Cucumbers are the new watermelon

Did you know that cucumbers smell like watermelon?

My little bear loves cucumbers. She ate half of one tonight, by herself. Too often she is the best and most healthy eater in our house. And she's 2 years old.

So I cautiously smelled the cucumber. I asked husband if he likes cucumbers.
He said yes.
I asked why.
He said, "I don't know. It's healthy. It's not like vegetable eaters go out of their way to eat vegetables because they taste good!"
There goes any chance of me being a successful vegetable eater by the time I'm 30, right?

So I smelled it again. It smells like watermelon.
Why?

It can't be too scary then. I do like the smell of cucumber lotion.
It wasn't scary. But it was bland. And not the sort of "fresh" or healthy taste I was hoping for. Almost like eating the white part near the rind of a watermelon. I can't say that it changed my life, but maybe I'll keep trying it. Maybe it's an acquired taste. Like coffee. Or like dark beer. (Both things I've been successful at loving). And I've started eating almonds. At first I gagged. But I kept telling myself that they are like a healthy version of sunflower seeds. And now I love them. But only the ones with salt.

Do you eat cucumbers?
If so why?
How do you eat them? Fresh? How do you prepare them if you cook with them?
Inspire me.

In other news, I tried KALE last weekend. My mother-in-love made soup with kale in it. And I ate it. Again, my world wasn't completely turned upside down by it, but I was able to swallow it without hesitation. It wasn't bad. And it's quite healthy. I did try to eat shredded lettuce on a sandwich last week and totally gagged every bite down until finally I had to just take it off. I just couldn't do it.

And now, my confession. Aside from all the other reasons I'm trying to eat vegetables, they are only worth ZERO/0/NULL/ZILCH points in weight watchers. Wish me luck!

Turning a new Leaf

Well, two years later, I'm vowing to do it again. I'm going to turn a new leaf in my life.

Two years, two babies, too many nauseated days filled with too many comfortable foods.

Today. Today was 52 degrees. We went on a walk and I felt as though I could see leaves budding on the trees. So what better day than to make an effort with green leaves in my own life?

Lunch: Subway Club with spinach leaves. My secret? Pickles. The crunchiness of the pickles disguises the crunch of the spinach leaves. And the strong flavor covers up the green taste. Easy.

Supper: Grilled Asparagus. Plenty of garlic salt for these tastebuds. And I couldn't make it to the funny budded ends…but I ate some. Small victories.

http://www.food.com/recipe/grilled-asparagus-w-garlic-281032

I might have to get on the smoothie bandwagon. To be continued...