Posted in In The Kitchen

Titus2woman mentioned the expense of eating organic, and I agree 100% that organic foods are highly overpriced.  For now, we are taking it one day at a time and really paying close attention to the grocery stores that are carrying low cost organic foods.  The nice part about living in Minnesota is the Rainbow grocery stores are starting to carry affordable organic foods.  I was really surprised at the variety of items they had to offer, including Bobs Red Mill. By the way . . Bob has a ton, and I mean a ton of gluten free, and organic recipes at his website.  I think I have found a great resource. In the grocery store I was eyeballing the gluten free brownie mix, but managed to hold off atleast for the first few weeks of my lifestyle change to organic. Ya know . . a girl has to have her chocolate (wink).  $150 and we had a bulging cart of groceries that completely stocked our pantry, fridge and freezer.

 

Here is what we (my family and I) ate on our first real organic day (in case anyone could possibly be interested (wink):

 

Breakfast

2 cups of peach herbal tea w/stevia

1 piece of spelt bread with peanut butter

1 cup of strawberry yogurt

 

Snack:  handful of  mixed nuts (sesame, cashews,pumpkin and soy)

I keep them in a container all mixed together so I can grab a handful at a time.

this keeps my insulin at an even balance throughout the day.

 

 

Lunch:

hefty salad of mixed greens with

1/2 cut up tomato

1/2 c.carrots

1/4 c. green onions

1 clove garlic

balsamic vinegar and olive oil dressing

side: spelt tortilla sprinkled with garlic powder & olive oil
and baked in the oven till lightly golden

(you can do several batches of the tortilla's at one time)

 

Snack:  orange

 

Dinner: Organic Goulash

rotini rice noodles (wheat, gluten, and casein free)

lean ground beef (hormone, antibiotic and preservative free)

tomato sauce

1 c. onions

1 c. tomato's

1 clove garlic

 

Dessert:  bowl of fruit w/ vanilla yogurt 

 

Feeling: full, satisfied and didn't have a sugar fatigue meltdown today (hooooraaaay). 

 

Focus: keeping glycemic index down and insulin balanced. complex carbs and whole grains, along with 5 fruits and veggies daily.  Calcium through yogurt and soy milk right now.

 

Spiritual Encouragement: Small Straws In A Soft Wind, by Marsha Burns

December 29, 2005:  Take time to rest and to be restored both physically and spiritually.  You have endured a great deal of stress in your circumstances and environment, and these stressful situations have taken their toll.  Allow Me to bring healing and restoration.  Be deliberate in releasing anxiety and seeking My face, says the Lord.  Come into rest!  Acts 3:19 "Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord."

 

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It has been a great way to start the New Year! Lord please continue to give me inspiration and creative ideas on cooking organic for my family.  I want our family to be healthy, happy and whole for 2006 and beyond.  Thank you Lord for your mercy and grace over my life and for your amazing provision for us in every area.  I commit this lifestyle change to you and thank you for convicting me to start it.  I give you the praise and the glory and the honor in Jesus Mighty Name. amen <>< Kelly