Going ALL Natural

So I have made a big decision for our family. I have been researching and researching health benefits of natural foods. I know it sounds stupid but I never realized until recently how bad the stuff we eat is for our bodies. Maybe I realized it but didn't want to admit it. It is almost scary how bad most of the stuff in my house is for my family. It is sad. And I feel awful for what I have been giving my kids for the past couple years.

 Yuck!

But I have turned over a new leaf....I have decided to change our habits. And get smart about the things we put in our mouths. We have a LONG way to go.....but we will get there. 

Natural foods are best for us....and while most everyone realizes that, it is also hard to live by that philosophy. 

First to go.....artificial sweeteners. As in no more diet cokes for me....no more sweet and low in my coffee. And to think that all this time I have been drinking diet sodas thinking it was better for me.  This is hard. Week 1 has been difficult. 

But do you realize how BAD it is for you?

Processed foods.....is basically everything in my pantry. Easy boxed meals, canned goods and soups, frozen meals, cereals, chips, crackers. Those are next to go. They have so many additives in them...half of them I can't even pronounce. Artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, chemicals....gross. This will be hardest on the kids. When they want cereal or snacks or chips. I am basically going to be looking for things that have less than 5 ingredients. That really limits things. Do you even look on the back of the labels? Well, you should.

I am buying fresh fruits and vegetables from here on out....mostly organic. 

Like I said this is going to be a long road transitioning to only fresh foods and meats. But it will totally be worth it for my kids and my family.

Some of the fresh produce I purchased this week. I have been making the kids fresh juice as opposed to juice boxes with added sugar and color. They love it.