Been a While

I was recently reminded of how I have let my blog spot kind of wither in the shadow of the holiday season. I hope everyone has had a super holiday and I promise to be more regular on post. Speaking of regular - I watched two movies last night that could potentially change the way I think. At the very least, they have me seriously thinking about food and how I eat. The two movies were Vegucated (2010) and Fat Sick and Nearly Dead (2010). Both of these can be found on Netflix and they are worth watching. Though, I would start with Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead and work your way to Vegucated. Once you have seen them, you will know why.

So, I mentioned that these two movies have the potential for some serious change in my life. I am not one to jump on radical diets or fads nor have I really ever limited myself to what I eat -- that's about to change. I love exercise and for those of you who know me, I am a cyclist that consumes my share of pavement once a week. Even with all the exercise I have decided that something is missing from my life. That something is raw vegetables. I have been onto this notion for a while now, even going so far as  buying a Nutri-Bullet and making green smoothies. After watching both of these films I have decided to kick my raw green vegetable consumption into overdrive.

Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead shows exactly what I have been saying for so long -- Americans do not eat enough green matter in their diets. I can only speak for myself and it is fair to say that I certainly don't eat many vegetables. As a matter of fact, I rarely eat them at all. This is changing though and, as I embark on my quest for green, I have noticed that I start craving all sorts of things green as I walk through the produce section of the grocery store. I want to make a drastic shift in what I take in because I know that it can make a deference in health but that is not the only reason.

This is where Vegucated comes in -- this is really a documentary that focuses on the ethics of eating. This is something I have given little thought and, I am sure I am not alone here. This movie has the potential to change the way you think about what you eat, either that or taint every piece of meat you consume thereafter.

So, what of all this? As I enter 2013, I am trying to make a very conscious change by beginning to think about what I eat, not only from a health perspective but also an ethical one. I have dedicated myself to more plants for food. I think it is important for me and the planet. Along the way, I hope to inspire a few people. Who knows what is possible? Happy Eating!