Eating Fresh? Real Foods?
What is that?
It is the elimination of over-processed, highly industrialized foods. No more Hamburger Helper, and Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. Hello fresh vegetables, and home cooking. It is also educating oneself on what is best to put on the dinner table for your family.
I started this process about 6 years ago, after the birth of my daughter. It actually started with a dare actually. I can't believe that I am saying this, but I wanted to buy Rachel Ray's 365 Meals: No Repeats. My husband said I could get it, if I cooked every recipe from the book. I said deal, and almost 1 1/2 years later I finished cooking from that book. We noticed some amazing things that were taking place. First, my second son who had been plagued with sinus issues and ear infections were becoming more and more infrequent. Second, energy levels and activity levels increased for all members. Finally, dramatic weight loss. I lost 40 pounds! Before this I worked out and wouldn't have much of the impact. When I started this real foods process and exercise the weight came off slowly but steadily. I am now at the lowest weight of my life, and have kept it off for 5 years. This got me asking a lot of questions. What else can be doing to improve the health of my family? So I began to conduct more research.
First, I started by searching websites. One of the first websites I was led to, was GNOWFGLINS, from there I found Nourishing Gourmet, and Nourishing Days. Three great blogs that I suggest reading. I also looked into the Weston A. Price foundation. It has been a real learning experience, and absolutely fascinating.
Second, I learned to plan meals. Meal planning is essential. I will be sharing my experiences with you in my next post.
So what does this all mean? I am going to share all that I have learned, including recipes, and tips to make you meal planning success. Can't wait to share my next post, take care for now.
