My Purple Health Drink

I really loved the color of this drink my web cam didn't do it justice.
It contained pineapple, blueberries and lemon. It was a bit on the tart side but
had a good flavor. The kids all liked it. It seemed to be a bit thick as it sat but
I didn't put any chia or other thickening agents in it so I assume the thickness
was coming from the pulp. There was also no separation between ingredients
as some health drinks do. It may just be the enzymatic action of the pineapple
keeping everything together.

I want this health powder

There are so many different health drinks, systems, retreats, books, etc.,etc. that I would like to try/read/attend/experience/ I would need a couple of lifetimes (it seems - and a bigger bank account) to do it all.

Here's my newest 'healthy thing' I'm wanting to get.

Antioxidant Defense System® Purple
Take a look at this info sheet that I copied from Good Cause Wellness's website:

One Simple Sentence
GoodCause Wellness Antioxidant Defense System Purple is a great tasting, superior blend of nutrients from 19 fruit and vegetable to boost your body's anti-aging defense system.

Why should I use GCW ADS Purple? GCW ADS Purple is a blend 19 powerful antioxidant nutrients. By simply adding one scoop per day to a glass of water, juice or a smoothie, you support your body in attaining optimal health. It's also a convenient way to boost your energy. GCW ADS Purple is comprised on many of the fruits and vegetables you wish you would eat every day, but rarely get the chance to consume.	How does GCW ADS Purple taste? It might just be the best tasting nutrition drink mix available. The berry flavor is enhanced with stevia and purple carrots. It's delicious mixed with water or juice and adds nice flavor to a smoothie. If you like the idea of nutrient-rich drink mixes, but don't like the taste, this is the one for you.
How does GCW ADS Purple taste? It might just be the best tasting nutrition drink mix available. The berry flavor is enhanced with stevia and purple carrots. It's delicious mixed with water or juice and adds nice flavor to a smoothie. If you like the idea of nutrient-rich drink mixes, but don't like the taste, this is the one for you.	What's in GCW ADS Purple? Many of nature's most nutrient-rich foods are darkly colored fruits and vegetables. GCW ADS Purple is a blend of 19 nutrient rich and pesticide-free whole fruits and vegetables.
Key Ingredients Include Pomegranate Extract has a higher phenolic content than most pomegranate juices without the sugar and calories. Acai is a small dark purple fruit and has one of the highest ORAC values of any edible berry. It has 10 times the antioxidants of grapes and twice the antioxidants of blueberries. Goji berries have a wide range of anti-aging benefits from energy enhancement to cardiovascular protection. Goji is considered one of the most nutritionally dense food	Camu Camu is a small purple fruit that strengthens the immune system especially when the body is stressed. It has more Vitamin C than any other known plant in the world. Mangosteen supports joint, intestinal and immune system health. It helps neutralize cell damage caused by free radicals and supports optimal cell functions.
What are the benefits of GCW ADS Purple? Rich in Antioxidants. Contains potent antioxidants such as such as phenols, anthocyanins, ellagic acid, proanthocyanidins, bioflavonoids and Vitamin C. Infused with Anti-Aging Nutrients. Anti-aging nutrients in GCW ADS Purple include Alpha GPC, L-Carnosine, and Folic Acid to support mental energy, focus and clarity Promotes Optimal Health. GCW ADS Purple offers nutrients that support healthy aging, optimal nerve and brain functions, strong cellular health, good circulation, strong immune system functions and smooth, healthy skin.	Suggested Use As a dietary supplement, mix one level (10.95g) scoop in six to eight oz. of cold water or juice, one time daily. Supplement Facts Serving size: 10.95g (one level scoop) Servings Per Container: 30 Amount Per Serving: Calories: 34 Total Fat: <.5g Saturated Fat: 0g Total Carbohydrates: 10g Sugars: 0g Fiber: 3g Protein: 0g Vitamin C: 17mg Folic Acid: 400mcg

IngredientsProprietary Fruit Powder Blend, 4900 mg
(Containing blueberry, blackberry, black cherries, black raspberries, black currants, plums, elderberries, bilberries, figs and raisins)
Soluable Fiber (Fibersol-2), 200mg
Proprietary Vegetable Powder Blend, 1250 mg
(Containing eggplant, purple carrots, purple cabbage, and beets)
Acai Fruit Powder, 400 mg
Camu Camu Powder, 300 mg
Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) Fruit Extract, 300 mg
yields Mangostin, 30 mg
Gogi (Wolfberry/Lycium barbarum) Berry Powder, 200 mg
Proprietary “Brain” Blend, 100 mg containing L-Carnosine and Alpha GPC
P40p™ Pomegranate Extract, 40 mg yielding Punicosides, 16 mg
Stevia, 35 mg
Other Ingredients: natural raspberry, strawberry, cherry, vanilla and spearmint flavors, banana powder, cinnamon, citric acid.

Thoughts on Raw

Still not back to 100% raw.

Maybe I will start again on Monday (today is Saturday). The weekends can be so tempting with everyone home and wanting to go and eat and get special snacks.

Even though I am not raw, it has been at least 12 days of no meat. Vegetarinism may be my best bet for easing into the raw lifestyle. I feel really tired; even more so than when I was eating just raw. I'm assuming the heavy foods I've recently begun ingesting (rice, pasta, beans, corn chip, flour tortillas, etc) are the culprit.

I'm not raw today

This would have been day 10 of being raw. So what happened? I guess I could sum it up to not feeling I could 'mentally' handle being raw.

Physically I was o.k. Well, I won't say 'completely' o.k. My bowels feel congested. I don't even think I had a bowel movement yesterday. I've always been a bit 'slow' in that department and I thought being raw would help things out. I did have very loose bowels for the 1st couple of days into being raw but then things began to feel like they were stopping up. I had the feeling of having a full colon but incomplete movements.

So anyway today I had a huge bowl of elbow noodles mixed in with a can of green beans and a can of mixed greens with several tablespoons of salsa and a few dashes of teriakyi sauce. It tasted great and I felt much better mentally.

Once I left the house, I stopped and had 2 bean burritos from Taco Bell with no cheese and then I ate what was left of my 4yr olds chicken rice bowl that he got from Taco Bell. That consisted of lettuce, refried beans, and rice with a few little strips of chips.

I'm not sure where this is leading to. I'm not sure if I can see my life consisting of just fruit and raw vegetables. Maybe I do need to practice making some more 'gourmet' type raw dishes that mimic cooked foods. I don't particularly relish that idea.

I feel like I can go without meat for quite a while but as far as rice (brown preferably which I enjoy), beans, pasta occasionally, and vegetable soups I don't know if I am willing to make that sacrifice.