While browsing CNN for the most recent news, I found some shocking information (or rather not so shocking, less like a revelation and more like a confirmation). More than 85% of American consumers are not getting enough fruits and vegetables. Gasp!
If I am any sort of representation of the "normal" 22 year old (and I'm guessing my eating habits are somewhat normal for that age group), then this is not news. I will admit now, in front of the entire World Wide Web, that I don't get the recommended 2-4 servings of fruit and 3-5 servings of vegetables. And they want you to eat that every day.
In truth, I am lucky if I eat that many fruits and vegetables in two weeks. I might go out and get a salad at this one good salad place here in town every few weeks, but as far as buying it myself and eating it, that doesn't ever happen. And its not that I don't like fruits and veggies, in fact I love them! There isn't any specific reason why, it just happens that way when you're a college student and you consider bread (or any sort of bread product) the basis for most meals. But have no fear, I am taking action. Last night....I ate......a pluot! (and it was goooooood.)
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1 comment:
I am POSITIVELY SHOCKED at your eating habits!!! But you are not alone. Today at MarVal (the absolute gourmet grocery-right?) the checker, a twenty-something girl, asked me as I bought fresh pears, "What exactly do pears taste like?" I asked her if she were kidding. (she wasn't). What is your generation coming to???? Go eat your fruit, Elizabite!! Love from Mom
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