Guest guest Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 Greetings Members: FYI: I've found this method to work even with adults. Try it out.Robert Cohen <notmilk wrote: notmilk From: "Robert Cohen" <notmilkWed, 04 Jan 2006 12:02:01 -0000NOTMILK - Force Feeding Fruit to TeensEach Sunday, I do the bulk of my weekly food shoppingat the local supermarket and produce stores. I plan onpurchasing ten portions of fruit per day for each andevery member of my family, and the usual Monday-Fridayroutine was to then watch apples turn soft, and orangesturn green. Bananas would ripen, and sometimes end upas banana bread. Tomatoes would ooze stinky-brown liquid,from which would spontaneously generate fruit flies.A variety of living creatures would then feast upon myfruit, with the exception of Lisa and my three daughters.How many of us take time to slice up wedgesof fruit for our loved ones?I write this at 6:00 AM, having just spent the pastten minutes cutting slices of apples and oranges forLizzy. Without my efforts, she'll fly out the doorto high school without having eaten breakfast.I peel the entire orange, then section the slices sothat they contain no gristle. I then slice nearlypaper-thin Winesap and Macintosh apples. To that,a quartered Bosc pear is added.Oranges are juiced for an additional dose of Vitamin C.I sometimes visit friend's homes and take note of theabsense of fruit. Most kids do not eat fruit...certainlynot even the inadequate number of portions recommendedby the USDA on their poorly planned food pyramid.When my daughters invite friends over, there is alwaysa ripe cantaloupe, honeydew melon or pineapple to cut upfor a snack. There are rarely leftovers.Fruit is a treat, but I've learned through experiencethat in my home it will sit in a bowl, untouched, unlessI make the presentation on a silver platter.After taking the initiative to cut it up, everybodyappreciates the effort. Whether for breakfast or acomputer or television snack, fruit is the best wayof getting children and adults on a daily vitaminregimen.Visit a produce store today. Buy organic, if possible.If you live anywhere near me (Bergen County, New Jersey),it is well worth the trip to visit that farmstand on OldHook road in Harrington Park. The store is open all yearround and also has a large walk-in refrigerator containinghundreds of varieties of grains, flours, beans, and driedfruit.Add a cornucopia of fresh fruits to your home today.Whether placed on a kitchen counter or living room table,here's one still life that promotes a long and healthylifestyle.Robert Cohenhttp://www.notmilk.comGood Health to You Elaine DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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