At the Check Out Stand

Recently I got a job at a grocery store.

And today I noticed something...  most people don't get fruit and veggies.  They get chips, and crackers, and soda, and candy, and other junk food.  But most of all they get meat.

I'm not anti-meat just because I can't have it.

But until today I never known so many different types of meats existed.  Or that the regular person used so much.  They hardly ever got fruits and veggies.  And when they did it was either: potatoes, apples, bananas, or grapes.

Then there are those who get LOTS of fruits and veggies.  And they are super healthy and buy only health foods.

I love fruits and veggies, and I just wanted to put a plug out there that fruits and veggies are GOOD!  They taste good, they are versatile, they are healthy.  You don't have to go all health-nut to enjoy some good fruits and veggies!

So below are a few of my favorites (had to limit to top 5) and some ways to enjoy them.

My Favorite Fruits are:

• Coconut (yes it is a fruit)- A PKU'er can do so much with this!  I use coconut milk in all sorts of recipes, but it's also very good just shredded.
• Apples- Very good raw.  You can also dip them in almond bark, or cut them into slices and pour lemon juice on them, or you could caramelize them.
• Pineapple- This fruit tastes carbonated.  A good healthy snack when you feel like having a soda.  It's also good grilled, on a pizza, fresh, or dipped in almond bark.
• Grapes- Frozen grapes are perfect for a warm sunny day.  But grapes are also good fresh, or in a fruit salad, or a smoothie.
• Bananas- I HAD to mention the Banana.  It is the base of EVERY good smoothie.  :)  And it's good in almond bark, or fresh, or frozen.

(Yes I know I just listed some of the most common fruits bought, but they're popular for a REASON and I never said I didn't fall into the same rut.  I just noticed it today)

My favorite Veggies:

• Bell Peppers- Doesn't matter the color, bell peppers are delicious.  You can roast them, eat them with a dip, have them raw, or add them to a stir fry.  
• Potatoes- Even though the potato has practically no nutritional value.  We all love it.  You can roast them, mash them, fry them, make hash browns.  They are very versatile.
• Corn- Again, not the healthiest of the veggies.  But they can be grilled or steamed it is really yummy.  
• Carrots- Dipped in ranch, or roasted, or steamed, or plain raw; Carrots are delicious.  And a fabulous snack!
• Zucchini- These veggies take on the taste of whatever you cook them in.

          In an earlier post: Tastiest Way To Get Rid Of Zucchini!            I showed you a weird yet delicious recipe for Zucchini Cobbler!  You could also saute them, roast       them, grill them, all sorts of things.  


Again I don't profess to be the healthiest of eaters.  But, this post is just meant or be a kind of reminder that fruits and veggies are good.  And you can do so much with them.  Go and buy more fruits and veggies. :)  I know I will... :D