What You Can Do: Many Vermonters still do not see the “hidden hunger” in our state. Tell a friend about the issue; share these hunger facts. Use social networking to inform people – invite your friends to be fans of Hunger Free Vermont on Facebook.
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I'm eating a mushy banana. I hate mushy bananas. I like my bananas to be slightly green and this is why I usually only buy one or two on my weekly shopping run because I know any more than that will get too ripe for my liking and end up in the freezer for future banana bread or smoothies. However, this week I needed an affordable and filling fruit option. And the banana has really helped stave off hunger pangs between breakfast and lunch. However, I am sick of them. Plus I am not getting the variety of nutrients that I would normally get as my fruit options this week were apple and banana--and my veggie options were red leaf lettuce, broccoli, and the avocado I splurged on. It could be worse, but I know I will be ready to mix things up when this week is over!
ReplyDeleteDay 6 and Bob has jumped ship. As I write this post, he is off getting dinner from LaVilla. The thought of eating chicken, carrots, celery and onions over pasta again for dinner was not appealing to him. I'm much more content with the lack of variety. I'm also more dedicated to the process. He feels he has gained all the awareness he needs regarding food insecurity. I on the other hand, can not give up the challenge at this point. Now that our food supply has become very sparse the challenge really begins. This is where the real awareness of food insecurity will hit home.
ReplyDeleteI'm cooking the rest of the lentils tonight and I have a few eggs left. I'll put the lentils in the bottom of a pie plate and pour the eggs over the top. Lentil quiche with celery and onions for lunch and dinner tomorrow. I'll let you know how it turns out.
My energy level is definitely being effected. The motivation for a daily workout is as low as my energy. I also have had a nagging headache today. From results of my nutrition analysis, my average intake has been around 1200 calories. Definitely lower than what I need to support my active lifestyle. Most likely the headache is from low blood sugar. I'm definitely hungry!!
I will accomplish the challenge but for me this is only a game. The real winners are those who live this challenge day in and day out.
This was certainly challenging and eye opening for me.
ReplyDeleteRice and beans with hamburger and broccoli or carrots or scrambled eggs for dinner and pb&j or bologna sandwich with an apple or banana were lunch.
This has made me think about the luxury I have for spending on things like twice weekly ice tea from Dunkin' Donuts ($2.25/day). If I had bought ice tea, would have meant going without lunch or dinner that day.