3 day fruit cleanse {raw zucchini and tomato pasta}

I am on week 4 of Laurie's 40 Days through Lent, which is supposed to mean that I have been working in daily yoga practices and meditation, but, sadly, I've found it harder to fit in than I had hoped. Silly me. I have managed to go to Monday night yoga for the last month, and I have been getting a lot out of the group's weekly meetings where we have been focusing on shifting perspective. I need more of that. Part of this week's challenge is a 3 day fruit fast, with the intention of cleansing and restoring the body. I am on day 2, and it has not been as wonderful as a bowl full of cherries. Even though I have been eating enough fruit to keep hunger at bay, I never really feel satisfied, and all I can think about is a latte and almond croissant. Have I mentioned that I decided to eat only raw fruit for the cleanse? If I am going to go for it, I want to get the most out of all of the apples, oranges, strawberries, grapes, avocados, cucumber, papaya, mango, tomato, zucchini, bell pepper, and cantaloupe that I can. Gabriel's participating, too, so at least I am not the only one eating a plateful of raw fruit for dinner. But this plateful really wasn't that bad. It would have been better on a warmer day, somewhere around August, but it hit the spot last night. Raw Zucchini Pasta with Tomato and Pepper Marinara Sauce It was really simple to throw together: 1. Shred 2 zucchini and set aside. 2. Seed, stem, and chop 1 red bell pepper and 1/2 yellow bell pepper. Chop 1 tomato. Set aside a handful of the peppers and tomato. 3. Put the rest of the peppers and tomato into the blender along with 1 cup of tomato sauce, the juice of 1 lemon, 1/2 of a jalapeno (seeded and chopped), 1 tsp dried oregano, and a small handful of fresh parsley. Puree. 4. Serve the shredded zucchini with the sauce and a spoonful of the reserved tomatoes and peppers. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil. Serve with a smile. It's good for you.