I won't bore you with all the details, but a few years ago I started having some health problems, which I have been blessed to never have had before. I've always tried to eat right, keep my weight under control, and consistently walked for exercise. But, around the age of 50 things changed dramatically and things weren't going so smooth. A trip to the ER one Saturday afternoon set off a series of events. First, I was admitted and they wouldn't let me leave for 2 days. I felt like a prisoner, a hospital is not one of my favorite places to hang out. Over the next year, I had numerous trips to various doctors and I can't even began to count the test that were done. When they started talking autoimmune and more tests that were needed, I chose to hold off on the tests and started doing some of my own research. Over time I began to learn that dairy and grains were a problem for me and completely eliminated all dairy, and I mean completely, and grains except for a little corn and rice on rare occasion.
The path to Paleo has been and continues to be a learning process, but is worth every bit of effort that I have put into it. I cannot tell you how much better I feel, and all blood work continues to come back good, and I don't take any prescription medicine. Cooking is not something I do because I enjoy it, I do it because I like to eat and I prefer to feel good. There are some foods listed in Paleo recipes that I had never heard of before, but thanks to Amazon, I have access to almost anything I need to purchase that is not readily available locally. I may eat a few things that are not true Paleo, because my true goal is to avoid dairy and grain. I started this journey by coming across a podcast called "Dishing Up Nutrition", and then reading a book my sister recommended called "The Maker's Diet" by Jordan S. Rubin. I then read his book called "Patient Heal Thyself" and another that he co-authored with Joseph Brasco, "Restoring Your Digestive Health". I've also continued to read blogs and research other information that has led me to where I am now. I've recently discovered a great e-book called Paleo Grubs that is full of recipes that are dairy and grain free.
If you struggle with any health issues at all, I would recommend at least giving this a try.
A NEW PUPPY
Dogs are good things in my world and we had an exciting day yesterday. My 10 year old granddaughter got a new puppy, a Morkie which is a yorkie and maltese mix. She has been wanting one for a very long time, and finally convinced her parents to allow her to have a dog in the house, a brand new house at that. She has been planning this particular puppy since March, before the mother dog was even bred. My sister that lives in Idaho has the mother dog and after carefully selecting a daddy dog, both Morkies, allowed her to have a litter, which was 3 little girls. She flew in with the puppy and delivered her yesterday. It was thrilling to be there and watch the arrival of Morgan, the new puppy. She was prepared with food and treats, new toys, a bed, food and water bowls, a crate, a playpen, potty pads, and even a collar with bling. This is one lucky little puppy.
THIS WEEK'S RECIPE
PANCAKES
2 eggs
Banana
1/3 cup Almond flour
Almond or coconut milk to make a pouring consistency
Mix all together with a hand mixer. Pour about 1/4 cup at a time in a hot skillet or on a griddle in a little coconut oil.
I Corinthians 13:13 And now abide faith, hope, and love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
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