This blog is perfect. Why? Because I’m ready for a new topic – ha. Not that I’m ready to quit watching what I eat but I think I’m aware now – I’ve said it out loud and I’m listening to my body. I never shared the fact that with the birth of my daughter last October I gave up dairy b/c she needed me to. I’ve always had a bit of a lactose problem but never addressed it and I do feel better. I had also been toying with the idea of become g-free. I couldn’t do both right away so I’ve stopped dairy, for the most part (I cook with butter), but gluten will be next and maybe dairy will come back into my diet in small doses – or for NYC visits that include pizza Lactaid will be my friend. I hope what people get from my smaller challenges is that every little bit helps.
The most important lesson here has been awareness – take a minute every Sunday or Monday or the beginning of the day and think about what you and your family will be eating. I feel like they are my responsibility so now that I’ve started with me I am prepared to keep it up for them.
Here are some of the best things I’ve learned this month:
Spinach and brussel sprouts are my new fave veggies.
Pistachios are the low fat nut and delicious.
The Magic Bullet (personal blender) does NOT work – don’t buy it.
Watch your fingers when using a mandolin slicer - ouch.
try this brussel sprout recipe. I made it last month and I hadn't purchased brussel sprouts in years! It was soooo good this way and couldn't be easier. http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/goldencrusted-brussels-sprouts-recipe.html
ReplyDeleteI lust after the magice bullet everytime that commercial comes on television, good to know resisting buying it has been a good thing. I just love that commercial, look!! You can make pesto! Cut veggies! Make a margarita for one!!
ReplyDeletethat's almost the exact bs recipe i use bell - it's so good. i add pancetta sometimes.
ReplyDeleteand yes cassie it sucks - it works about as good as the $10 blender from the dollar store. i had to bang it on the counter over and over. don't buy it.
I love the Magic Bullet!
ReplyDeleteThe battery operated ones are fun, too.
Ha.
I just got tested today for Celiac. I'll let you know how it goes. We will be the fun chicks at the next girls va-ca LOL!! Love you & miss you! xoxo
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