Sunday dinner was very funny last night with a menu of tossed salad, baked beans, and fruit. Kurt and Emily looked a little stunned when they saw what was for dinner. And Peter exclaimed, "I don't love beans!" in a tearful voice. My kids have decided that they may starve to death, so I had to list for them all the available carbs and meat that is still in the house and will remain there. Sean pointed out that there really is plenty available: they just don't want to have to cook it themselves!
Here is a helpful message I received from Carel and Rudi yesterday:
Hi Nora! How exciting to have a friend and cohort on the quest for better health! I'm so happy Catherine and Sean are on board too. We started the vegan diet about 6 months ago. My purpose was to see if it would help my inflammatory, rheumatoid and osteoarthritis and I am happy to say the diet has made a big difference. I have experienced lots less stiffness and fatigue, plus the angina I was experiencing is completely gone as well. Rudi has been totally supportive and is convinced this is the healthiest way to live. He says he "feels clean inside." I can't say I've lost much weight ~ I've managed to find room for chocolate without too much trouble ;-) Our son in law has struggled with irritable bowel syndrome (some of his doctors think it's Crohn's), he even got a medical discharge from the Navy because of it. He has been on the vegan diet for about 2 months and has been astonished at the improvement in his health plus he's had a vast increase in energy....and his chronic headaches have almost disappeared. It only took about 2 weeks for him to see an improvement. Anyway, I'm so glad we can share our experiences, recipes, successes and struggles! Another book you'll find great to read is "The China Study." Wishing you all the best! Love, Carel
One of the recipes we like is a pita bread sandwich! Here's the recipe (although I don't do exact measurements!)
1 ripe avocado - cut up in bowl
1/8 green cabbage - finely chopped
a little vegan mayonaise (about 2 Tb.)
seasoning salt to taste
chopped walnuts - about 3-4 Tb.
sunflower seeds - about 1 Tb.
alfalfa sprouts (if desired)
Blend everything together for filling in bible bread or Ezekial Bread. Add sliced tomato.
I have also discovered Tofutti sour cream and cream cheese at Good Earth. It makes a great substitute. They also have vegetable bouillon (Better Than Boullion brand) for soups - It's good too.
One of the recipes we like is a pita bread sandwich! Here's the recipe (although I don't do exact measurements!)
1 ripe avocado - cut up in bowl
1/8 green cabbage - finely chopped
a little vegan mayonaise (about 2 Tb.)
seasoning salt to taste
chopped walnuts - about 3-4 Tb.
sunflower seeds - about 1 Tb.
alfalfa sprouts (if desired)
Blend everything together for filling in bible bread or Ezekial Bread. Add sliced tomato.
I have also discovered Tofutti sour cream and cream cheese at Good Earth. It makes a great substitute. They also have vegetable bouillon (Better Than Boullion brand) for soups - It's good too.
And this postscript:
My main goal is to be healthy and feel good ~ but a little dark chocolate every now and then is supposed to be good for the soul and the psyche, nicht wahr? Jawohl!
No comments:
Post a Comment