Sunflowers

Robert wanted sunflowers in the garden.  I put them behind the cucumbers.

How to Eat Raw Vegetables for Breakfast Quickly --- Green Juice

Dr. Mercola, aka Dr. Cough Drop (per the men in the family because they confuse his name with Ricola), strongly suggests eating raw vegetables at every meal.  I have found that the best way to do that for breakfast is by blending.  He suggests a juicer, but I can't justify the expense of a decent one.  And besides that, they are a pain to clean out.  

Here is the recipe for my Green Juice:

• a handful of raw spinach
• 1/4 of a peel cucumber
• a spoonful of shredded, unsweetened coconut (for a great flavor)
• 1 packet of Stevia
• 1 tablespoon of protein powder (optional)
• a little bit of water

Blend on very, very high until all the lumps are out.  

Drink is ASAP as it doesn't keep well.   It is best not to add ice.  

For some reason, the closer to room temperature, the better it is for you.

This actually does not taste bad.  And believe it or not, 

if I leave out the protein powder, it tastes pretty good.

I drink this after eating a small amount of protein 

like a small pork chop or a small amount of beef.

This menu has all the RIGHT kinds of protein, fat and carbohydrates

I need for one meal.  Awesome!

spinach, cucumber, coconut,  Stevia, protein powder (optional)

Doesn't this look delicious?

Our "Bigger" Garden

We planted sugar snap peas, snow peas, onions, carrots, potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, corn and green beans.   The soil is so sandy, I was watering everyday until we finally got some decent rain.