One of my aspirations is to see people healthy and fit.  Sadly, this will not happen with the 'conventional wisdom' we have today.  The current Standard American Diet (SAD) is exactly that.  SAD!  It has definitely lived up to it's acronym.  Did you know that almost all MDs receive little to no education in nutrition?  SAD, but true!  

 

Fortunately, we now have many, many brilliant doctors and nutritionists with a plethora of incredible information and data who are arguing against this current system of conventional wisdom. Many of these health professionals' first question to their patients is "What are you eating?" - as it should be.  The cliche may be over-said, but it is still a fact, "YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT."  And if I may add, ""and what IT ate as well." 

 

I believe we are finally making headway.  Though people may not understand the terms, "Paleo", "Primal", "Keto", or "Hunter/Gatherer", most have at least heard of them.  So the message is becoming clearer and is gathering steam.

 

May I encourage you to read some of my posts which will put you in touch with these 'non-conventional wisdom' doctors and nutritionists I have followed and gleaned from over the past few years.  They have changed my life.  It is my goal to pay it forward now and help others to do the same. In addition, "My Favorite Health-Foodie Flicks" (see link at top menu bar) are very insightful. The perspective they convey is super helpful in understanding this lifestyle I have embraced.

 

These are my thoughts:

 

1 ~ To transform cupboards, pantries, refrigerators, and freezers from danger zones containing  highly processed, fake "food-like stuff" to safe havens of real, wholesome food. 

       A) This will mean eliminating inflammatory, gluten-laden foods such as grains, traditional flours, all processed sugar, and maybe for some people, even dairy products. The good news is that there are wonderfully delicious, healthful alternatives to all of the aforementioned!  Yes! You will still be able to cook and bake your favorites!

       B) Understand that almost everything you purchase in the 'center' of the store is off-limits for a Wellness-Inspired lifestyle.  If it came pre-packaged in a box or bag, most likely it will find it's way into your garbage can. But dear reader, please don't fret!  The incredible benefits you and your family will reap are so worthwhile! 

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2 ~ To empower people with the tools and resources to create this clean, healthy kitchen with the goal of having healthy families. We will discuss expectations - yours of me and mine of you.  Once we are sure we understand one another, we can then proceed to have a hay day in transforming your kitchen to one of a healthy haven.

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3 ~ These tools and resources will include:

      A) The two of us creating a list of the foods to be purchased in order to replace the processed, fake "food-like stuff" in your kitchen.

      B) Once deciding on you food-type preferences, we will find delicious recipes for your favorite meals that are "clean".

      C)  We will talk about the places to purchase the items needed to create these wonderful meals; snacks and desserts whether at grocery       stores or online market places (IE Amazon, my personal favorite!).

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As you embark on this new journey, realize that, yes, there will some expense involved, but it will be so worth it!  You will likely not only be replacing much if not all of your food products, but you may need to purchase certain 'gadgets' in order to facilitate your kitchen adventures.  My father has always said, you can do just about anything if you have the correct tools.  So your tools are the gems of your kitchen. This may mean, for example, purchasing an immersion blender; a high speed blender and items of this nature. Again, it's worth every cent to have them handy when creating your menus, and it's extremely gratifying to see and feel the benefits of clean eating!

 

A lifestyle change may seem a bit challenging at first glance, but once you get the hang of it and into the groove, it's FUN!  Really FUN!  You will be amazed at the incredibly delicious dishes you will create.  They can be as simple or as complex as you like.  It's all a personal preference, and it will depend on how much time you have to spend and/or are willing to spend to make this happen.  Like most rewarding things in life, it's a learned discipline that is worthy of acquiring.

 

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If this sounds like something you'd be interested in accomplishing, please contact me.  I'd love to chat with you.

 

Thanks for reading!  Ciao!

 

~ Barbie