lundi 8 février 2010

Salon Bio (organic fair)


Last Saturday I went to the salon de bio at Port de Pantin. I had lots of health problems in the past so these days am always on the hunt for healthy body building foods.

I noticed that most black people I came across had natural hair or dreads. Natural hair = natural way of living. I didn't see anyone with sisterlocks - so I was quite unique but since I had my hair tied back, no one noticed my microlocks. Anywayz.

I got myself lots of organic grains like mixed wild rice, quinoa, bulgar rice, couscous, soja. And I got some cheese, cremant, wine, herbal teas, apple cidar vinegar etc - all organic and at resonable prices. My bag was heavy but I didn't mind coz I was buring calories!

Seems like the in thing these days are Goji berries (wolf berries), from the Himalayas. So many people were filling their bags with Gojis. When I first came across Goji's last spring, they were going for 60 euros a kilo. I refused to buy them and instead got a Chinese friend to send me some and they only cost about 3 euros for a kilo! But this time I noticed the prices had dropped and they were affordable.

It was my exercise weekend with no to invitations; but just as I was leaving the fair, my phone rang and friends who live not too far from Port de Pantin invited me to their place. I didn't even think to say no and how could I when I have a lion's appetite! I dashed back and got a bottle of cremant and went to dinner. My friends had prepared the most delicious homemade sausage rolls, followed by a chicken and veggie meal, and then dessert. It was well balanced meal but since I'd broken my vow, the little devlish voice was bugging me about the calories. Anywayz I enjoyed my food and the good company.

Go Goji: They are packed with very high level of antioxidants, as well as relatively high levels of some important vitamins and minerals. Some health benefits include a reduction in blood pressure and cholesterol. It is also thought to be helpful in preventing cancer due to the high levels of antioxidants. The berries help to improve immune function since the antioxidants deal with a some of the free radicals that might otherwise cause diseases. Voilà.

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