Eathing Healthy on a Budget

A good blog and a good entry about Eating Healthy on a Budget. here And here are some tips for getting started on eathing healthier.

I know I may not be a size 4 but that does not make me unhealthy. I do a lot of reading, studying, research, what ever you want to call it on what goes in my body. Sure I still enjoy a Coke from time to time, old habits die hard. I do have a few books I would like to share with you but I don't have the time today. Four years ago I took up to 28 pills a day for my "health" yes I have lupus, yes it is serious but in order to get pregnant I had to get off all that and I had to learn ways to get healthy without the pills. I had to still function everyday. Now, don't get me wrong I don't think Medicine is bad but we seem to think a pill will solve everything. I am sure I will take some maintenance medication when I know I am not having any more babies but it will be very limited and only as I can't manage with diet.

brussel sprouts....I LOVE them

Brussel Sprout... I used to HATE them but now I LOVE them and CRAVE Them.

I have learned to listen to my body when it comes to what I eat. 3 years ago I was taking up to 30 bills a day. I never wanted that I when I decided to go off everything, cold turkey I might add, in able to clean my body of the toxins in order to get pregnant with Harrison I had to learn to really listen to what my body told me. That included telling people no often, and knowing what I was putting into my body. I have read and research loads of stuff to help know what my symptoms mean and what I can do "naturally" to maintain my health.

A few months ago I began craving Brussel Sprouts so I began eating brussel sprouts. Now I don't want to even think about boiled brussel sprouts but I have found a way that I LOVE them.

first Start with "fresh" brussel sprouts which means bright in color and very firm. I cut the core off the bottom and that the outside layer of leaves. Then I cut them in half. Put the brussel sprouts into a saute pan with some butter (and it is really good with a little bacon too :) ) salt, pepper, and garlic. In this picture I added a few carrots. I cook over medium heat just until the center is warm. Then add the juice of lemon for just another minute. They are still intacted and they still have a crunch. Remember the less you cook your veggies, the better they are for you.

Here is a snapshot of what good stuff is in brussel sprouts. Below is a GREAT book to tell you what your eating. I will try to add more about it later too.