About a week ago we got rid of our cable TV. This is the first time either of us has not had TV ever. Kind of a crazy thought. It is also crazy how easily you are sucked into TV every night. We don't have an antenna or anything of that sort at the moment and who knows when it will happen. It is not one of my priorities right now. But it has been really nice not having TV. I feel more productive, I actually get stuff done at night and we actually use our table to eat at (crazy I know). I am pretty happy with our decision thus far, and I am sure it will pay off in the end with having to buckle down and focus on finishing up this semester before a little urchin decides to make its appearance in the world.
I feel like we are really starting to get back to the basics with life, which is nice. We are currently making our own bread, yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, kombucha, dish soap and laundry soap. And as soon as we run out of bathroom soap and shampoo I will start making that stuff too.
And today I turn a quarter of a century old. Crazy to think that almost 10 years ago Jeff and I started dating, a lot has happened since then and I am really looking forward to the future to come.
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Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Gluten Challenge
With all these reports coming out about gluten and the many problems people are facing with it, I have been trying to reduce my consumption of gluten. Just by being conscious about it has helped.
Now instead of buying regular bread we always buy sprouted grained breads, which are easier for your body to digest.
Also we have been trying out new pastas that are gluten free, such as quinoa pasta, rice and millet pasta. All of the varieties we have tried so far have been pretty good, not the exact same but a good substitute.
When I plan our weekly meals I try to make sure at least one meal is completely gluten free.
I am also trying to do the same with dairy and added sugar. All part of our eating better from now on.
Dairy isn't too bad, our main dairy consumption is from cheese and yogurt. Milk is only used for cereal in the morning.
Added sugar is where I really need some work. I have been better about not eating sweets that aren't fruit. I just have to not bake as much or give it away when I do. My only downfall is dark chocolate, which I justify by saying it is dark chocolate and not regular.
But this is all a journey and long process of trying to eat better overall.
Happy Eating,
Megan
Now instead of buying regular bread we always buy sprouted grained breads, which are easier for your body to digest.
Also we have been trying out new pastas that are gluten free, such as quinoa pasta, rice and millet pasta. All of the varieties we have tried so far have been pretty good, not the exact same but a good substitute.
When I plan our weekly meals I try to make sure at least one meal is completely gluten free.
I am also trying to do the same with dairy and added sugar. All part of our eating better from now on.
Dairy isn't too bad, our main dairy consumption is from cheese and yogurt. Milk is only used for cereal in the morning.
Added sugar is where I really need some work. I have been better about not eating sweets that aren't fruit. I just have to not bake as much or give it away when I do. My only downfall is dark chocolate, which I justify by saying it is dark chocolate and not regular.
But this is all a journey and long process of trying to eat better overall.
Happy Eating,
Megan
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