real food is good...

My body is still feeling the after-shocks of the "cleanse" I did last week.
The most amazing thing is probably the fact that I do not crave coffee at all. The first few days of this were terrible and I thought that my headache would NEVER go away. How could I possible replace my morning café?? For the last week I have been having tea in the morning, and it is very good. I discovered a lemon & ginger blend that I reeeeeeally like.
Also, fresh fruit! I have had fresh fruit for breakfast the last few days, and it has been a delicious experience. In the USA I am partial to cereal, and this is a much healthier option.
Another amazing thing is that I simply do not feel as compelled to eat..I do not feel as hungry as I used to feel around lunch time. I can wait until later to have my afternoon meal and I survive.
Another big difference has been my awareness: I look at a food and wonder how processed it is. How much sugar does it have? How much fat? Same with drinks. I never thought too much about it before, but I am increasingly aware of just how high a sugar content many foods have and it is downright scary. It is impossible to escape sugar in your food! Unless of course you eat just "raw" food.
I am also amazed at just how good fruits and veggies taste. I have never been a big fan of dressinsg and sauces, but they appeal to me even less.

I feel like I am some sort of health nut writing all this...! But I really do feel different. And I am thinking different too.
With the reality of my Mom's illness still very present in my mind, I have been thinking alot about my lifestyle and diet (not that I am unhealthy, but I could definately make some more healthful choices). I want to start forming good, healthy habits NOW that will continue to bebefit me later on down the road.

Again, I am so thrilled that I have all these healthy food options here at my fingertips...! Fruits and veggies, REAL food, is so good.

PURA VIDA