by: pnuts mama | July 29, 2008 at 03:24 PM

I imagine the banana covers up the arugula nicely (which I love in a salad but can't imagine in a smoothie)

Posted by: Nutmeg | August 02, 2008 at 11:45 PM

It's so nice to have you do all of the research for us. It makes our decision making so much easier!! Thanks.

Posted by: MBT Shoes | July 21, 2011 at 04:55 AM

I'm like you I'm usually wniryrog about extra sugar and calorie on smoothie because I eat meals regularly and if I would drink smoothie, it would be an extra. But you really tempted me to try this smoothie. I have every ingredients with me so why not! I'm sort of excited all I need was some delicious picture of smoothies! Thanks for sharing!

Posted by: Coca | September 18, 2012 at 12:02 AM

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