Recap of our week? Well, let's say, we need a redo. We started off well then as life got busy, we were away from home, out to birthday parties, dinner parties, and extra work and the inability to just catch up on daily stuff, it slowly died!
The first 4 days were good. It wasn't as traumatic for me, as it was already what I was used to , as long as I was being good. Harder for the girls as everything has sugar in it, even ketchup. So, the main focus for them was staying off highly processed foods and sugar. Day 6 and 7 were a complete wash! Day 8, so far, no happening. I am upset, depressed, overwhelmed, and have a "don't care attitude."
We made a great stew on day 4 or 5, which was great but caused me some issues for the next 48 hours. Not sure, but I am wondering about my bodies ability to handle mushrooms. I have noticed somethings with some of my favorites that are by all means healthy and whole; spinach, pineapple, and mushrooms. Strangely, as I was experiencing these issues, I came across an ad on Facebook talking about some digestive aid that helped people with a diagnosed issue that pertained to the above 3 foods mentioned, and strawberries. Great! What is next? Stick me in a bubble and feed me through a tube some ultra purified water and vitamins, as long as I can handle those too!
I don't know about you, but I don't want to be in the bathroom the rest of my life. I also don't want to see the psoriasis take over my body again, die young because my body wears out because it is working so hard to produce skin and fight off the foods I am eating. Nor do I want to be exhausted, experience migraines, be moody, have foggy thinking, inability to concentrate, other personal and bathroom issues I don't care to discuss at the moment. But what gives?? I want to be able to eat! I want to be able to enjoy the foods God gave us, and yes, the foods that man has made that taste oh, so good! In my self pity- I cry out, "Is this really too much to ask?"
Frustratingly, the answer may be 'yes.' I know that it wasn't suppose to be like this. We were created to be in communion with the earth as we were to be in communion with God. But because of sin it can't be like that. There is comfort that when I die, and for the rest of eternity, which is a very long time, I can be with Christ and I will be able to eat anything and everything in Heaven. Nothing will make me sick, I will not have sinful desires to eat when I am not hungry or when I am stressed. My life is so short in comparison, but I am in the here and now too and I am a selfish human that wants what I want too. Forgive me.
Where do I find the balance? The peace? Where do I find that instruction booklet that came with my human body to tell me what to eat and what not to and is there a section for recipes??
I need prayer.
Thank you for reading. I am not sure where I am going from here, but I hope to keep trying.
With God's Grace,
Jess
Monday, March 4, 2013
Monday, February 25, 2013
Day 1- Not Over Yet
Breakfast was eggs and an apple for A, a full fruit smoothie with strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, cherries, and a banana (no yogurt or milk) for E and me.
LOL It is lunch time and already my youngest wants to break it! She is so distraught to not have her all natural hotdogs or chicken sausages. And even though it is 'clean' it is still highly processed meats. Sorry, babe!
Lunch melt down avoided. E and I had some homemade chili with real tomatoes, colorful peppers and organic beef. Then a couple apple slices with all natural, nothing added peanut butter and raisins. A. went for fresh tuna and a salad with all natural balsamic vinaigrette.
Dinner will be roasted asparagus, garlic Italian chicken breasts, and maybe some roasted potatoes. We use olive oil, with a little salt and pepper and put them in the convection oven. They are so yummy!!
So far so good. Will have to pick up a few things at the store tonight or tomorrow. I am looking forward to the rest of the month. ;)
11 The Lord Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
LOL It is lunch time and already my youngest wants to break it! She is so distraught to not have her all natural hotdogs or chicken sausages. And even though it is 'clean' it is still highly processed meats. Sorry, babe!
Lunch melt down avoided. E and I had some homemade chili with real tomatoes, colorful peppers and organic beef. Then a couple apple slices with all natural, nothing added peanut butter and raisins. A. went for fresh tuna and a salad with all natural balsamic vinaigrette.
Dinner will be roasted asparagus, garlic Italian chicken breasts, and maybe some roasted potatoes. We use olive oil, with a little salt and pepper and put them in the convection oven. They are so yummy!!
So far so good. Will have to pick up a few things at the store tonight or tomorrow. I am looking forward to the rest of the month. ;)
Psalm 46
1 God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam
and the mountains quake with their surging.
an ever-present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam
and the mountains quake with their surging.
4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy place where the Most High dwells.
5 God is within her, she will not fall;
God will help her at break of day.
6 Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall;
he lifts his voice, the earth melts.
the holy place where the Most High dwells.
5 God is within her, she will not fall;
God will help her at break of day.
6 Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall;
he lifts his voice, the earth melts.
7 The Lord Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
8 Come and see what the Lord has done,
the desolations he has brought on the earth.
9 He makes wars cease
to the ends of the earth.
He breaks the bow and shatters the spear;
he burns the shieldswith fire.
10 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.”
the desolations he has brought on the earth.
9 He makes wars cease
to the ends of the earth.
He breaks the bow and shatters the spear;
he burns the shieldswith fire.
10 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.”
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Challenge Time
I have been reading a lot about different 30 day challenges that many people have been taking recently. The main idea is to get back to basics, I like to call it, and get rid of all processed foods including any allergy or food sensitivity triggers. So after the last couple of updates on others' challenges, I finally am taking the hint. I feel like crap and all my stuff is coming back because I choose to not say no to the foods that are hurting me.
I won't be doing this alone. Amen! The last time I juiced without eating I made it 3 weeks. Why? Because I knew someone else was juicing and I had to beat their achievement. I do occasionally have a competitive streak. Anyhow, this isn't really a competition, but support this time. Both my girls have decided to do it with me. Knowing full well that they miss out on goodies at an upcoming birthday party. (Praying she doesn't crack, but we will see)
In preparation of our 30 day Cleanse challenge, we have been binge eating. I know, so bad! But you know, it has been over a year and half since I had a real sandwich or a deep dish pizza? Thank you Davanni's for helping me out on this one today. I got to have both and I could have just melted. (sigh) And I had my first cup of cappuccino too since I had no sleep yesterday before my all night work shift. I have also been indulging in my favorites, Reese's Peanut butter eggs and Cadbury solid chocolate eggs. Sunday will be our last day of junk eating.
Monday is game day. The girls and I will measure and weight ourselves and then keep track of our juicing/food along with our activities. We will also try to keep track of health issues and see what the difference is in 30 days. I already know what it will be for me, but I am excited to see changes in the girls. Now the 30 day challenge won't be too far fetched from our 'regular' eating as long as we are behaving ourselves. The biggest challenge for the girls will be no sugar, hotdogs, and I am thinking of doing no dairy or egg for part of the time as well. The main guidelines for myself will be no gluten/wheat, dairy, egg, sugar, pork, soy, and processed meats and such.
I know, what are we left with?
Tons, praise the Lord!
Nuts, beans, legumes, all spices, organic whole meats like chicken, turkey, beef, and fish; rice, and it would take too much space to list the vast amount of fruits and vegetables we can have.
I am going to wrap this up so I can spend the evening with my babies. I will see you all on game day. :)
Jess
I won't be doing this alone. Amen! The last time I juiced without eating I made it 3 weeks. Why? Because I knew someone else was juicing and I had to beat their achievement. I do occasionally have a competitive streak. Anyhow, this isn't really a competition, but support this time. Both my girls have decided to do it with me. Knowing full well that they miss out on goodies at an upcoming birthday party. (Praying she doesn't crack, but we will see)
In preparation of our 30 day Cleanse challenge, we have been binge eating. I know, so bad! But you know, it has been over a year and half since I had a real sandwich or a deep dish pizza? Thank you Davanni's for helping me out on this one today. I got to have both and I could have just melted. (sigh) And I had my first cup of cappuccino too since I had no sleep yesterday before my all night work shift. I have also been indulging in my favorites, Reese's Peanut butter eggs and Cadbury solid chocolate eggs. Sunday will be our last day of junk eating.
Monday is game day. The girls and I will measure and weight ourselves and then keep track of our juicing/food along with our activities. We will also try to keep track of health issues and see what the difference is in 30 days. I already know what it will be for me, but I am excited to see changes in the girls. Now the 30 day challenge won't be too far fetched from our 'regular' eating as long as we are behaving ourselves. The biggest challenge for the girls will be no sugar, hotdogs, and I am thinking of doing no dairy or egg for part of the time as well. The main guidelines for myself will be no gluten/wheat, dairy, egg, sugar, pork, soy, and processed meats and such.
I know, what are we left with?
Tons, praise the Lord!
Nuts, beans, legumes, all spices, organic whole meats like chicken, turkey, beef, and fish; rice, and it would take too much space to list the vast amount of fruits and vegetables we can have.
I am going to wrap this up so I can spend the evening with my babies. I will see you all on game day. :)
Jess
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Wayward Ways
Hello people,.... I have been avoiding you. There I said it. Blunt but true. I didn't want to tell anyone that I have been enjoying more than the occasional bite of all the goodies that life offers. One big splurge on a couple pieces of delivered pizza, an apple fritter or so, cinnabon, delicious chocolate, and even a little ice cream. Now to justify myself, this was not in one day or even in a week, but still so frequent that it is a complete disregard to my health and my family's.
So what is my problem? Well, to see myself so knowledgeable and understanding the circumstances of my choices, I am ashamed and have no real substantial excuse. Food is a necessity of life and certainly one that was given for enjoyment, otherwise it would all taste the same or bad. Being told or knowing that your can't eat like everyone else around you is torture. I keep being reminded why I need to be different from the rest and I need to find courage and strength in Christ, because I know I am not strong enough to continue.
You want to know my story from the beginning, you will have to go to the beginning of my blog. It was August of 2010. Go ahead, I will wait for you to catch up.
Done? Okie dokie. So here is where we lie at the moment. I rarely have a full day where I don't eat something I am not suppose to have. Be it dairy, sugar, gluten or egg. They are all pretty much ingredients in things I am eating. Gluten free bread, chocolate, and the tasty sinful things I listed above. Where has it gotten me? Bathroom issues, for one and lady issues for a second (not going into all that, because, well we don't need to, do we?). Then, a resurgence of my psoriasis which is intolerable on my scalp, flared up on my front and back, ears, and beginning again in a few other areas. Nasal congestion that causes headaches and eye pain. Headaches have returned. Dried out skin, with painful cracks near my finger tips. Brittle nails. Mood swings, oh my, look out! Fibromyalgia pain and fibro fog have been causing issues. Sluggishness, fatigue, not sleeping well, and no interest in exercise. Back aches; shoulder pain. Dark circles under the eyes, blemishes, and just not healthy looking skin. To top them all off is the almighty scale. I have gained almost 10 pounds back. (insert sad face here)
The picture here is a complete break down. The food I am putting into my body is killing me. Literally, I will link to a couple good articles at the bottom. (Now, God is in control, but we will humor the scientists on this, because it makes a point.) That is right, they say I will die a lot sooner if I keep on keeping on. The food that is giving me issues is not the same food God created so long ago. Scientists have cross bred them and changed them to make them heartier. For instance, wheat underwent such changes in the 50's ,and now contains 50% more gluten per plant which allows it to withstand drought and weather issues. Well, our bodies see it as a foreign object. Increasing the alert and using up what strength our immune systems have. That is why they are saying that gluten sensitivity is all of a sudden so problematic and in the spotlight. Granted, some is just hype and a fad diet to some, but really it is an issue for so many of us. There are so many more that have a problem and don't know it.
The first article below will link to one that gives symptoms of a possible problem with gluten. It could be gluten, it could be something else. You won't know unless you try the elimination diet. It really is the best way to figure it out. Go off gluten for 2-3 weeks, measure all the things that are affecting you now, during the detox and then when you reintroduce it. Then there are couple other articles that I just found reiterating stuff I have seen before. I am not positive on the coffee one, but I do know that is messes with your metabolism, so I stay away from coffee altogether.
Now that I am aware of it and am convinced I need to rethink matters again, where am I going from here? Back to the unprocessed, natural, whole foods God gave us. I plan to juice at least part of the time, or when finances allow. I am going to have to be stricter with myself and my kids. Mike, by the way has flat out said to me today that he enjoys his gluten too much to change. Pity, because I know he has issues! (love you, honey) I want to encourage others to find out what is ailing them. We live with certain things for so long, we forget that some things we don't have to. Like gas, fatigue, constipation, diarrhea, nasal congestion, pain, and more. I am going to track again the symptoms I have and, Lord willing, watch them go away again as I detox and fuel my bodies with the foods I know are good, clean, and nourishing.
I will still do recipes when I am inspired to do so. There are so many good blogs out there to follow now, it makes things easier. I might share some of those too.
Until then, keep me in your prayers and I will pray for you too. God bless you, your families, your health and your choices.
Jess
10 Signs you may be gluten intolerant:
http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-7482/10-signs-youre-gluten-intolerant.html
Clues to Gluten Sensitivity, Wall Street Journal
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704893604576200393522456636.html
What you don't know, might kill you - Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mark-hyman/gluten-what-you-dont-know_b_379089.html
Far Reaching Effects
http://www.mypassion4health.com/articles/gluten_sensitivity.html
Coffee Too?
http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/gluten-issues-or-celiac-dont-drink-coffee/
So what is my problem? Well, to see myself so knowledgeable and understanding the circumstances of my choices, I am ashamed and have no real substantial excuse. Food is a necessity of life and certainly one that was given for enjoyment, otherwise it would all taste the same or bad. Being told or knowing that your can't eat like everyone else around you is torture. I keep being reminded why I need to be different from the rest and I need to find courage and strength in Christ, because I know I am not strong enough to continue.
You want to know my story from the beginning, you will have to go to the beginning of my blog. It was August of 2010. Go ahead, I will wait for you to catch up.
Done? Okie dokie. So here is where we lie at the moment. I rarely have a full day where I don't eat something I am not suppose to have. Be it dairy, sugar, gluten or egg. They are all pretty much ingredients in things I am eating. Gluten free bread, chocolate, and the tasty sinful things I listed above. Where has it gotten me? Bathroom issues, for one and lady issues for a second (not going into all that, because, well we don't need to, do we?). Then, a resurgence of my psoriasis which is intolerable on my scalp, flared up on my front and back, ears, and beginning again in a few other areas. Nasal congestion that causes headaches and eye pain. Headaches have returned. Dried out skin, with painful cracks near my finger tips. Brittle nails. Mood swings, oh my, look out! Fibromyalgia pain and fibro fog have been causing issues. Sluggishness, fatigue, not sleeping well, and no interest in exercise. Back aches; shoulder pain. Dark circles under the eyes, blemishes, and just not healthy looking skin. To top them all off is the almighty scale. I have gained almost 10 pounds back. (insert sad face here)
The picture here is a complete break down. The food I am putting into my body is killing me. Literally, I will link to a couple good articles at the bottom. (Now, God is in control, but we will humor the scientists on this, because it makes a point.) That is right, they say I will die a lot sooner if I keep on keeping on. The food that is giving me issues is not the same food God created so long ago. Scientists have cross bred them and changed them to make them heartier. For instance, wheat underwent such changes in the 50's ,and now contains 50% more gluten per plant which allows it to withstand drought and weather issues. Well, our bodies see it as a foreign object. Increasing the alert and using up what strength our immune systems have. That is why they are saying that gluten sensitivity is all of a sudden so problematic and in the spotlight. Granted, some is just hype and a fad diet to some, but really it is an issue for so many of us. There are so many more that have a problem and don't know it.
The first article below will link to one that gives symptoms of a possible problem with gluten. It could be gluten, it could be something else. You won't know unless you try the elimination diet. It really is the best way to figure it out. Go off gluten for 2-3 weeks, measure all the things that are affecting you now, during the detox and then when you reintroduce it. Then there are couple other articles that I just found reiterating stuff I have seen before. I am not positive on the coffee one, but I do know that is messes with your metabolism, so I stay away from coffee altogether.
Now that I am aware of it and am convinced I need to rethink matters again, where am I going from here? Back to the unprocessed, natural, whole foods God gave us. I plan to juice at least part of the time, or when finances allow. I am going to have to be stricter with myself and my kids. Mike, by the way has flat out said to me today that he enjoys his gluten too much to change. Pity, because I know he has issues! (love you, honey) I want to encourage others to find out what is ailing them. We live with certain things for so long, we forget that some things we don't have to. Like gas, fatigue, constipation, diarrhea, nasal congestion, pain, and more. I am going to track again the symptoms I have and, Lord willing, watch them go away again as I detox and fuel my bodies with the foods I know are good, clean, and nourishing.
I will still do recipes when I am inspired to do so. There are so many good blogs out there to follow now, it makes things easier. I might share some of those too.
Until then, keep me in your prayers and I will pray for you too. God bless you, your families, your health and your choices.
Jess
10 Signs you may be gluten intolerant:
http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-7482/10-signs-youre-gluten-intolerant.html
Clues to Gluten Sensitivity, Wall Street Journal
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704893604576200393522456636.html
What you don't know, might kill you - Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-mark-hyman/gluten-what-you-dont-know_b_379089.html
Far Reaching Effects
http://www.mypassion4health.com/articles/gluten_sensitivity.html
Coffee Too?
http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/gluten-issues-or-celiac-dont-drink-coffee/
Monday, December 3, 2012
Chicken, mushrooms and something or other
Well, now I've done it. Normally, I am very good at copying and pasting and then saving recipes I find online to a document folder. This time, somehow, I didn't and now I can't find it.
Well, since I don't do a whole lot of measuring when cooking, I guess it is alright. I will have to tell you from memory and hope I don't forget anything. :) If you are one that needs measurements, this is not one you may be able to follow. I can guess, all measurements below are approximately, but you can not hold me responsible for the end results.
It was on yahoo answers or something and it was a crock pot recipe for chicken with broccoli and mushrooms. Well, I changed it up right from the beginning to suite food issues and what I had on hand. What I got was something a little ethnic, different from the norm and something both my kids liked! Including me AND my husband didn't give me the usual, "It's alright," answer; though he may be trying because he knows how much that bugs me when I try something new.
Anyhow, get your crock pot out and let's make dinner.
1 1/2 C of diced or sliced onion (I chop extras and freeze it; works great!)
4-6 large boneless chicken breasts, mine were frozen
5-6 medium potatoes, 1 1/2 inch chunks (or try using rice instead)
Spread onion on the bottom. Put potatoes in, little off to the sides and then layer the chicken on top.
Now I just poored and shaked stuff on top, but it would be best to probably get a bowl and mix the following together, then pour it on top. Again, amounts are estimates.
mushroom soup (I used Imagine Portabello mushroom soup (GF and DF). about 1/2 the box. )
shake over top - 1 TBS parsely
sprinkle - 1/2 tsp Turmeric
shake to see a light layer - 2 TBS onion powder
shake to see a light layer - 2 TBS Garlic Powder
1/4 C rice milk
quick layer - 3 TBS minced onion
quick shake - 1/2 tsp celery salt
light layer - 1 TBS black pepper
This could use a little heat too, maybe a pinch of cayenne or a shake of crushed red pepper too
Would also like a cup of sliced mushrooms too, next time.
Cook at low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 1/2
Leftovers got a 1/2 cup of cooked quinoa added. It thickened the yummy juices and I cut it all up and it was a cool stew. ;)
Well, since I don't do a whole lot of measuring when cooking, I guess it is alright. I will have to tell you from memory and hope I don't forget anything. :) If you are one that needs measurements, this is not one you may be able to follow. I can guess, all measurements below are approximately, but you can not hold me responsible for the end results.
It was on yahoo answers or something and it was a crock pot recipe for chicken with broccoli and mushrooms. Well, I changed it up right from the beginning to suite food issues and what I had on hand. What I got was something a little ethnic, different from the norm and something both my kids liked! Including me AND my husband didn't give me the usual, "It's alright," answer; though he may be trying because he knows how much that bugs me when I try something new.
Anyhow, get your crock pot out and let's make dinner.
1 1/2 C of diced or sliced onion (I chop extras and freeze it; works great!)
4-6 large boneless chicken breasts, mine were frozen
5-6 medium potatoes, 1 1/2 inch chunks (or try using rice instead)
Spread onion on the bottom. Put potatoes in, little off to the sides and then layer the chicken on top.
Now I just poored and shaked stuff on top, but it would be best to probably get a bowl and mix the following together, then pour it on top. Again, amounts are estimates.
mushroom soup (I used Imagine Portabello mushroom soup (GF and DF). about 1/2 the box. )
shake over top - 1 TBS parsely
sprinkle - 1/2 tsp Turmeric
shake to see a light layer - 2 TBS onion powder
shake to see a light layer - 2 TBS Garlic Powder
1/4 C rice milk
quick layer - 3 TBS minced onion
quick shake - 1/2 tsp celery salt
light layer - 1 TBS black pepper
This could use a little heat too, maybe a pinch of cayenne or a shake of crushed red pepper too
Would also like a cup of sliced mushrooms too, next time.
Cook at low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 1/2
Leftovers got a 1/2 cup of cooked quinoa added. It thickened the yummy juices and I cut it all up and it was a cool stew. ;)
Friday, November 30, 2012
Favorite Pizza recipe
Thought I would share one of my favorite pizzas with you. When you can't have cheese, and sorry imitation rice stuff just doesn't cut it, pizza is a sad little thing. But with these toppings, flavors and crunchy crust, you don't miss it. That is right! You heard me! I don't miss the cheese!
Start with the base, Natures Highlight pizza crust. It is just brown rice and potato starch. I buy mine from Whole Foods or Valley View Co-op in Apple Valley. I take a crust out, spread about 1 tbs of olive oil on the top and put in the convection oven according to directions on the box for a crispier crust.
Then the sauce. You have to have a great sauce. I found a recipe for the ultimate pizza sauce on Food.com, messed with it a bit and this is about what I got:
Start with the base, Natures Highlight pizza crust. It is just brown rice and potato starch. I buy mine from Whole Foods or Valley View Co-op in Apple Valley. I take a crust out, spread about 1 tbs of olive oil on the top and put in the convection oven according to directions on the box for a crispier crust.
Then the sauce. You have to have a great sauce. I found a recipe for the ultimate pizza sauce on Food.com, messed with it a bit and this is about what I got:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter, or Earth Balance
1 tablespoon butter, or Earth Balance
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon fennel seed (very important, can be ground too)
Directions:
1 In a large skillet, melt butter with the oil. Add the onion, celery and garlic and saute until soft and transparent.
2 Add tomato sauce and tomato paste and stir until smooth.
3 Add remaining ingredients and bring to slow simmer.
4 Simmer for 30-60 minutes (or not at all depending on your taste and time frame).
I added crushed red pepper for kick and more garlic, I love garlic. ;)
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon fennel seed (very important, can be ground too)
Directions:
1 In a large skillet, melt butter with the oil. Add the onion, celery and garlic and saute until soft and transparent.
2 Add tomato sauce and tomato paste and stir until smooth.
3 Add remaining ingredients and bring to slow simmer.
4 Simmer for 30-60 minutes (or not at all depending on your taste and time frame).
I added crushed red pepper for kick and more garlic, I love garlic. ;)
Then the topping! I washed portabella mushrooms 4-5 medium, sliced them and started to saute them in olive oil and about 1 Tbs of Italian seasoning in my small saute pan on med hi. Then I added about 10 turkey pepperoni slices, and one cut up turkey sausage link (Jones Dairy).Cooked them until the mushrooms were tender.
Assembly: Sauce on the crisped crust, toppings on, back in the oven for about 5 minutes and devour. :)
So nummy!
Now to save time, I multiplied the sauce recipe so that I can use that gigantic can of tomato sauce from Costco and then bagged it, froze it. Each bag has enough for two crusts. Perfect for a meal and a left over.
Try and let me know what you think. Have a fabulous weekend!
Monday, November 26, 2012
Following the Fad
I started writing this a few months ago. Time to finish it and pass it on to you:
Did you know I was in style?! Apparently, going gluten free is all the rage!
Why, you ask? The most common reason I have heard is that going gluten free helps you lose weight. Yeah, because you can't eat 80% or more of what you used to! Few out to eat places offer a gluten free menu and more times than not, you wait twice as long to get your food. By then your body has consumed half your stored supplies. No gluten means the majority of your processed foods are also out the door. No pastas, crackers, breads, cookies, baked goods, waffles, pancakes and check those spice packets, sauces and condiments, they may very well have gluten in the form of what, barley, caramel coloring, or malt. Surprise, even in candy! Anything with a cookie in it, like Twix. And then there are Twizzlers! They have wheat in them! Insane!
To be fair, this weight losing claim does have some truth to it. Not only will your cruddy eating habits be revamped, but you will initially lose the gluten bloat that we all have. Tossing the processed foods will drive people towards hopefully healthier alternatives.
It is believed by many, that fad dieters have lowered the bar for the meticulousness in preparing uncontaminated food for those that really need it. They make those who request gluten free as more of a bother. When I am at a restaurant, I never try to portray myself as having Celiac, but I do state the facts that if any of the substances are included in my meal, I will become sick. This promotes the safety procedures but hopefully eliminates the slacking of precaution.
Although those fad dieters give a bad reputation to those with medical issues like gluten sensitivity or the far more serious, Celiac Disease; they have increased the awareness of food manufacturers and servers. There are so many more options out there, not only in the supermarket but restaurants have gotten on board as well. I love going shopping and seeing more items clearly marked GF. Makes it easier to choose products and see some alternatives. Servers and chefs are also more aware and most do their best to accommodate.
Why all the increase in gluten sensitivities all of a sudden? It is believed that since the 1950's wheat had undergone a scientific modification. Bred to withstand drought and harsh weather, the wheat we have now is not the wheat we had 60 some years ago. If wheat has been changed to withstand that, do you think it can withstand our digestive system? Possibly. I am not a scientist or a dietician, so I can't say, but it makes sense to me.
All in all, fad dieters have not only given me more options, better care and service , but a sense of belonging. Thank you, FDs. ;) Your contribution is appreciated. I do hope that many of you will find a benefit from eating healthy, whole foods and stick to it.
Did you know I was in style?! Apparently, going gluten free is all the rage!
Why, you ask? The most common reason I have heard is that going gluten free helps you lose weight. Yeah, because you can't eat 80% or more of what you used to! Few out to eat places offer a gluten free menu and more times than not, you wait twice as long to get your food. By then your body has consumed half your stored supplies. No gluten means the majority of your processed foods are also out the door. No pastas, crackers, breads, cookies, baked goods, waffles, pancakes and check those spice packets, sauces and condiments, they may very well have gluten in the form of what, barley, caramel coloring, or malt. Surprise, even in candy! Anything with a cookie in it, like Twix. And then there are Twizzlers! They have wheat in them! Insane!
To be fair, this weight losing claim does have some truth to it. Not only will your cruddy eating habits be revamped, but you will initially lose the gluten bloat that we all have. Tossing the processed foods will drive people towards hopefully healthier alternatives.
It is believed by many, that fad dieters have lowered the bar for the meticulousness in preparing uncontaminated food for those that really need it. They make those who request gluten free as more of a bother. When I am at a restaurant, I never try to portray myself as having Celiac, but I do state the facts that if any of the substances are included in my meal, I will become sick. This promotes the safety procedures but hopefully eliminates the slacking of precaution.
Although those fad dieters give a bad reputation to those with medical issues like gluten sensitivity or the far more serious, Celiac Disease; they have increased the awareness of food manufacturers and servers. There are so many more options out there, not only in the supermarket but restaurants have gotten on board as well. I love going shopping and seeing more items clearly marked GF. Makes it easier to choose products and see some alternatives. Servers and chefs are also more aware and most do their best to accommodate.
Why all the increase in gluten sensitivities all of a sudden? It is believed that since the 1950's wheat had undergone a scientific modification. Bred to withstand drought and harsh weather, the wheat we have now is not the wheat we had 60 some years ago. If wheat has been changed to withstand that, do you think it can withstand our digestive system? Possibly. I am not a scientist or a dietician, so I can't say, but it makes sense to me.
All in all, fad dieters have not only given me more options, better care and service , but a sense of belonging. Thank you, FDs. ;) Your contribution is appreciated. I do hope that many of you will find a benefit from eating healthy, whole foods and stick to it.
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