Spring Moment

Though it is very hard to tell as I look out the window, spring has sprung and it is time to clean out, clean up and get ready for the great weather we have here in northern California. Now, since it is too wet to do any outside clean up, how about inside clean up?

I am talking about inside your body. After all we are watery beings. We float the first nine months, all our insides are bathed in moisture and all our internal machinery need juices to keep them operating efficiently. The surest way to do that is to drink plenty of water. I do not mean soda or fruit juices. I mean water.The rule of thumb for how much to drink goes like this: divide your weight in half, and drink that amount of water each day. This may seem like a lot of water, but keeping toxins out of your body is a 24/7/365 deal.

If facing that much plain water seems overwhelming , here are a few suggestions to spice things up. Float slices of citrus or cucumber, kumquat or orange. How about a sprig of mint, tarragon, or cilantro and lime. What if its too cold to drink cold liquids? Try hot water with a little honey and ginger. All of these ideas and more you can find at www.VeggieLife.com