May 2007
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
The moment of truth.... PLAUSIBLE OR BUSTED???
Today I had a follow up with my dr. My last appointment was a month ago and I was still in a very bad place after having been in such place for several months since becoming aware of my high blood pressure. My meds started at the level they are now, really didn't show any improvement and were temporarily decreased after a 911 scare out of concern they contributed to a severe neurological reaction. Below are quotes from the very first post I made on this blog...
I brought my book "The Raw Food Detox Diet" by Natalia Rose to my Dr appointment last Monday. That was not a good day medically for me. AT ALL. My blood pressure was still skyrocketing so my BP meds increased, she also confirmed the diagnosis of Hashimotos and increased my thyroid meds. She also offered me an anti-depressant because she said that I had a panic disorder and that's why I have had panic attacks, insomnia, and anxiety. She suggested I try them short term to break the pattern. She knows I despise the medications I currently take and do not want any more and did not argue with me when I said 'no thank you'.
I plan to document all the raw details of my food intake, physical and emotional reactions, weight and measurement changes, medications, realizations, blood pressure and anything relevant to this experiment. I hang on with hope, and anticipation to find out, if changing my lifestyle to living and live food will improve my health... if it is indeed...PLAUSIBLE.
So... it's been close to a month since starting this experiment, even though I have swayed somewhat in the last week and have been slowly crawling 'back on the wagon'...
Today, when I weighed in I was 7# less than what was documented a month ago... this after putting a couple of pounds back on after my IMO too rapid weight loss at the beginning of this experiment. I never did this to lose weight.. I tried to put the weight back on... I have never been overweight and often been underweight... I don't desire either, I want to be healthy.
My dr. told me according to the charts I am underweight, but that I looked great and healthy and I told her I felt great and healthy too... she said as long as I maintain my level of workouts and focus on getting enough calories I should be ok.
She took my BP... then took it again. She was stunned. A month ago my BP was 151/101... today at the dr. office it was 123/76. This is taking the inevitable 'White Coat Syndrome' into consideration.
She told me I appeared a different person than I was a month ago in many ways... she was VERY pleased and impressed. She told me to keep doing what I am doing because it is clearly working. She did advise eating some healthy meats and grains for more protein, but that overall this has made a significant and definite difference.
She completely 'took back' the recommendation that I go on antidepressants for panic disorder... which I had refused in the first place. She validated my feelings about it and said that the healthy changes I made absolutely resolved that issue.
I have been seeing her and my other dr. MONTHLY since January when I got diagnosed with my high BP. Never have I had a positive follow-up appointment. Until now.
She told me unless I feel like I need anything she would like to redo my blood work. NEXT MARCH!!!!
So in the words of Adam and Jamie... the answer to my Mythbuster question is undeniably.... PLAUSIBLE...
I must add, this couldn't come at a better time. My follow-up was supposed to be tomorrow, but she had to reschedule so it became today. That was fine with me.
Tomorrow is a very important day for me, it is my 15th Wedding Anniversary with my Beloved... that is a whole nother post and tomorrow I will post 'before and after pics' ;) ... We are so happy with this wonderful turn of events and will include this in one more thing to PRAISE GOD for when we celebrate tomorrow!
Thank you for all the prayers and support from everyone. I will continue to periodically update this blog, and share discoveries and recipes...
Here's to health and happiness for everyone... above all, PRAISE GOD FOR THE MANY BLESSINGS HE HAS GIVEN US...
I am SO GRATEFUL to finally feel and know that I am HEALTHY... I am going to see if modifying it to accommodate her recommendation of some meats and other healthy protein choices keep things stable.
Life is GOOD... GOD IS GREAT!
I brought my book "The Raw Food Detox Diet" by Natalia Rose to my Dr appointment last Monday. That was not a good day medically for me. AT ALL. My blood pressure was still skyrocketing so my BP meds increased, she also confirmed the diagnosis of Hashimotos and increased my thyroid meds. She also offered me an anti-depressant because she said that I had a panic disorder and that's why I have had panic attacks, insomnia, and anxiety. She suggested I try them short term to break the pattern. She knows I despise the medications I currently take and do not want any more and did not argue with me when I said 'no thank you'.
I plan to document all the raw details of my food intake, physical and emotional reactions, weight and measurement changes, medications, realizations, blood pressure and anything relevant to this experiment. I hang on with hope, and anticipation to find out, if changing my lifestyle to living and live food will improve my health... if it is indeed...PLAUSIBLE.
So... it's been close to a month since starting this experiment, even though I have swayed somewhat in the last week and have been slowly crawling 'back on the wagon'...
Today, when I weighed in I was 7# less than what was documented a month ago... this after putting a couple of pounds back on after my IMO too rapid weight loss at the beginning of this experiment. I never did this to lose weight.. I tried to put the weight back on... I have never been overweight and often been underweight... I don't desire either, I want to be healthy.
My dr. told me according to the charts I am underweight, but that I looked great and healthy and I told her I felt great and healthy too... she said as long as I maintain my level of workouts and focus on getting enough calories I should be ok.
She took my BP... then took it again. She was stunned. A month ago my BP was 151/101... today at the dr. office it was 123/76. This is taking the inevitable 'White Coat Syndrome' into consideration.
She told me I appeared a different person than I was a month ago in many ways... she was VERY pleased and impressed. She told me to keep doing what I am doing because it is clearly working. She did advise eating some healthy meats and grains for more protein, but that overall this has made a significant and definite difference.
She completely 'took back' the recommendation that I go on antidepressants for panic disorder... which I had refused in the first place. She validated my feelings about it and said that the healthy changes I made absolutely resolved that issue.
I have been seeing her and my other dr. MONTHLY since January when I got diagnosed with my high BP. Never have I had a positive follow-up appointment. Until now.
She told me unless I feel like I need anything she would like to redo my blood work. NEXT MARCH!!!!
So in the words of Adam and Jamie... the answer to my Mythbuster question is undeniably.... PLAUSIBLE...
I must add, this couldn't come at a better time. My follow-up was supposed to be tomorrow, but she had to reschedule so it became today. That was fine with me.
Tomorrow is a very important day for me, it is my 15th Wedding Anniversary with my Beloved... that is a whole nother post and tomorrow I will post 'before and after pics' ;) ... We are so happy with this wonderful turn of events and will include this in one more thing to PRAISE GOD for when we celebrate tomorrow!
Thank you for all the prayers and support from everyone. I will continue to periodically update this blog, and share discoveries and recipes...
Here's to health and happiness for everyone... above all, PRAISE GOD FOR THE MANY BLESSINGS HE HAS GIVEN US...
I am SO GRATEFUL to finally feel and know that I am HEALTHY... I am going to see if modifying it to accommodate her recommendation of some meats and other healthy protein choices keep things stable.
Life is GOOD... GOD IS GREAT!
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
If looks could kill....
I am a slow learner. Last night when Andy got home I had planned a Costco run to stock on fruits/veggies and get myself back on track.
However, again, poor planning... the avocados weren't ripe yet, and by the time we got back I just succumbed to whatever he wanted for the family. He had bought these fish sticks someone at work had raved about and made his 'homemade tartar sauce'.
I have never in my life enjoyed fish... on a rare occasion cooked properly and fresh from the coast I do enjoy salmon. I also enjoy broiled shrimp and lobster. That is about it.
So he gave me just a couple of his fish sticks. I wanted to be a good sport, after all... he had gone to the trouble to make dinner. He sat there laughing at my facial contortions I couldn't help make as I choked it down with his very sour homemade sauce. I didn't complain.
He also gave me part of his beer, which sounded good at the time, even though I don't like beer... I choked that down too.
I had a plan in my head... a reward, a last hurrah...
For almost 2 weeks there were some chocolate pudding cups my brother left when he was here in the fridge... I was going to enjoy one for dessert.
He made a comment that I didn't enjoy dinner. I told him no worries, I would get a treat later and then tried to quietly mouth the object of my desire to him in a way the girls wouldn't notice...
He said ... 'OH YOU MEAN THE PUDDING CUPS... THE ONES I JUST GAVE TO THE GIRLS??????'
Fine... off to find a delicious RAW dessert... and I'll decide later if I intend to share!
Sheesh.
However, again, poor planning... the avocados weren't ripe yet, and by the time we got back I just succumbed to whatever he wanted for the family. He had bought these fish sticks someone at work had raved about and made his 'homemade tartar sauce'.
I have never in my life enjoyed fish... on a rare occasion cooked properly and fresh from the coast I do enjoy salmon. I also enjoy broiled shrimp and lobster. That is about it.
So he gave me just a couple of his fish sticks. I wanted to be a good sport, after all... he had gone to the trouble to make dinner. He sat there laughing at my facial contortions I couldn't help make as I choked it down with his very sour homemade sauce. I didn't complain.
He also gave me part of his beer, which sounded good at the time, even though I don't like beer... I choked that down too.
I had a plan in my head... a reward, a last hurrah...
For almost 2 weeks there were some chocolate pudding cups my brother left when he was here in the fridge... I was going to enjoy one for dessert.
He made a comment that I didn't enjoy dinner. I told him no worries, I would get a treat later and then tried to quietly mouth the object of my desire to him in a way the girls wouldn't notice...
He said ... 'OH YOU MEAN THE PUDDING CUPS... THE ONES I JUST GAVE TO THE GIRLS??????'
Fine... off to find a delicious RAW dessert... and I'll decide later if I intend to share!
Sheesh.
Summary of a crazy couple o'weeks!
I haven't updated in a while, it's been a chaotic time these last several days! May 12 my mom got married and we had a houseful of company as well as others to visit with. We also had a huge business event to manage that morning and ended up making it to the wedding with only 5 minutes to spare! Thankfully my mom was so entranced in her bridal bliss to get too stressed about it. She looked more beautiful that day than I have ever seen her look in my entire life. I am very happy for her.
I made the decision, which I now regret to a degree, to just roll with it as far as food goes... did stay about 80% raw that day, and then the next day didn't complain when Andy suggested Panda takeout for our MDay picnic in the park with family and friends. That was the start of the slippery slope.
I started to get back on track during the week, but was too busy to be organized properly.
This past weekend was another insane time with a huge celebration for Andy's dad's 60th bday party which meant all of his siblings and their families were in town so we again had company at our house. On top of all that, B had her ballet recitals on Friday and Saturday night...
Again, I allowed myself to roll with the party and enjoyed all the usual fare during the celebration...
Part of it was just coping... I sprained my ankle on Saturday and let me give you all a piece of advise...
DO NOT TRY TO DRIVE A STICK SHIFT WITH A SPRAINED LEFT ANKLE!!!!!!
Somehow I survived.... Sunday I gave new meaning to 'a day of rest' and felt ... so.... BLAH.... I had no energy. When I took account of all I had eaten the last couple days, including that day, it was very telling.
I am in the process of trying to climb back into the wagon. I experienced the full spectrum with the perspective of knowing how I feel when I am eating mostly raw healthy food... it is quite significant.
I made the decision, which I now regret to a degree, to just roll with it as far as food goes... did stay about 80% raw that day, and then the next day didn't complain when Andy suggested Panda takeout for our MDay picnic in the park with family and friends. That was the start of the slippery slope.
I started to get back on track during the week, but was too busy to be organized properly.
This past weekend was another insane time with a huge celebration for Andy's dad's 60th bday party which meant all of his siblings and their families were in town so we again had company at our house. On top of all that, B had her ballet recitals on Friday and Saturday night...
Again, I allowed myself to roll with the party and enjoyed all the usual fare during the celebration...
Part of it was just coping... I sprained my ankle on Saturday and let me give you all a piece of advise...
DO NOT TRY TO DRIVE A STICK SHIFT WITH A SPRAINED LEFT ANKLE!!!!!!
Somehow I survived.... Sunday I gave new meaning to 'a day of rest' and felt ... so.... BLAH.... I had no energy. When I took account of all I had eaten the last couple days, including that day, it was very telling.
I am in the process of trying to climb back into the wagon. I experienced the full spectrum with the perspective of knowing how I feel when I am eating mostly raw healthy food... it is quite significant.
Friday, May 11, 2007
A new day... going to be a busy one!
I continued to have mild neurological symptoms last night until I finally fell asleep. I took an Ambien my dr. gave me to ensure I got a good night sleep and I did so I feel more at ease today and ready to tackle all the excitement / stress of these next few days. I did eat the chili, which filled me up quicker than I remember. Today I still feel it sitting there to some degree, like a bit of a lead balloon.. ugh. I feel more sluggish than I normally do in the mornings since this experiment. I didn't lose anymore weight over night so that is good.
In reflecting about yesterday I think of several things that might have contributed. I got so busy, I did't eat as regularly as I have been and I realized I hadn't drank either. I may have been dehydrated, in fact I am sure I was. I had been having breakfast full of fruit most every day and I realized yesterday I didn't even eat anything until early afternoon and that was a salad.
The last time that happened where my hands and arms curled up my dr. mentioned that being too low in levels of potassium and calcium can do that and one of my BP medicaitons is a dieuretic. I need to be aware and pay attention and make sure I am nurishing my body. I really believe yesterday could have been avoided. Since the same thing happened before...even worse before ever doing this experiment I cannot blame it on that. I think my rapid weight loss did have a factor coupled with the fact that I wasn't paying attention to eating/drinking.
My blood pressure remains low so that is good.
In reflecting about yesterday I think of several things that might have contributed. I got so busy, I did't eat as regularly as I have been and I realized I hadn't drank either. I may have been dehydrated, in fact I am sure I was. I had been having breakfast full of fruit most every day and I realized yesterday I didn't even eat anything until early afternoon and that was a salad.
The last time that happened where my hands and arms curled up my dr. mentioned that being too low in levels of potassium and calcium can do that and one of my BP medicaitons is a dieuretic. I need to be aware and pay attention and make sure I am nurishing my body. I really believe yesterday could have been avoided. Since the same thing happened before...even worse before ever doing this experiment I cannot blame it on that. I think my rapid weight loss did have a factor coupled with the fact that I wasn't paying attention to eating/drinking.
My blood pressure remains low so that is good.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Interruption... something wrong.
Shortly after my last post I started to have a relapse of something that happened a couple months ago. At that time I called 911. My hands started to curl up and my heart was racing... and I just felt wrong. The first time it happened the paramedics told me I was close to passing out.
Upon talking to Andy this afternoon and telling him what was going on, he said I didn't sound right and literraly ordered me not to drive B to ballet... he came home and did it instead even though that made her a bit late. I had some Ezekiel bread with butter, ate a banana, and took a Xanax in the meantime. Things are still not ok, though a bit better... he says I sound better. He is playing at the river w/ J while waiting for B to get done with her class. I just called and asked him to pick me up some Wendy's chili... that is a direct source of protein and I will find out if that helps. I am 1/2 pound less than I was this morning also. I cannot lose weight this rapidly... I shouldn't lose weight to begin with.
I took my BP and it is still low but not too low, 109/80. My heart rate was high though. I don't know if it is an anxiety/panic attack coupled with not enough of something or not.
I hate not understanding what is happening. The truth is, I didn't really sleep last night due to a last minute staffing request for my business that I was worried about. The Virginia Tech tragedy has made my business that much more busy and we have a big event this weekend. Praise God I am blessed with amazing employees and have everything is staffed now, but the stress of the events this weekend coupled with the wedding this weekend, and family coming I think is affecting me even though it is good stress. I am figuring out my new reality these days. I really only had about 3 hours of sleep last night and my tendency to just go without remembering to eat right is probably playing a big part into whatever is happening to me.
I want to stay true to this experiment, but I don't want to be dangerous. Something is wrong right now, and the only thing I can guess is that I am lacking in something. My hands, feet, and arms are a bit tingly still, and my hands still want to curl up.... I am going to eat whatever I think I need tonight and try to get a good night sleep. Tomorrow is a new day.
Upon talking to Andy this afternoon and telling him what was going on, he said I didn't sound right and literraly ordered me not to drive B to ballet... he came home and did it instead even though that made her a bit late. I had some Ezekiel bread with butter, ate a banana, and took a Xanax in the meantime. Things are still not ok, though a bit better... he says I sound better. He is playing at the river w/ J while waiting for B to get done with her class. I just called and asked him to pick me up some Wendy's chili... that is a direct source of protein and I will find out if that helps. I am 1/2 pound less than I was this morning also. I cannot lose weight this rapidly... I shouldn't lose weight to begin with.
I took my BP and it is still low but not too low, 109/80. My heart rate was high though. I don't know if it is an anxiety/panic attack coupled with not enough of something or not.
I hate not understanding what is happening. The truth is, I didn't really sleep last night due to a last minute staffing request for my business that I was worried about. The Virginia Tech tragedy has made my business that much more busy and we have a big event this weekend. Praise God I am blessed with amazing employees and have everything is staffed now, but the stress of the events this weekend coupled with the wedding this weekend, and family coming I think is affecting me even though it is good stress. I am figuring out my new reality these days. I really only had about 3 hours of sleep last night and my tendency to just go without remembering to eat right is probably playing a big part into whatever is happening to me.
I want to stay true to this experiment, but I don't want to be dangerous. Something is wrong right now, and the only thing I can guess is that I am lacking in something. My hands, feet, and arms are a bit tingly still, and my hands still want to curl up.... I am going to eat whatever I think I need tonight and try to get a good night sleep. Tomorrow is a new day.
Still here... just in the spin cycle!
I have continued to be true to this experiment all week, though I have not checked in. My blood pressure remains low and I will update that soon.
Monday I had a killer headache. I heard that is a classic sign of detox about a week in. Tuesday it was much better thankfully and I haven't had any other major detox issues.
I have been too busy to try a lot of the recipes I have planned, but fresh salads, fruit smoothies, and my trusty avocado's haven't let me down!
I am getting a little anxious about my rapid weight loss, though I have read that is also normal. I have lost 2 more pounds this week so far, I am now down to 108 (starting weight was 115). I am not doing this to lose weight. I am going to focus on eating more fats to increase my calories. I have not felt hungry in this at all or deprived. If I was doing this to lose weight this would definitely be the way to go... all the yummy juicy food and I can eat and the pounds melting away! I haven't made it to my workout all week, though I have been running around like crazy with all my daily chaos and business meetings and events.
This weekend will be challenging due to my mom's wedding and Mother's Day. I am not going to be militant about things, I knew these dates were coming. I plan to stay mostly raw if not all, but if I decide to indulge in a treat it will be just that. If I am going to realistically adopt this lifestyle for the sake of my health I need to give myself room for occasional treats if I desire.
Monday I had a killer headache. I heard that is a classic sign of detox about a week in. Tuesday it was much better thankfully and I haven't had any other major detox issues.
I have been too busy to try a lot of the recipes I have planned, but fresh salads, fruit smoothies, and my trusty avocado's haven't let me down!
I am getting a little anxious about my rapid weight loss, though I have read that is also normal. I have lost 2 more pounds this week so far, I am now down to 108 (starting weight was 115). I am not doing this to lose weight. I am going to focus on eating more fats to increase my calories. I have not felt hungry in this at all or deprived. If I was doing this to lose weight this would definitely be the way to go... all the yummy juicy food and I can eat and the pounds melting away! I haven't made it to my workout all week, though I have been running around like crazy with all my daily chaos and business meetings and events.
This weekend will be challenging due to my mom's wedding and Mother's Day. I am not going to be militant about things, I knew these dates were coming. I plan to stay mostly raw if not all, but if I decide to indulge in a treat it will be just that. If I am going to realistically adopt this lifestyle for the sake of my health I need to give myself room for occasional treats if I desire.
Sunday, May 6, 2007
¼ WAY DONE!!!! ... Weekend update
Today completes day 7 of my 'rawxperiment'. I will be honest, this weekend has not been easy...Saturday especially. I was HUNGRY! Part of the problem was I was tired of the veggies I had in the house, and out of many of the staples to make some of the recipes I had. Last night for dinner I had some form of a spinach dip with carrots which would have been much more yummy if my avocado's weren't too hard to use! Last night Andy and I watched a movie and it was by the grace of God that I didn't get up and make popcorn, with salt and butter.... but I thought of the progress in my blood pressure and don't want to mess with it.
Today I made another Costco and Farmer's Market run and I am happy again. There was sweet corn on sale at Costco so tonight I made a corn chowder with almond milk, corn, avocado, and a bit of sea salt. It was really yummy!!!! I have some left for tomorrow. I also found raw pumpkin seeds at the farmers market and I sprinkled a bit of Herbamare on them so now I was able to to be satisfied with my salty snack.
Here are some positives I have observed from this past week...
I LOST 4 POUNDS!
When I got dressed for church today I noticed that my dress pants were loose on me! I checked the scale and lo and behold... I HAVE LOST 4 POUNDS this week!!!! I started out at 115 and am now 111! I don't need to lose weight and am not doing this to lose weight, but that just goes to show how eating food that my body actually processes doesn't just hang around as toxic weight. I am fine with it, I imagine as things level out I will start to gain back some, and I am healthy. Aside from Saturday when I was more 'bored hungry' I haven't been hungry at all... I eat until I'm satified and then when I am no longer satisfied I eat again!
SLEEPING LIKE A BABY
I have noticed a GREAT improvement in my insomnia. That alone is worth it's weight in gold. I did wake up last night, but instead of tossing and turning and being unable to fall back asleep... I DID fall back asleep! I wasn't dragging this morning either like I normally do when I have to wake up to an alarm... which is a good thing, this next week is going to be insane with meetings and commitments!
IT'S ALL GOOD...
I have not felt extreme anxiety or had any panic attacks this week... even when I am in circumstances that usually bring them on. I wonder if my lower blood pressure has to do with that.
WHAT HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE?
This is the biggest reason I am doing this experiment, and the biggest dramatic improvement in such a short time. This change in eating has so far done something no doctors or medications could do for me. I am getting consistent low blood pressure readings... and certainly no high ones compared to how it was before this experiment. The ONLY change I have made is my diet.
All in all, this week has been a dramatic blessing. I am so grateful to God for leading me to this option and my husband and kids for supporting me in trying it. They are having fun sampling many of the things I make and are loving the delicious abundance of juicy fruit and veggies around here. I am motivated to stick to this 30 days as close as I can. Please keep praying for me!
Today I made another Costco and Farmer's Market run and I am happy again. There was sweet corn on sale at Costco so tonight I made a corn chowder with almond milk, corn, avocado, and a bit of sea salt. It was really yummy!!!! I have some left for tomorrow. I also found raw pumpkin seeds at the farmers market and I sprinkled a bit of Herbamare on them so now I was able to to be satisfied with my salty snack.
Here are some positives I have observed from this past week...
I LOST 4 POUNDS!
When I got dressed for church today I noticed that my dress pants were loose on me! I checked the scale and lo and behold... I HAVE LOST 4 POUNDS this week!!!! I started out at 115 and am now 111! I don't need to lose weight and am not doing this to lose weight, but that just goes to show how eating food that my body actually processes doesn't just hang around as toxic weight. I am fine with it, I imagine as things level out I will start to gain back some, and I am healthy. Aside from Saturday when I was more 'bored hungry' I haven't been hungry at all... I eat until I'm satified and then when I am no longer satisfied I eat again!
SLEEPING LIKE A BABY
I have noticed a GREAT improvement in my insomnia. That alone is worth it's weight in gold. I did wake up last night, but instead of tossing and turning and being unable to fall back asleep... I DID fall back asleep! I wasn't dragging this morning either like I normally do when I have to wake up to an alarm... which is a good thing, this next week is going to be insane with meetings and commitments!
IT'S ALL GOOD...
I have not felt extreme anxiety or had any panic attacks this week... even when I am in circumstances that usually bring them on. I wonder if my lower blood pressure has to do with that.
WHAT HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE?
This is the biggest reason I am doing this experiment, and the biggest dramatic improvement in such a short time. This change in eating has so far done something no doctors or medications could do for me. I am getting consistent low blood pressure readings... and certainly no high ones compared to how it was before this experiment. The ONLY change I have made is my diet.
All in all, this week has been a dramatic blessing. I am so grateful to God for leading me to this option and my husband and kids for supporting me in trying it. They are having fun sampling many of the things I make and are loving the delicious abundance of juicy fruit and veggies around here. I am motivated to stick to this 30 days as close as I can. Please keep praying for me!
Friday, May 4, 2007
Bizarre Foods... with Denise and Brookelyn
Ok... not so bizarre, but when Brookelyn and I went to Sam's Club tonight to restock my 'edibles' we came across those HUGE Portobella mushrooms that really look like Frisbees. Now... in my regular, non experimental life, I don't like mushrooms. They are slimy and weird, and the idea of eating a ground fungus... well...
The truth, I have always been afraid of them... maybe I watched some old B rated movie 'Attack of the Killer Mushrooms' as a kid or something and I have suppressed the memory...
However, this entire experiment has become many more things than I could have anticipated. It turns out, this is not all about me and my health. It has become a science lesson, a health lesson, a nutrition lesson... and a suck it up and try it lesson! The girls and I watched Alissa Cohen make the Stuffed Portobella Mushroom Caps on her DVD the other day along with many other things in fascination! Their list is as long as mine of things for me to eat and them to sample. Honestly they are amused by it all as well as excited for all the new things coming into the house. You should have seen Julia's face light up when she realized I was making Banana Papaya Pudding earlier... and willing to share generously.... again, no refined sugar so no mamma guilt there. And it was delicious by the way.
Anyway... B and I were at Sam's Club, and we came across those mushrooms. The look on both of our faces said it all. I knew she recognized them from the DVD and she also knows my fear of those aliens. However, I paused too long in front of them. She said... "Come on Mom, Andrew Zimmern would do it". I replied... ' Andrew Zimmern does A LOT of things I wouldn't do!'... but I knew she really meant 'Come on, don't be a wimp...get over it and try it!' but of course, that might land her extra chores for being lippy if she actually said it, she knows how to make her point under the radar by now! Like a Western duel, I met her dare, and said... "If I try it, YOU are going to try it." We shook on it(wah whah whaaaaah echoing shrilly in the background, I just knew Clint Eastwood was hiding behind the onion pallet)... and I brought them home. For those who don't know who Andrew Zimmern is, he is the object of our fascination, and some geography and culture lessons as we enjoy his show Bizarre Foods ...well Julia took issue with the roasted Guinea Pigs and Deep Fried Frogs of course, and anything resembling a beloved critter, which is pretty much all of them in her eyes... but over all...
Anyway, I tried them tonight, following the recipe in Alissa's book. I got full on only ½ of one, but honestly... I think I could acquire a taste for them. The funny thing was, Andy wasn't with us at Sam's Club and missed our whole western scene, but I was describing it in detail as I was eating it, telling him how this flavor blended with that and so on, and he said... "You sound just like Andrew Zimmern'.... which sent both me and Brookelyn into hysterics. He had no idea why he was so funny!
The truth, I have always been afraid of them... maybe I watched some old B rated movie 'Attack of the Killer Mushrooms' as a kid or something and I have suppressed the memory...
However, this entire experiment has become many more things than I could have anticipated. It turns out, this is not all about me and my health. It has become a science lesson, a health lesson, a nutrition lesson... and a suck it up and try it lesson! The girls and I watched Alissa Cohen make the Stuffed Portobella Mushroom Caps on her DVD the other day along with many other things in fascination! Their list is as long as mine of things for me to eat and them to sample. Honestly they are amused by it all as well as excited for all the new things coming into the house. You should have seen Julia's face light up when she realized I was making Banana Papaya Pudding earlier... and willing to share generously.... again, no refined sugar so no mamma guilt there. And it was delicious by the way.
Anyway... B and I were at Sam's Club, and we came across those mushrooms. The look on both of our faces said it all. I knew she recognized them from the DVD and she also knows my fear of those aliens. However, I paused too long in front of them. She said... "Come on Mom, Andrew Zimmern would do it". I replied... ' Andrew Zimmern does A LOT of things I wouldn't do!'... but I knew she really meant 'Come on, don't be a wimp...get over it and try it!' but of course, that might land her extra chores for being lippy if she actually said it, she knows how to make her point under the radar by now! Like a Western duel, I met her dare, and said... "If I try it, YOU are going to try it." We shook on it(wah whah whaaaaah echoing shrilly in the background, I just knew Clint Eastwood was hiding behind the onion pallet)... and I brought them home. For those who don't know who Andrew Zimmern is, he is the object of our fascination, and some geography and culture lessons as we enjoy his show Bizarre Foods ...well Julia took issue with the roasted Guinea Pigs and Deep Fried Frogs of course, and anything resembling a beloved critter, which is pretty much all of them in her eyes... but over all...
Anyway, I tried them tonight, following the recipe in Alissa's book. I got full on only ½ of one, but honestly... I think I could acquire a taste for them. The funny thing was, Andy wasn't with us at Sam's Club and missed our whole western scene, but I was describing it in detail as I was eating it, telling him how this flavor blended with that and so on, and he said... "You sound just like Andrew Zimmern'.... which sent both me and Brookelyn into hysterics. He had no idea why he was so funny!
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