tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986353145526070306.post1175022945796245906..comments2022-02-17T12:06:56.370-05:00Comments on Nutritarian Recipes: Kale-y*Cindy Marschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15902687329094127050noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986353145526070306.post-51395422830837582192009-11-06T12:17:08.248-05:002009-11-06T12:17:08.248-05:00Interesting, Karen! I certainly understand compul...Interesting, Karen! I certainly understand compulsion, though mine has never been tv-movie-worthy bingeing but just too much of a good thing and then too much of the not-so-good things on top of that. I know that there are a lot of complexities with these things, considering my own history. I was reviewing my weight graph last week and was interested to see that I had lost quite a bit quickly this past winter, over a month or so, and then I had some minor surgery and kind of "went off the wagon" with nutritarian things and the weight crept back on over the next months. I had a "wakeup call" last month and humbly before the Lord came back to this, trusting Him to help me when I cannot help myself. And He did. It is certainly a work of grace in my life, but I know the nutrition is definitely helping, too.<br /><br />Since I eat almost all my meals at home, and I'm the one preparing them, and I work at home as well, it's not too difficult. But as you can see from my posts with the key word "restaurant," it can get tricky when I'm out, especially living in the boonies as I do. :-) It helps to keep nuts in my purse, as even though they're fatty and high-calorie, they can substitute for a meal in an emergency, or tide me over until I can get to some "good food." I carry fruit when it's convenient. My family is generally okay with what I cook because I'm a pretty good cook, and I am making plenty of their regular stuff for them, too. I have some details on the blog about times I've done that, though I don't discuss all the ways I do.<br /><br />Tomorrow it will have been four full weeks that I've been doing this this time, most of that time documented on this blog. I think it helps not to think of meat or dairy or vegetable oils or even alcohol or sugar in small quantities as "evil," as some vegans or health-food-nuts do. I like to think of the nutritarian foods as "better" than the low-nutrient-density ones, and I work to get as much of that kind of thing as I can. But the judicious two ounces of breaded fish I put in my wrap last night with slaw was very satisfying, moreso than another cup of slaw in that wrap! :-) I just praise God that eating this way makes moderation possible for me, and I pray you will find that full freedom, too. I don't kid myself that it will always be as easy as it has been this month, but I'm enjoying the freedom as I'm having it! :-)Cindy Marschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15902687329094127050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986353145526070306.post-32828077308566019952009-11-06T11:40:28.277-05:002009-11-06T11:40:28.277-05:00We have a lot in common. I home schooled my son a...We have a lot in common. I home schooled my son all the way through - he is now a junior in college. My husband and I still work with kids in speech and debate. The small group I attend is a part of Celebrate Recovery, which is faith based, though I have heard of The Lord's Table, and actually have the book, but have never worked my way through it. I agree, their eating pattern seemed hard to follow. I am encouraged that nutritarian eating has helped you with your compulsions. The last period of sustained recovery I had was when following Dr. F's recommendations. How do you handle the difficulty of eating this way in a world that does not? Is your whole family on board? How to you handle eating out? I sometimes feel schizophrenic because on the one hand I believe in eating organic healthy food, but on the other hand find myself bingeing on junk. I am so encouraged to find your blog!<br />KarenKwiltsflhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11488528424925963833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986353145526070306.post-29181346404205376092009-11-05T15:15:06.969-05:002009-11-05T15:15:06.969-05:00Karen, I'm so glad you stopped by. Please subs...Karen, I'm so glad you stopped by. Please subscribe or visit often and let me know what you think! I'm definitely open to tweaks. My smoothie recipe today looks more like yours--blueberries, banana, and elderberries included with the kale and flax seed meal. I haven't tried pomegranate juice but perhaps I will! :-)<br /><br />I have been amazed and thankful how much eating nutritarian helps me with my own eating compulsion / addiction. In the past the only other things that worked for any length of time were intense ( OA, The Lord's Table--settingcaptivesfree.com ). It just seemed too exhausting as a way of life, though I value the spiritual component of battling a "besetting sin." Eating this way calms those things so that I can deal with the head and heart and spirit stuff in a sane way. :-)Cindy Marschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15902687329094127050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986353145526070306.post-34659362067980459472009-11-05T10:43:13.322-05:002009-11-05T10:43:13.322-05:00Hi Cindy - Just found your blog from your comment ...Hi Cindy - Just found your blog from your comment on Dr F's blog. I have struggled with food addiction for many years and meet with a small group of women fighting the same battle. I feel best following Dr. F's recommendations, but have trouble shaking the monkey off my back. <br /><br />I replied to this post because I make Berry Kale Smoothies on an almost daily basis. This is my smoothie recipe. It makes a very big smoothie:<br /><br />1 Tb flax seeds - grind in blender first<br />1 banana <br />water to desired consistency - approx 12 oz<br />2 oz pomegranite juice<br />1/2 to 1 ml of Dr. F's DHA Purity<br />1/2 cup frozen cranberries<br />1 cup frozen wild blueberries (Costco) <br />1 large kale leaf - wash and remove stem<br /><br />Blend well and enjoy.<br /><br />I am used to the kale and flax bits. Just be sure to brush your teeth after! I use a Kitchen Aid blender. <br /><br />KarenKwiltsflhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11488528424925963833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1986353145526070306.post-82634488158871245922009-11-01T22:01:16.746-05:002009-11-01T22:01:16.746-05:00No, I didn't put the fish over banana! Silly ...No, I didn't put the fish over banana! Silly . . .Cindy Marschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15902687329094127050noreply@blogger.com