As part of our dinner I steamed the artichokes and we ate them with a little hummus. I could have made fancier dip, but we decided to stick to something we had and keep it simple so we can make it more interesting next time. I really enjoyed eating it and it's a fun food to pull apart! So, my goal to eat something completely new this week is a success! And watermelon made a great dessert. (It always tastes better when you get a good deal, too! I found seedless melons for $3.99!!)
I've also lost a total of 14 pounds since December. And I had an opportunity to wear my swimsuit today, FINALLY! It was much easier to get into than when I first bought it.
My body is changing. (I am breathing more easily and I can see my toes without leaning forward.) My tastebuds are changing. (Carrots are really sweet! And I can taste the salt in a bite of bread.) My outlook on life is improving. (I really believe now that I can lose 15 more pounds.) I call that success.
Explore with me and discover how food can heal!
As my knowledge of food science gradually increases, I have discovered that the quote sometimes attributed to Hippocrates really is true: "Let your food be medicine and your medicine be food." As a former pre-med student and the mother of seven children I have found over the years that the medicinal band-aids so often administered by the doctors of our day are far less effective than the consistent consumption of whole foods accompanied by physical activity. Often medications and treatments are prescribed with rarely a word about improving an individual's diet. Foods provided to patients in hospitals reflect the misconceptions that many in the medical establishment have about nutrition. And while I find myself in disagreement with the methods employed by some doctors, I do recommend that you seek the advice and help of a qualified physician who places great emphasis on nutrition and preventive therapies. If you have a good one, count yourself as blessed!
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From My Daughter~ the Smoothie Queen
Sometimes yummy things emerge from the blender when you just throw in what you have:
QuickSand Smoothie
5 large strawberries
1 banana (can be frozen or fresh)
1 1/2 cups sliced cantaloupe
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
2 cups fresh spinach leaves (optional)
1 1/2 cups water
Blend until creamy and then add large handful of ice cubes. Blend again until creamy and Enjoy!
QuickSand Smoothie
5 large strawberries
1 banana (can be frozen or fresh)
1 1/2 cups sliced cantaloupe
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
2 cups fresh spinach leaves (optional)
1 1/2 cups water
Blend until creamy and then add large handful of ice cubes. Blend again until creamy and Enjoy!
Book Shelf
- "Eat to Live" by Dr. Joel Fuhrman
- "Eat for Health" by Dr. Joel Fuhrman
- "The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods" by Michael Murray, Joseph Pizzorno and Lara Pizzorno
- "The China Study" by T. Colin Campbell and Thomas M. Campbell II
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