Oprah Show - Health Crisis

I know, I do not usually post twice in one day but I have to share this -- NOW!

This week on Oprah --- Oprah challenged her staff to go vegan for seven days. I am not advertising the section of the show where they talk about eating Vegan.

I am not writing on here to suggest a vegan lifestyle... I do not like how much soy her guest speaker advertised. SOY IS BAD, remember my post.

I like meat! I like my meat, from my local farmer. I like everything about my meat. I like the way my farmer treats his cows and how he talks to them and how he feeds them. He is even kind to them all the way to the end.

One part of the show that I couldn't help watching OVER and OVER and OVER again is when Oprah interviews Michael Pollan. I am not joking you when I say I watched this short clip 10+ times... It is just crazy to me. He makes some really crazy points.

Did you know 75% of Health care spending is spent on chronic diseases linked to diet??? Yes, this is bankrupting us... We have more access to healthier foods and the American Diet is now a catastrophe.

To watch the video, click here.

Thankfully, this is how my family and I eat.

We barely eat anything processed. We have little to NO white. (sugars, grains, flours) Meals do have to be planned out and do take a little more time. We only have this one body and we plan on staying awhile.

How do you and your family eat???

Mulligatawny Soup with Venison

Thank you, Heather from All Kinds of Goodies, for the reminder of this great Seinfield clip! 

... no soup for you!

We are working on another version of the soup and it is going to be GREAT!

The Ingredients:

1 - 2 lbs ground venison

2 cups carrots, diced

3 parsnips, diced

1 onion, diced

1 small apple

4 cups chicken broth

1 can coconut milk

1 TBSP Parsley

1 TBSP Mild Red Curry

1 - 2 tsp garlic powder

1 - 2 tsp paprika

2 tsp nutmeg

Brussels Sprouts
Brussels cut in half
Olive Oil
Soy Sauce or Aminos
Lemon Pepper
tiny pinch of sea salt

Bake at 350 for 30 - 45 minutes.

I almost forgot ---- Are you friends with Enjoying Healthy Foods on Facebook??? If not - go now!!! As soon as we reach 200 "Likes" I will give away.....

A jar of Coconut Butter!!!! :) One of my favorites!!!! Comment on my facebook page and let me know you have joined! THANKS!!!!

Feel free to suggest the page to your friends too!!! Looking forward to sharing this jar of pure deliciousness!

Part of Pennywise Thursday, Souper (Soup, Salad & Sammies) Sundays@Kahakai Kitchen

Paleo

If you "Like" Enjoying Healthy Foods on Facebook, you may have seen a status update that we are starting a new eating adventure. 


There are several reasons for this sudden change but one is most important. As you know, I have mentioned it several times, but I have an intolerance to Gluten (pretty sure it is to ALL grains). When we go shopping, I end up picking up one package of Brown Rice Pasta and I often cook Quinoa (which is a better choice but still grain). You may not know that I have an autoimmune disease, hashimoto's disease.




So, let's get a little uncomfortable... Let's challenge ourselves.... We are throwing it out!!!! 


We have watched a few friends try out Paleo and seen there results. I have also searched blogs and seen their results. 


What is Paleo??? 
It’s easy to emulate the healthy diet and lifestyle of our Paleolithic ancestors. Lean proteins, fruits, veggies and good fats. With a very simple shift we not only remove the foods that are at odds with our health (grains, legumes, and dairy) but we also increase our intake of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.


How will this help my Autoimmunity???
Many people have found significant improvements in autoimmune disease by eliminating the Neolithic foods (grains, legumes, and dairy) and building a diet around nutritious Paleo options. 


We have found (and liked) that Paleo is not a "One Fits All Plan" more of a here are the guidelines, customize how you want!


Here is the basics.

The Paleo diet is built from the healthiest, most nutritious foods available:

• Lean proteins that support strong muscles, healthy bones and optimal immune function. Protein also makes you feel satisfied between meals.
• Fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients that have been shown to decrease the likelihood of developing a number of degenerative diseases including cancer, diabetes and neurological decline.
• Healthy fats from nuts, seeds, avocados, olive oil, fish oil and grass-fed meat. Scientific research and epidemiological studies show that diets rich in Monounsaturated and Omega-3 fats dramatically reduce the instances of obesity, cancer, diabetes, heart disease and cognitive decline.

Simple meaning - 70 % (or 80%) vegetables and 30% (20%) meat/protein 


I am really excited to blog about our journey and I hope that you continue to follow. Meals are still going to be delicious and full of flavor. 

It is going to take me a little bit to get started but I plan on posting our entire day of meals. I want to do that for a couple of reasons but most importantly to keep myself accountable. I am ready to "stop making excuses" and get back to my pre-pregnancy body, actually, I want to improve that... I would like to be comfortable and confident and most importantly healthy (inside and out!)

Who is with me??? Anyone want to take this challenge with me??? 


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Oh yes, I almost forgot, again!!!! The WINNER of the Mexican Vanilla is ... Shelli! Please email me your address and I will get that out to you ASAP! 


Thank you for everyone who played!