Eating Right All of the Time
When I got married, I found it was harder to eat right. First, I started cooking more of the dishes my husband liked. Then, I eventually found myself eating the same portions he ate and snacking along with him. It only got worse once my daughter was born. She is just not happy with a plain chicken breast and a plate of steamed greens for dinner four nights a week.
So, now I have to refocus my efforts to eat right – all of the time. I’m single again, so I do not have to worry about a husband with poor eating habits. And, my daughter is still young enough to be won over to healthier eating. Thank goodness she does generally love fruits and veggies. Also on my side is the current trend in whole foods and super foods, as evidenced by the popularity of products like Orovo. The more general society leans toward healthy eating, the easier it will be to find and afford the better ingredients.
I am starting slow, by cutting out most carbs. I have been able to almost completely weed potatoes out of our diet. We eat them mashed only rarely, like if I fix bangers and mash as a treat. Next, I am tackling bread. We have it around for sandwiches, but I try to get organic, whole grain varieties. I do aspire to grind my won wheat and bake at home like my friend Kathy, but that will take some time. I will have a go at pasta last. We love pasta at our house, so it is a hard switch. Last night we did have wholegrain spaghetti my daughter chose at the store. Not only was it a healthier option, it made my daughter feel lliek she had really had a hand in choosing our meal.
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