Good honk.

It is what my cousins Debbie and Sheri used to say instead of the typical Charlie Brownism, “good grief.”

It is fitting right now. Part of this new plant-based eating plan we have undertaken includes the addition of Indian Gooseberry.

I can almost guarantee you haven’t ever had one. But I double dog dare you.

Good honk it is not for the faint of heart.

Good honk it is not for the wimps who throw in towels easily.

Good honk.

It is so bitter and tart, it has to be consumed in powder form, called amla powder. A daily dose is 1 teaspoon, I kid you not. And 1 teaspoon is DI.FIH.COLT. to get down.

This berry has the highest antioxidant content of any food known to man, 200 times more than blueberries.

This berry has the 2nd highest content of Vitamin C, right behind camu camu fruit, whatever THAT is.

The average American meal has 25-100 units of antioxidants. One tiny teaspoon of this honker has nearly 800 units of antioxidants.

On this Friday evening, I am grateful for a few things.

1. My work family ordered a bag of amla powder and did a test kitchen yesterday, sending us the video so we could see them try it before we did. And they are going to do this with us. I love them all.
2. Sara was here with us as we attempted this bitter nastiness, so she has an idea of what SACRIFICES we are making to change our lifestyle and get Sam to healing.
3. Sam didn’t throw it ALL up.
4. I didn’t throw ANY of it up.
5. We are now 4 teaspoons down. Just 47,000 more to go.