So we watched Food, Inc for FHE. I know, it's probably a raging liberal film with several biased opinions, BUT they do make some good points. Our overprocessed foods are probably not always the healthiest options and our meat and vegetables could be coming from better environments.
Needless to say we didn't know what to eat on Tuesday morning. So after some research we decided that as a family we could improve in some areas. For the first time in my life I went to Whole Foods..gasp. I just figured it was overpriced and for hippies. I actually enjoyed it, and I have to say I ate the best tomato of my life today. Seriously. I will say I had some evil looks from passerbys since I didn't bring my own bags.... Baby steps people, baby steps.
We made 10 goals as a family where we could eat better/healthier. Here are a few:
1. Plant a garden.... we have been wanting to do this anyway, but now have got the wheels turning. My grandpa always has the best garden and to this day I cannot eat any plums that aren't from his tree.
Here we are planting all the seeds....
All the seeds planted.... We put them out all day, water, and bring them in. This is called Seed Germination. Once the seeds take to the soil and sprout we will plant them outside.... And hopefully enjoy the fruits of our labor.
We planted Tomatoes, Carrots, Peas, Squash, Watermelon, Green Beans, and Jalapeños. No we don't eat jalapeños regularly, but they grow really well in the Las Vegas climate, so we are giving it a whirl. So we'll keep you posted on our garden.
2. Make homemade bread- I know... crazy right? I looked at a dozen bread labels and couldn't find one without a processed something or other. I went to Sur la Table and bought some bread pans... bought organic whole wheat flour and made two loaves today. It only took 1 hour from start to finish and it is TOO DIE FOR! It has no sugar in it... plus Lucas LOVES it. Since he eats bread at every meal we needed a healthier choice. It was so cute, all night long he would walk to the counter where the bread was and go on his tippy toes and try to reach it.... then when he couldn't he would point and grunt. So... I will make bread every week. Small sacrifice go make.
3. Eat more vegetables that are in season. We had brussel Sprouts tonight because they are "in" season. They actually tasted pretty good! Even Andy liked them.
So there you have it. We are total granola, orangic eating family. But don't worry dad.... we are still republican!
If we ever have too much money we are going to buy a ranch so we can have free range chicken and cows.... but who ever has too much money?
Wish us luck!
