From previous posts you may know that we bake our own wholewheat bread. We now add a few more grains like sesame seeds, flax seeds, flax seed meal, sunflower seeds, oats and nuts in there to make it more healthful. We use soy milk and have stayed off the white sugar. We use brown sugar and honey occasionally and use agave nectar for the most part when we want to sweeten something. Agave nectar is not available here in Dominica(we purchased it on our ministry trip to St. Thomas) but can be found at most health food stores and even online. It is an interesting health journey that we are on and we are always learning. We've felt the benefits of eating healthier and we plan to continue as much as we are able.
I've been doing a lot of label reading and noticed that some of the things that we consider to be on the healthier side are not because they contain high fructose corn syrup which is not good to consume in large quantities. You can find out more about the different types of sweeteners and their effects by visiting Dr. Bob at www.druglessdoctor.com. When you get there scroll down a little bit and sign up for free to receive his newsletters and you will get access to his library of educational videos. After you've done that scroll down and click on Sugar Substitutes.
I started this post to tell you about an interesting post I came across while visiting one of the followers of the Helpmeet Ministries blog. It is about Vitamin D and its effect on middle-aged men. The article states that it boosts their brain power. You can read the article by clicking the link above.
As time goes on I will tell you more and post pictures of the kinds of meals we've been eating. It's a fascinating and challenging jouney that I'm enjoying. Till next time my friends.
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Just a note for you to think on... soy acts as estrogen in the body. Excess estrogen is the cause of several different kinds of cancer in both men and women. You might want to consider avoiding it (as much as possible - it's in so many products!), especially if either you or your husband have any cancer history in your families. Some good reading at http://www.healthquarters.org/NewsletterArchives.html when you have the time.
ReplyDeletehealth changes are always good! sounds like your new journey is moving right along. blessings!
ReplyDeleteThanks flmom, I will check out the link.
ReplyDeleteHey Daniele, blessings to you to. Thanks.
I realized I forgot to say that fermented soy is okay - any other type is what you want to avoid. Also, concerning the flax seeds - be sure to grind them to get the health benefits. Left whole they just pass through your system without doing you any good. I use ground flaxseed meal as an egg replacer when baking. 1 T. flaxseed meal + 3 T. water equals 1 egg.
ReplyDeleteOne of the ladies at the natural foods market we shop mentioned salbia to me yesterday. I think I have the name right. She said you get the same omega benefits from it just as flax, but it does not have to be ground for your body to absorb it.
You also asked about how my oldest does getting back to the books after taking a summer break ... he is always re-energized and ready to go. He thrives on the downtime of summer. Nature studies are such an important part of our schooling that it works best for us to take this time off. Right now is our rainy season - between that and all the mosquitos that result, along with the heat, it's not a good time for extended outdoor activities.
I did get the name wrong. It's "salba".
ReplyDeleteThanks flmom. I did an internet search on the amount of flaxseed meal and water would equal 1 egg and for some reason couldn't get it. I've never heard of salba. I'll have to look into it. Thanks for all this great info.
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