Local Raw Food Update:

This morning, I stopped by the town farmers' market (not the one in the city) and picked up fresh, pesticide-free broccoli and sugar snap peas from the husband and wife that I met two weeks ago. The peas are great, and the broccoli goes nicely in salads. It's nice to have access to locally grown food.

Raw Food 5-Day Challenge:

Beginning on Monday, I will be participating in Frederic Patenaude's 5-day "Spring Cleanse." The guidelines of the cleanse (challenge?) are as follows…

• For 5 days, I will avoid all fats–eating nothing but fresh fruits and vegetables. "No fat" means not eating avocados, nuts, seeds, or oils.

• I will not use any condiments–just raw fruits and vegetables, eaten straight or blended in smoothies, soups, etc.

  [No problems here. I rarely ever use spices or sea salt.]

• For 5 days, I will not eat any dried fruits or dates.

[No problems here, either. I never eat dried fruit or dates. Too sugary, and dried fruit contributes to cavities and tooth decay.]

The challenge begins on Monday 5/30 and ends on Friday 6/3. Join me if you like. Simply make a comittment to the guidelines stated above.