Well technically up until early this week,it was a big lie but now when my mom reminds me to eat my veggies,I will say “yes mom” and actually mean it.Why the change of heart?Well I’m glad you asked.A few weeks ago I decided to embark on a healthy lifestyle that involved cutting out diary products.I’m lactose intolerant and my doctor had recommended this dietary change but I ignored him.Anyway,feeling low on energy one afternoon,I decided to just go ahead and give it a try.This meant I’d have to pretty much throw everything in my fridge out and stock up on veggies and fruits and a few other healthy items.

I hit publix and after spending all of 5 minutes in the frozen foods section,I decided I hated everything they had to offer but as I was leaving,a few small boxes with a green giant caught my eye and being the curious person I am,I stopped to check them out.Long story short,I spent about 2 hrs checking out all the veggie choices offered by Green Giant.I ended up buying 5 boxes just to test them out and I would be lying if I tell you I came home and immediately tore into one of the boxes with uncontained excitement.No,the truth is I threw them in my freezer for over 8 days because I just couldn’t bring myself to eat them.

Then yesterday I decided to try one box.I was absolutely convinced I was going to hate it.I popped it in the microwave and in 4 minutes,I had a nice bowl of steamed veggies laid out before me.I closed my eyes and held my breath and took that first bite and before I knew it,I had worked my way through the entire bowl.And thats not even the shocking part.The shocking part is I actually enjoyed the veggies so much I had them for dinner and today I’m having another box for lunch and another one for dinner.Actually this reminds me,I need to head down to Publix and stock up on some more of the veggies.Where has this Green Giant stuff been all my life?I’m so hooked on it its not even funny.The portions are perfect,the veggies are delicious and hey all you have to add is some chicken and you’ve got a perfect meal for less than $10!You know with me it comes down to saving money and time while still eating right and with Green Giant,I’ve accomplished just that.

My mom isn’t going to believe her ears when I tell her I now truly do love veggies but next time I see her,I already know what I’m going to prepare for us to enjoy while catching up and you bet it starts with V and ends with S!