I haven't shared this website yet, but lately it has been my go-to site for ideas on healthy meals that are also kid friendly. Amy has some FANTASTIC ideas on presenting foods in a way kids will eat them (or at least try them) and I'm trying to incorporate her menu planning ideas as well so that we can amp up our vegetable intake.
Anyway, without further ado, here is the fabulous: SUPER HEALTHY KIDS
*Check out her Healthy Habits plates as well. I think I'm going to order four so the kids can have two each.
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Wednesday, October 6, 2010
The Whys Behind our Eating
We've recently changed the way we've been eating for a variety of reasons, mostly related to that we don't want to die anytime soon and maybe this will help. When I mention that we are eating more vegetarian meals and more organic foods people inevitably ask why we do it and so, dear internet, I'm going to not only answer them, but every one of you too. Don't you feel lucky?
Reason 1:
We are Mormon. If you want to learn more about Mormons and what we believe, go here. In a nutshell, there is a revelation that was given by God to Joseph Smith in 1833 called the Word of Wisdom. In it we are told how to keep our bodies physically and spiritually healthy. To learn more go here.
Specifically this revelation says, "...all wholesome herbs God hath ordained for the constitution, nature, and use of man. Every herb in the season thereof, and every fruit in the season thereof....flesh also of the beasts and of the fowls of the air, I, the Lord, have ordained for the use of man with thanksgiving; nevertheless they are to be used sparingly....all grain is ordained for the use of man and of beasts, to be the staff of life..." (DC 89:11-14). To read the entirety of the revelation go here.
With this revelation comes amazing blessings if we follow this Word of Wisdom, blessings of health, wisdom, great treasures of knowledge, and that the destroying angel shall pass by them. Blessings I surely want, especially since I've been suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (that's a whole other post).
When I evaluated how we were eating, I realized that we were eating meat-centered meals. Every meal contained meat of some kind and rarely vegetables and grains. We were, in my opinion, ignoring some of the benefits and blessings that come with living in line with this revelation.
So, what have we changed? We eat more grains, lots more...whole grains. We eat more fruits and vegetables and we try to eat them when they are in season. We eat less meat...trying to only eat meat twice a week. Granted, this is still in transition mode and we aren't able to always follow this, but we are trying and I believe we are aligning ourselves more fully with this revelation.
Reason 2:
I get obsessed with things. Have you seen this movie? I'm not going to lie, there is some scary stuff in it and I became obsessed. It is a movie I believe everyone should see. The basic premise is to educate Americans on where there food comes from.
After this movie, I only buy organic where I can. I try to by free range chicken and beef, that is raised without antibiotics or hormones. If I can't afford it, I stick to buying the dirty dozen organically.
Reason 3:
We don't want to die. I can't exercise much because of the Chronic Fatigue and husband doesn't exercise much for a variety of reasons. We were both gaining weight and with hubby's history of high cholesterol and triglycerides we were putting ourselves at risk. Enter diet change. It's helped us both lose a little weight already and we've only been at it for about a month and a half.
So that's it, mostly. The whys. I promised a post of other things we've changed and tips on certain additives that are in food. I'll add that and then some resources I've turned to for finding information and healthier options. Hope this helps answer some more questions.
Reason 1:
We are Mormon. If you want to learn more about Mormons and what we believe, go here. In a nutshell, there is a revelation that was given by God to Joseph Smith in 1833 called the Word of Wisdom. In it we are told how to keep our bodies physically and spiritually healthy. To learn more go here.
Specifically this revelation says, "...all wholesome herbs God hath ordained for the constitution, nature, and use of man. Every herb in the season thereof, and every fruit in the season thereof....flesh also of the beasts and of the fowls of the air, I, the Lord, have ordained for the use of man with thanksgiving; nevertheless they are to be used sparingly....all grain is ordained for the use of man and of beasts, to be the staff of life..." (DC 89:11-14). To read the entirety of the revelation go here.
With this revelation comes amazing blessings if we follow this Word of Wisdom, blessings of health, wisdom, great treasures of knowledge, and that the destroying angel shall pass by them. Blessings I surely want, especially since I've been suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (that's a whole other post).
When I evaluated how we were eating, I realized that we were eating meat-centered meals. Every meal contained meat of some kind and rarely vegetables and grains. We were, in my opinion, ignoring some of the benefits and blessings that come with living in line with this revelation.
So, what have we changed? We eat more grains, lots more...whole grains. We eat more fruits and vegetables and we try to eat them when they are in season. We eat less meat...trying to only eat meat twice a week. Granted, this is still in transition mode and we aren't able to always follow this, but we are trying and I believe we are aligning ourselves more fully with this revelation.
Reason 2:
I get obsessed with things. Have you seen this movie? I'm not going to lie, there is some scary stuff in it and I became obsessed. It is a movie I believe everyone should see. The basic premise is to educate Americans on where there food comes from.
After this movie, I only buy organic where I can. I try to by free range chicken and beef, that is raised without antibiotics or hormones. If I can't afford it, I stick to buying the dirty dozen organically.
Reason 3:
We don't want to die. I can't exercise much because of the Chronic Fatigue and husband doesn't exercise much for a variety of reasons. We were both gaining weight and with hubby's history of high cholesterol and triglycerides we were putting ourselves at risk. Enter diet change. It's helped us both lose a little weight already and we've only been at it for about a month and a half.
So that's it, mostly. The whys. I promised a post of other things we've changed and tips on certain additives that are in food. I'll add that and then some resources I've turned to for finding information and healthier options. Hope this helps answer some more questions.
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