Top Ten Healthy Things I Want to Try
1. I would like to eat grass-fed beef. I watched Food Inc. last week. 'Nuff said. I immediately called up my friend who's dad raises cattle and asked for info. I found a few people to split the cow and by June I will be the proud owner of 1/4 cow. If it works for us, the next time around, I'd like to buy 1/2 cow.
2.
I want to start picking fresh fruits from u-pick places. We have always picked blueberries, but after going
apple picking in the fall, I fell in love with the difference in quality. I did some searching and found the best website for finding
u-pick farms in your area. The next crop available in Georgia is strawberries. Fingers crossed that there will be some ready during Spring Break! I plan to buy a bunch and freeze them for smoothies. After that, I'd like to stock up on peaches!
3.
I would like to frequent farmers markets. Last year I started going to local farmers markets on Saturdays and loved it. I didn't buy much, I just tasted and browsed. This year, I'd like to take advantage of the local produce, other than what comes out of my own garden.
Pickyourown.org also has a farmers market listing, complete with reviews. Many of them only are open on the weekends in the summer, but I'm excited to try the
Dekalb Farmers Market, which is open year round.
4. I currently try to
roast at least one or two chickens a month. I then make a
mineral rich stock like I was taught at Health Begins With Mom.
My goal is to start doing this at least once a week, if not more often. I roasted a chicken yesterday, used the meat today for my casserole and made enough stock to cook my rice in for tonight and I still have about 6 or 7 cups left for the week.
5. I currently buy regular old chickens. I know, I know. I would like to get into buying free-range chickens, but the price...oh the price. How can I give up my $3 chickens (when on sale, I STOCK UP) for a chicken that is smaller and at least $10? I know, I know. I'd like to find someone local....
6. I buy organic, free range eggs and when I get to my vets (an hour away) I always buy a flat of free range eggs, but again, I'd like to find somewhere local to get my eggs. I grew up with chickens and if we could have them in my neighborhood, I'd do it in a heartbeat.
7.
I'd like to make soaked granola via Health Begins With Mom again! Have you heard of soaking grains? It's very interesting to read about! How cool would it be if I could stop buying cereal?
8.
I NEED to go to the gym more. I have slacked off massively. It's hard when I'm expected to cook, clean, do homework, etc (plus blog, of course) and no one from my family wants to go to
Gold's Gym with me!
9. I'd like to make my own bread. I've made bread before- I enjoy making bread, but usually it's frou-frou bread. I want to make some down home, back to nature, good for you, whole grain bread! The soaked bread sounds interesting, but I don't like sourdough... any suggestions?
10. I want to hug my husband more. I think that will be healthy for everyone involved!
