Ohhhh, I can't believe so many days have passed since I've written anything here!! Well, now I have kombucha started, and tonight drank some ginger water kefir soda that I started two days ago. And now I'm too tired. 'Nighty.
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Sunday, August 07, 2005
Zucchini Custard Casserole
Labels: Nourishing Traditions
Tonight I made a dish that has to sit overnight in the fridge. Zucchini Custard Casserole. Also, I started some homemade sauerkraut. My Beet Kvass will be done tomorrow morning. Tired. 'Nighty.
Eating Healthy - Different Theories
Labels: Nourishing Traditions
It's really weird how our perception of what we happen to think fits the description of "healthy eating" can change from time to time. I went through a period where I thought eating lowfat was the way to go. I have always considered white flour and white sugar as basically poison. But I ended up with ridiculous cravings for donuts, which I have never cared much for (don't even like Krispy Kremes that much) and would buy and eat, and not even like.
But now I'm learning, these ridiculous cravings are due to the foods I was putting into my body. I thought I was craving the carbs, and thought I was a carb addict, but I'm thinking more now that it was the FAT I was craving. Sally says that in EFLF, that craving cookies and donuts is our bodies craving FAT. When I was pregnant with my youngest, my midwife told me I was hungry for PROTEIN when I craved donuts, or cookies. I tend to think Sally's hit the nail on the head.
PHOs (Partially Hydrogenated Oils) and MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) are both very bad for us; and amazingly, they are in nearly EVERYTHING on the store shelves. MSG CAUSES you to gain weight, and if it says "natural flavorings" or something vague like that, it could contain MSG.
My youngest cooks meals for his grandmother, and now his aunt has tasted some of his food, and she wants to buy food from him, too. She (the aunt) feels she is eating healthy and naturally, because she's eating home cooked meals! Because my son is not yet cooking "NT". Who knows what the aunt's interpretation is of "healthy and natural".
No backache when I woke this morning after 7.5 hours sleep. For breakfast I made "Crispy Pancakes" and "Super Scramble". Filling and satisying. We ate around 9am, I am just starting to feel hungry.
Saturday, August 06, 2005
Stiff Back II
Wednesday I had a bit of EVCO in a smoothie. Thursday I had a bit. Friday I had my regular "dosage" 1 Tablespoon. I went to bed at 9:15pm last night, and was able to sleep for NINE hours. This is unheard of for me, as my usually stiffens up and gives me great pain and I have to haul myself out of bed. I am still holding reserve that it isn't the EVCO, see my coworker isn't the only skeptic.
This same coworker also told me I can't make cheese unless I get a cow, because goat's milk has a TANG to it. I have had dairy goats for over 2 years now, and goat's milk does NOT have a tang, unless you allow your bucks to run with your does. I told her there is no difference in the taste, aside from goat's milk vs. store bought cow's milk tasting much better. She said there is a TANG and she's known the taste difference since she was six years old, the first time she ever had goat's milk. BAH. That's the story everyone tells. Goat's milk tastes "goaty" "It's horrible, I had it once when I was a kid and there was a hair floating in it." Whatever. Like I'm going to drink milk with hairs in it, and call it delicious?? Agh.
Friday, August 05, 2005
People that have to know everything
Labels: Nourishing Traditions
I have a coworker that has to be the one who's the authority on everything. I really like her a lot, consider her a friend, but boy if I bring up a topic that she knows nothing about, she shoots me down immediately. I have mentioned a bit to her about the coconut oil, and how my back had stopped aching due to taking it [I think, time shall tell] and I explained how the coconut oil helps our skeleton to absorb the calcium we ingest. I said maybe I had some arthritis in my back, she told me there is no way because I'm too young [42yo]. Then she proceeded to ask me if I knew of anyone who could give me a massage, or did I know of a good chiropractor. I just looked at her, because here I am telling her I'm certain the coconut oil [heretofore known as VCO] is what stopped my stiff back, and she's trying to find a solution for me. I am really starting to understand that nutrition is very important. Incredibly important. And I feel that the aching back is a sign that I'm missing something, and VCO is providing it. I had some VCO on Wednesday evening, and some last night. But I haven't been taking it regularly again yet. I guess I'm hesitant to start taking it again, only to find my back will still be aching.
Here is something else. Before my back started aching again, I was able to sleep up to 9 hours. Now that my back is stiffening up, I can't be in bed more than 7 hours. It would sure be wonderful if I could start getting my sleep at night, instead of having to nap on the weekend days. I have no problem getting to bed early enough to get 8 hours sleep. It would be incredible if part of my problem is that I don't get enough sleep! I have heard that not getting enough sleep can cause all kinds of problems, even weight gain!
Thursday, August 04, 2005
Stiff Back
Labels: Nourishing Traditions
Me and diaries, just like me and blogs. No time or motivation to enter data. Anyway! Ran out of coconut oil. The sixth day, my stiff back returned. I had -- amazingly -- not even noticed it had left! I had pneumonia 3 years ago, and since that time, my back has stiffened while I sleep. I am awakened by the stiffness, and cannot stay in bed longer than 7 hours. Being one to need at least 8 hours sleep, this hasn't been good for my energy level. Anyway, my gallon of Tropical Traditions extra virgin coconut oil arrived yesterday, and I'm anxious to see if it banishes my stiff back!!
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
The Lasting Effects of Smoothies
Labels: Nourishing Traditions
Yesterday's morning smoothie lasted pretty good. I kept checking in with myself to see if I was hungry, because I was experiencing some mouth hunger, but my stomach didn't kick in with hunger until lunch time. About six hours the smoothie lasted. But I started to feel light-headed a couple hours before lunch, like I really needed to eat something!
I had another smoothie this morning, same ingredients, but with only 3/4 cup of kefir, instead of a full cup.
I'm in conflict with what I'm wanting to do, and life. At work, there is no way for me to heat my food except with the microwave, which I'd rather not be using. Also, my "boss" and I exchange leftovers - she'll bring me soup or a serving of a cold salad she's made, and so I'm eating foods that I like, that are maybe not what I should be eating. I'm trying to avoid processed foods. I didn't take my cod liver oil or dessicated liver last night. I just couldn't bring myself to. Also, I had ice cream with hot fudge and walnuts for dessert again. Baby steps.
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
Cherry Banana Coconut Smoothie
Labels: Nourishing Traditions
For breakfast I had a smoothie, we'll see how long this lasts me. I took my supplements [4 kelp tablets, 1 400iu Vitamin E, 500mg Vitamin C, 1 B50 Complex] also. My smoothie consisted of: 1 cup kefir, 2 egg yolks (yes, raw, from my own hens; no, I'm not worried about salmonella), 1 teaspoon virgin coconut oil, 6 fresh cherries, 1/2 banana, 30 drops KAL Stevia and 5 ice cubes. It was pretty good. There is a light coconut taste, but it wasn't chilled enough to clump the coconut oil. I have a hard time taking supplements consistently. I resent having to do ONE MORE THING for myself. But I am determined to see if I can make a difference in my energy level which I am pretty sure has to do with my thyroid not functioning properly. Even though the medical tests came back and said everything is just fine, I don't feel just fine. That's okay, I didn't want to take allopathic meds anyway.
Monday, July 11, 2005
Cod Liver Oil
Labels: Nourishing Traditions
Sally Fallon's _Eat Fat, Lose Fat_ says we need cod liver oil in our diets, and it is especially important for thyroid support. I bought some TwinLabs mint flavored cod liver oil a week or so ago. I worked up my nerve tonight and decided I would try some. My siblings and I were made to take the vile oil as children. Here I am again, repeating my childhood nightmares. ;-) So I hand squeezed a small orange, mixed in two teaspoons of cod liver oil, held my breath and swallowed. Hey! That wasn't bad at all!! There is a taste of mint in my mouth, but no fishy cod liver oil! This isn't so bad.
I'm always afraid to share with anyone what I'm currently embarking on with regards to food. One of my siblings is eating low fat. Of course, Fallon's theory is we are pretty much killing ourselves by eating low fat, claiming fats are vital to our bodies.
I also took four dessicated liver tablets with the cod liver oil.
I made two batches of mozzarella cheese. The first batch I used some milk from 7-1 which tasted fine, but once I made it into cheese it tasted goaty, so I made a second batch. I worked a lot in the kitchen today and yesterday. It is unusual for me to have this much energy. I have been attempting to eat more like NT ways, but I did have some ice cream today with hot fudge and walnuts.
Sunday, July 10, 2005
Eat Fat, Lose Fat
Labels: Memory Lane, Nourishing Traditions
I am apprehensive about this "blogging" thing. Yet, I'm curious. Today the body of my Psycho Dad stopped by to visit, on his way to live in Mexico. He recently changed his name and claims that he is a new man. As we were playing his favorite game "Go" we chatted a bit. He said that only people who play Go together stay in contact. Well, that's not exactly been my experience. But I told him that I can't talk to everyone I know, about everything in my life as I always seem to be attracted to the weird/alternative lifestyle, such as drinking raw milk, and other things that no one in real life (except those I've found on the Internet) seem to have any interest in or knowledge about. Take owning dairy goats, for example. Their milk is wonderful, but 99 out of 100 people will tell you a story about how horrible their milk tastes.
Then there's my relationship with food. For years I have been making peace with food, trying to eat whatever I want, but gaining more weight each year. I have decided recently, due to my low basal temperatures, that I could have a low functioning thyroid. So, researching the 'net brought me to one of Sally Fallon's books, _Eat Fat, Lose Fat_. I have a lot of misgivings about jumping on board. I flipped through _Nourishing Traditions_ another of Sally's books, about a year ago. It was too soon for me to embrace the concepts.
After two pregnancies, at 20 pounds heavier than I'd ever been, I went on my first ever diet in my 30s. I chose low fat. I lost weight. I gained a sick relationship with food, and cravings like I'd never experienced before in my life. Well, several years later, I'm heavier than I'd ever imagined I could be. I weigh 215 pounds. I don't own a scale, I refuse to live by the numbers. Anyway, that's enough for now.
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