Hi all
So my world has always revolved around chicken, red meat and fish. I use to compete in fitness competitions where I was taught to eat protein in meat forms up to 6 times a day. So this going green thing is going to be a life altering change for me.
My vitamix came yesterday and I was so eager to use it I tried a recipe that came with the Getting Started DVD. I happened to have everything it called for in my fridge so I went for it. I am sad to say it did not go down very smoothly and I was not able to finish it. I may have jumped in to this "eating healthier" a little to fast. I have always struggled with the taste of vegetables so I figured this would be a great way to get them down and benefit from the nutritional value of them. I love fruits however this recipe had no fruits in it, just tomato, carrot, onion, spinach, red bell pepper and Worcester sauce with some ice. It was way too thick and I couldn't get into the taste.
I have been reading a lot of post on your site and am now eager to try some of the recipes. I figure I will take baby steps to going green. I am going to start with 70% fruit and 30% greens and see how I do. I am a little concerned about how my digestive system will do with this new way of eating. I do struggle with IBS and am hoping that altering my diet by adding in green smoothies will help with the IBS.
I would love some advice on how much to start out drinking and how often. I have to admit all the post about a flatter tummy are definitely giving me hope. Any one that may have experienced the symptoms of IBS knows a flat tummy is something we never think we will have again.
Thank you and wish me luck!
