Right now, I am not a wealth of knowledge. That knowledge is growing daily but I know that through experience comes the greatest form of knowledge, so I will try to quote sources as much as possible so that you can do your own research. I can't cook unless you count following directions on a box (but you can watch me learn! It is sure to be comical!), I am
So what has inspired this need for change?? First and foremost, a God-given desire to find what is right and true--not compared to what the rest of the world is doing--but in the eyes of the LORD. Concerning my health in general, it has taken me a long time to realize that I was hiding in denial, shame, and excuses. Recently though there have been a culmination of events in my personal life and in the lives of loved ones that have forced me to look at my eating behaviors and decide to take action. You can read all the books and blogs in the world but if you don't take the first step you will never change. It's all about baby steps!
I believe God has given us the earth, perfect and completely supplied with all the food and nutrition we need. I am not totally against all drugs, as some are life saving in an emergency, but I believe the need for medication for chronic conditions would be greatly reduced if we could just learn to look at our diets!
Our western world society eats mostly grains and starches (hello USDA food pyramid!). There is tons of science behind it, but I won't go into it here1. The bottom line is that I believe that carbohydrates from grains, sugars, and starches are what is making us fat.
Another problem we face is lack of access to healthy whole foods. Sadly, these are not readily available in all parts of our country for everyone, and people are lost in the lie that all food is created equally or even that all organic food is healthy. Two of the biggest reasons that I did not take action before I did are that I thought eating healthy would be too expensive, and that I had to drive 25 minutes to get to a Whole Foods when I lived in Houston.
God has moved mountains for my family and I this year and has opened my eyes SO much....not taking advantage of the gifts he has given me now would be a crime! I now live in Vancouver, Washington in the heart of the pacific northwest where you can find a health food store every mile you drive. I am aspiring to become a locavore and support our local farmers2. I still buy processed because my husband is a hamburger helper man, and I am not trying to change him....though I won't say that I wouldn't be pleased if he decided to join me one day.
I want to thank those who have inspired me and offered to share their wisdom with me...it is so nice to know that there are other people living healthy just for health's sake!
1 Read what Gary Taubes says here:What if it's all been a big fat lie?
2 Find local farms in your area: http://www.localharvest.org/
I believe God has given us the earth, perfect and completely supplied with all the food and nutrition we need. I am not totally against all drugs, as some are life saving in an emergency, but I believe the need for medication for chronic conditions would be greatly reduced if we could just learn to look at our diets!
Our western world society eats mostly grains and starches (hello USDA food pyramid!). There is tons of science behind it, but I won't go into it here1. The bottom line is that I believe that carbohydrates from grains, sugars, and starches are what is making us fat.
Another problem we face is lack of access to healthy whole foods. Sadly, these are not readily available in all parts of our country for everyone, and people are lost in the lie that all food is created equally or even that all organic food is healthy. Two of the biggest reasons that I did not take action before I did are that I thought eating healthy would be too expensive, and that I had to drive 25 minutes to get to a Whole Foods when I lived in Houston.
God has moved mountains for my family and I this year and has opened my eyes SO much....not taking advantage of the gifts he has given me now would be a crime! I now live in Vancouver, Washington in the heart of the pacific northwest where you can find a health food store every mile you drive. I am aspiring to become a locavore and support our local farmers2. I still buy processed because my husband is a hamburger helper man, and I am not trying to change him....though I won't say that I wouldn't be pleased if he decided to join me one day.
I want to thank those who have inspired me and offered to share their wisdom with me...it is so nice to know that there are other people living healthy just for health's sake!
1 Read what Gary Taubes says here:What if it's all been a big fat lie?
2 Find local farms in your area: http://www.localharvest.org/
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