Today's Juice: the great eliminator

I still have shivers from today's juice, but it wasn't that bad.  I am stuffed full, too.  This recipe made 3 cups, and I drank it all.  Next time I'll have to share.

Here's the recipe:

the great eliminator
*What does that mean?  Eliminator of toxins?  Or that I'll have to use the bathroom a lot today?  Thankfully I'm mostly at home today just in case.  UPDATE:  It's the 2nd one, but just one good clean out. :) Thought you'd like to know.

makes 2 to 3 cups

1 medium or large beet
1 cucumber
1/2 to 1 head romaine lettuce
10 medium carrots
1 inch fresh ginger (optional) *I left this out!  I know it's good for detoxing, but I just couldn't bring myself to add it.  I haven't recovered from that last juice I had with fresh garlic & ginger!

I give this juice 4 stars out of 5.

Product Review: Buckwheat!

Buckwheat-  A few month ago I hadn't even heard of buckwheat!  What is it exactly? Well, according to wikipedia, it's not even related to the wheat family.  It's a fruit, not a grain. (!?)  I tried buckwheat a month ago, and I'm in love!  The only thing I've tried is Bob's Red Mill Organic Creamy Buckwheat hot cereal.  Mmmmmmm.  So good!  This morning I had to make a second serving because I love it so much. 

I bought this cereal by chance.  It was out of desperation, because I was missing my morning cereal.  It was one of the first things I came across while looking for cereal at a health food store, and I remembered that it was on a list of things I could have.  I can't even remember how much it cost- I think about $4-$5.  There are 12 servings per container, and this bag has lasted me at least a month and a half.

It's really easy to make.  You just put 1/4 cup of the buckwheat in a bowl, add 3/4 c. water, microwave on high for 3 minutes, and then let it sit, covered, for 3 minutes.  When it's ready it's kind of solidified & kind of gelatinous, which took me off guard.  But it's actually kind of the consistency of tapioca pudding when you stir it up.  Add the stevia & milk, and it is YUMMY.

I give this cereal five out of five stars!  Now I want to try the buckwheat groats for cereal.  Have any of you tried them before?  What are some of your favorite "healthy" foods that took you by surprise?