I am approximately six (6) weeks into a hiatus from medications so the suffering is truly in full swing. The benefit of taking this time away is that I have already gotten back to some basics such as oatmeal baths which I enjoy yet don’t do often enough (I've done one or two oatmeal baths a day thanks to the long weekend allotting me some extra time). I have also incorporated a green smoothie to start and end my day which is part of increasing anti-inflammatory foods in my daily diet. I have experimented with a few different smoothies and oddly enough, the worst looking smoothie (the one I created this evening) was the best one yet.
In my quest for meal ideas, it was impossible not to notice the degree of misinformation available on line regarding nutrition. Some of the information is benign but other information just seems to be preying on individuals who are probably just trying to make better choices.
Great Ideas I’ve Found On-Line
Workout Variations
Using Smoothies to Increase Vegetables (I got this from some dietetic interns but I’ve also seen it on line a great deal.)
Overnight Oatmeal
Misinformation
Any single food touted as a “cure” to all that ails you
Coconut “Oil”-seriously, are we still obsessed with this saturated fat? Don’t get me wrong, I love coconut but I know it’s not going to get me fit and trim.
Weight Loss Water – all the claims that detox waters are going to change your life. If they get you to eat less, they will lead to some weight loss but that didn’t’ occur “magically”.
It’s no wonder people are so confused and struggle to make reasonable choices. As for myself, I believe in a whole foods diet. I like to know what I’m eating by using wholesome ingredients prepared in my home in a mostly healthful way. This leaves room for my food splurges in the form of wine tastings and eating out. This weekend that meant the St Clair Wine Festival and the Luna Rossa for a wood fired Verdure Pizza.
So if it sounds too good to be true, do your research.
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