Well today is the day. This past year I made an amazing discovery. It all began and was a several month long process. I had been reading the Doctrine and Covenants Section 89 known as the Word of Wisdom. It is the health code of our beliefs as Latter-day Saints. It discusses the limited use of meat which Shane and I have been diligently attempting this last year and a half. However, upon closer inspection, I found my answer. Because the directions are so broad, if one searches, you can find direction on your particular needs.
For me, what spoke very loud and clearly - that what was going to help with my compulsive eating and digestive issues was to Strive to Eat Vegan Most Often. I did a test if you will in February/March. I was in Guelph for 3 weeks helping Jocelyn's boyfriend Corey's grandfather that is in a nursing home while Corey's mom - Rose was taking a vacation in Scotland. While I was in Guelph, I stayed for most of my visit with my good vegan friend, Janette. For the next 3 weeks, I ate completely vegan. I felt fantastic. My digestive issues were almost completely absent except for a day that I had an emotional upset that brought one on. My cravings for excess food were also non-existent.
So that was my amazing discovery. My conclusion to feel better and have some weight-loss was to Strive to Eat Vegan Most Often. Once I was home it was more difficult but most of the time I have been eating Vegetarian most often. Except as I stated at the beginning of this post, which has not been so. And I am feeling it.
This morning I woke up with a firmer resolve as I mentioned that I was feeling yucky. And it's been a good start. After working out some details with Shane, we agreed that at least for now, he is welcome to join me in whatever I am having but any meat foods is his domain.
SO FOR TODAY: I WILL STRIVE TO EAT VEGAN MOST OFTEN!
Though not everything that I am subscribing to; below is portions of an article on Yahoo, that sealed my inspiration today. It also has a nice pasta dish recipe below that can be made vegetarian too by leaving out the fish.
"7 words that will change the way you eat
Posted Fri, Jul 10, 2009
Canadian celeb chef Michael Smith says there are just seven words he follows when it comes to healthy eating: eat food, not too much, mostly plants.The motto comes from Michael Pollan's book 'Omnivores Dilemma' and it's one of the only guidelines Smith follows when it comes to preparing balanced meals.
"The media gives out contradictory nutritional information, says Smith. "Every week there's something you should eat, and something you shouldn't eat, and sometimes it's the same thing. It's very confusing "...
Smith is part of growing trend in Canada to return to locally produced food. ...
"When you know the story behind what you cook, it becomes personal," Smith says. "It's not just about the products, it's about the connections."...
"All of the major food problems we face - obesity, nutrition, sustainability - are a result of us taking food for granted," says Smith. "Buying locally is one of the easiest ways to be a good neighbour."...
And how can you do your best in the kitchen? "Unrealistic expectations are put upon people when it comes to cooking," Smith says. "The kitchen can be a friendly place. So set aside stresses, relax and make your kitchen your sanctuary."
If you want to whip up a truly simple, delicious and relaxing meal in your sanctuary, try Michael's amazing smoked salmon with pasta and simple lemon dill cream cheese sauce.
Smoked salmon with pasta and simple lemon dill cream cheese sauce...
1 lb penne or your favourite shaped pasta like bowties, long pastas like spaghetti don't work as well1 cup room temperature cream cheese
1 bunch of fresh dill, chopped
4 green onions, sliced
1 lemon, juiced and zested
1 heaping spoonful of Dijon mustard
1/4 cup capers
8 ounces smoked salmon, or more
sprinkled sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Season it liberally with salt until tastes like a day at the beach on Prince Edward Island. As the pasta cooks it will absorb the salted water and become properly seasoned. Cook al dente, until the pasta is cooked through but still pleasantly chewy.
Scoop out some of the starchy cooking water. Drain the pasta but not quite all the way. Leave it a bit wet. Toss the pasta back into the pot along with a splash or two of the reserved water, perhaps a half-cup or so in total then immediately add the rest of the ingredients. While the pasta is still steaming hot it will easily melt the cream cheese and form a rich creamy sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately."
