Fresh Food!

My new Jack LaLanne Power Juicer Pro arrived earlier this weekend. That inspired me to go out shopping for fresh fruits and vegetables. Not that I didn't have any, I just now wanted more variety. Here's the bounty except what's in the fridge...

This juicer makes it easy to use the fruits I like without too much prep work. For example, I like oranges, but it's too much work to get all the texture off that I don't like, just to eat an orange.  This way, I just peel the rind off and throw the whole orange in the juicer. Easy!  Also cut a pineapple in quarters without peeling in, and in it goes! It also makes it easy to get the benefits from some things I don't like so much, like carrots (at least raw) because I can sweeten it with fruit.

Here's the before and after of my juice du jour...

 

It wasn't quite as delicious as the pure apple juice I made last night (I had some really ripe apples that needed to be used). But, it was tasty despite having a whole raw carrot, half a cucumber, and two cherry tomatoes in addition to the pineapple and orange. 

I'm excited about this addition to my healthy lifestyle changes. Last night I whipped up a quick dinner of rotisserie chicken (pre-made by the grocer), fingerling potatoes with crimini mushrooms and fresh garlic, and steamed broccoli. It was yummy and satisfying.

 

I think I'm going to make my own omelet for lunch with onion, mushrooms, tomato, and a little avocado on top. I always hated cooking just for myself, but it's nice to know exactly what I'm eating and to see the results on the scale. Two pounds down in the last few days. :)