For those of you following along at home: today’s the colonoscopy day. I am very much looking forward to eating something that requires actual chewing this afternoon.
I only have three things today because woo, this colonoscopy prep is very draining (ahahahaha. literally.) But, I at least wanted to get a post up so all of you could enjoy sharing your frugalities with each other.
1. I froze my raspberries
Sooo, I did some more reading about the whole “no raw fruits and vegetables for three days prior to a colonoscopy” rule, and apparently, it’s best not to eat anything with peels or seeds, even if it’s cooked.
I had some raspberries that were definitely going to go bad before my dietary restrictions were lifted, and I had planned to just cook them. But…raspberries are very seedy, even cooked.
So, I rinsed, dried, and froze them, and they can go in a smoothie after my procedure.
2. I ate lots of Cream of Wheat
Normally, I try to eat a lot of fiber, so Cream of Wheat is not generally on the menu.
But, when I got that random digestive illness a few months back, I bought a box, and I have been slowly trying to use it up.
The low-fiber diet they put me on for a few days prior to my colonoscopy was the perfect opportunity, though!
3. I drank lots of my homemade chicken broth
Yesterday was a clear liquids-only day, and I ended up going through quite a few containers of my homemade chicken broth.
It’s nice to have a little something salty to throw in the mix, since most clear liquid options are sweet.
Your turn! What frugal things have you been up to lately?
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