Preparing for a Detox

Day One

Day Two

Day Three

I have never done a juice fast before but I'm seriously thinking of doing one this year.

In preparation I'm replacing one meal each day with a juice - mostly of vegetable.

Even though it's only been three days, I've had some 'interesting' side effects; from nausea to a huge burst of energy.

Have you tried a juice fast before?

How did you find it?

What effects did you experience?

Day 154/366

The first Saturday of each month means an early start to the day and a trip  to Penrith for the Hawkesbury Harvest grower's market.

I've transformed my in-season produce into a still life for you to enjoy.

Corella Pears, Persimmon and Red Delicious Apples are just a few of the items I purchased; along with a new African Violet plant.

I buy my fruit and veg. from Nashdale Fruit Co, my lamb and poultry from Drovers Choice and herbal teas from Neat Janes Teas.

I've also discovered that I can buy preservative free sausages from the market and plan to try them out next month; as I'd spent my allowance by the time I'd discovered them.

In a fortnight we will be off to the Glenbrook Rotary Markets.

The Glenbrook Markets are mostly craft markets with a little vintage, and yummy food thrown in.

Nashdale is a huge draw card at Glenbrook and I find that fortnight (roughly) visits is just right to keep us going with fresh fruit and vegetables.

I prefer to buy as much of our food from local growers to help support Australian farmers.  Much of what I buy from these markets is not only grown locally  but organically too.

Direct marketing ensures that the farmer - consumer benefits are maximised. 

And if you live in Australia, here is a 

Organic Food Directory for you.

Stir Fry, Rice Pudding.

I find stir fry is a good way of using up vegetables and a way of preparing a filling meal with whatever is in the fridge.

I use arborio rice for my rice pudding. Also used lactose free milk and a vanilla pod.

Yum!
This meal was perfect for the cooler weather we've had over the weekend.