Breakfast: coffee and soy milk, pear
Lunch: veggie sandwich on pita bread, pistachio nuts
Dinner: baked sweet potato topped with salsa, banana
I had the worst headache last night and was feeling so sick of my stomach. I am not putting much thought on choices to eat. Even the vegetables I love, like eggplant, are not desired. Everything smells the same, tastes the same and I am no longer interested in eating them. This vegan diet is not for me. I can not eat when food doesn't look interesting. There are exceptions, but right now I am in a stage that everything looks, smells and tastes like beans...I can't take this anymore. Don't get me wrong, I love beans, my method, which includes chicken broth.
I quit!
Yes, I will incorporate more vegetables in my diet. I will cut down in the amount of meat consumed. I will be more thoughtful of what goes in my body. Moderation and a good nutritional diet are the key.
I will use this new experience in the future to detox my body. Regardless of the positives, I don't feel this is for me. I feel sick. It feels like I am floating and my body is telling me, stop hurting yourself. I must listen.
This past week has been a learning experience. And it might work for someone else, but this program doesn't fit me. Taking the change in steps, might have lasted longer. One week, one day...I am still proud of what I have accomplished. Much luck to you.
Omnivore diet I am back!
Maddy
Maddy and her Vegetable Adventure
I want to eat healthier. For a few years now I have considered becoming a vegetarian. And every time I set up to do so, reverted to my old ways. December 2012 was the "wake up moment". I put in perspective my current health, my family health history and my dreams. I have also noticed certain foods are not well tolerated by my body as it used to. I created this blog as a way to record my experiences on my road to a healthier me.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
7 day, 14 days
Today is the 7th day...one week has passed, two more weeks to go.
This is getting easier. There are so many positives like I have mentioned on past posts. There is also negatives (the headaches, nausea, gas, stomach aches). Gas and stomach pain are mostly related to the increased fiber in the diet. Also eating raw vegetables increases the stomach pain because the system can not digest some fibers. And as we age, the process slows down.
I have been reading that some people, once they switch to a vegan diet they have tasted cow milk or meats and find it repulsive. I tested this out myself. I had my morning coffee with cow milk. My finding: it smelled and tasted a little cowy. If you have lived in a farm and had the experience to milk a cow...that is the cowy smell I am referring too. The all senses feeling of the moment - the cow itself, the warm milk and the cow chewing the grass and going mooo. Yea, it sounds weird, but that is how I can explain it. It did not taste bad, this is where the mind takes over....while you drink the milk you imagine the cow attached to the milking hoses sucking every single drop and more out of it...it is gross and you choose not to drink it. Then you recall the gentle farmer, taking pride of his cow, caressing and asking the cow for milk....that is a totally different picture. My father was that gentle farmer...I love you dad.
Breakfast: coffee with cow milk, hot wheat farina with soy milk and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Lunch: left over red rice and pigeon peas
cup of coffee with soy milk
Dinner: potato gnocchi (made from potato and whole wheat flour) with a spinach/tomato sauce,
banana
I love my tomato sauce. It takes me to happy land!
One week done and over with. As you can see my mind is made up. I decided to try a vegan diet to experience by myself the results. I see this as a slow-down aha moment. To be thoughtful and mindful as to what goes in my body. I am a firm believer that moderation is the key to a healthier, happy life. Increase the vegetables, drink the right amount of water, listen to your body, eat a rainbow of colors and textures, and portion size.
Buen provecho!
Maddy
This is getting easier. There are so many positives like I have mentioned on past posts. There is also negatives (the headaches, nausea, gas, stomach aches). Gas and stomach pain are mostly related to the increased fiber in the diet. Also eating raw vegetables increases the stomach pain because the system can not digest some fibers. And as we age, the process slows down.
I have been reading that some people, once they switch to a vegan diet they have tasted cow milk or meats and find it repulsive. I tested this out myself. I had my morning coffee with cow milk. My finding: it smelled and tasted a little cowy. If you have lived in a farm and had the experience to milk a cow...that is the cowy smell I am referring too. The all senses feeling of the moment - the cow itself, the warm milk and the cow chewing the grass and going mooo. Yea, it sounds weird, but that is how I can explain it. It did not taste bad, this is where the mind takes over....while you drink the milk you imagine the cow attached to the milking hoses sucking every single drop and more out of it...it is gross and you choose not to drink it. Then you recall the gentle farmer, taking pride of his cow, caressing and asking the cow for milk....that is a totally different picture. My father was that gentle farmer...I love you dad.
Breakfast: coffee with cow milk, hot wheat farina with soy milk and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Lunch: left over red rice and pigeon peas
cup of coffee with soy milk
Dinner: potato gnocchi (made from potato and whole wheat flour) with a spinach/tomato sauce,
banana
I love my tomato sauce. It takes me to happy land!
One week done and over with. As you can see my mind is made up. I decided to try a vegan diet to experience by myself the results. I see this as a slow-down aha moment. To be thoughtful and mindful as to what goes in my body. I am a firm believer that moderation is the key to a healthier, happy life. Increase the vegetables, drink the right amount of water, listen to your body, eat a rainbow of colors and textures, and portion size.
Buen provecho!
Maddy
Monday, January 7, 2013
6 day, 15 days
Woke up with a "buzzy" headache. Buzzy, I probably made that word up. Thought I was coming down with a bug. As I go with my morning routine, as soon as I drank my coffee, I felt so sick of my stomach. I had to lay down and counting my minutes to when I needed to run to the bathroom. But nothing. I am wondering if this had anything to do with my dinner choice last night, the shake. For sure I was feeling I was in a mixer. I stayed immobile until I felt safe. My body was screaming eat an egg. I have this belief than when your body is low in certain nutrients it will let you know, and I always listen.
Yes, I ate the egg, make that two boiled eggs. "A complete meal in 1 shell." I started feeling better in a short while. The "sick" feeling was controlled. To distract my mind I got crafty. That is playing with tshirt string and getting creative. A little distraction does help!
What is up with all the ethical debates about carnivores and vegetarians. I do understand the ethical part vegans believe and advocate. I do respect that. The same way I respect any human being decisions. I was raised omnivore, carnivore-vegetarian, my whole life the flesh of an animal has been my primary source of food, legumes and grains second, and fruits and vegetables third. The times I tried to incorporate a vegetarian diet failed, not because I couldn't do it, but because I was not well informed and my mind said you can not survive on lettuce and carrots. A vegetarian diet is rich in ingredients and great delicious choices. This is a decision you have to make for yourself. In my case it has been a battle because I do enjoy variety of plant and animal based.
A thought went by my mind: what are the effects of not getting enough salt in your system. Why you asked...Since I have not consumed any meat in almost a week, this could be related to my stomach upset and headaches. Decreased sodium in the diet can lead to problems, salt is needed for the body to function properly. Seasonings enhance the flavor of the meats, I am not getting that salty kick. Vegetables do not require the same amount of salt.
Breakfast: coffee with soy milk
2 boiled eggs with a dash of adobo
Lunch: pear salad (a bed of romaine lettuce, a sliced pear, walnuts, raisins topped with an apricot dressing -apricot jam and lime juice)
Dinner: red rice with pigeon peas, baked potato squares (seasoned with salt, pepper, oil, garlic and paprika) corn and green beans
Like I said before breakfast time was terrible, but the salad I had for lunch was very refreshing and my dinner, traditional Puerto Rican rice and the seasoned "mock meat" potatoes were very comforting. Drank my water throughout the day, and my afternoon cup of coffee. The mind is strong, once I ate that egg, those little voices inside wanted me to give in to the flesh!
I am not trying to change anyone's belief. You do what you want, everyone has their own mind. I am giving a recount of my personal experience. I go to other blogs for support, to educate myself, but when the debates start about ethics or which diet is the healthiest, I don't want to be caught in the middle. Experience it for yourself and then make your choice, that is my advice. There are some really good vegan blogs out there, to coach you thru the process. Educate yourself about proper nutrition as well.
Wow almost a week already,
Maddy
Yes, I ate the egg, make that two boiled eggs. "A complete meal in 1 shell." I started feeling better in a short while. The "sick" feeling was controlled. To distract my mind I got crafty. That is playing with tshirt string and getting creative. A little distraction does help!
What is up with all the ethical debates about carnivores and vegetarians. I do understand the ethical part vegans believe and advocate. I do respect that. The same way I respect any human being decisions. I was raised omnivore, carnivore-vegetarian, my whole life the flesh of an animal has been my primary source of food, legumes and grains second, and fruits and vegetables third. The times I tried to incorporate a vegetarian diet failed, not because I couldn't do it, but because I was not well informed and my mind said you can not survive on lettuce and carrots. A vegetarian diet is rich in ingredients and great delicious choices. This is a decision you have to make for yourself. In my case it has been a battle because I do enjoy variety of plant and animal based.
A thought went by my mind: what are the effects of not getting enough salt in your system. Why you asked...Since I have not consumed any meat in almost a week, this could be related to my stomach upset and headaches. Decreased sodium in the diet can lead to problems, salt is needed for the body to function properly. Seasonings enhance the flavor of the meats, I am not getting that salty kick. Vegetables do not require the same amount of salt.
Breakfast: coffee with soy milk
2 boiled eggs with a dash of adobo
Lunch: pear salad (a bed of romaine lettuce, a sliced pear, walnuts, raisins topped with an apricot dressing -apricot jam and lime juice)
Dinner: red rice with pigeon peas, baked potato squares (seasoned with salt, pepper, oil, garlic and paprika) corn and green beans
Like I said before breakfast time was terrible, but the salad I had for lunch was very refreshing and my dinner, traditional Puerto Rican rice and the seasoned "mock meat" potatoes were very comforting. Drank my water throughout the day, and my afternoon cup of coffee. The mind is strong, once I ate that egg, those little voices inside wanted me to give in to the flesh!
I am not trying to change anyone's belief. You do what you want, everyone has their own mind. I am giving a recount of my personal experience. I go to other blogs for support, to educate myself, but when the debates start about ethics or which diet is the healthiest, I don't want to be caught in the middle. Experience it for yourself and then make your choice, that is my advice. There are some really good vegan blogs out there, to coach you thru the process. Educate yourself about proper nutrition as well.
Wow almost a week already,
Maddy
Sunday, January 6, 2013
5 day, 16 days
I realized I do not eat well on weekends. Is just grab and go without putting any thought of what goes in. This weekend was especially hard. The thought of putting something in my mouth is not ejoyable anymore. I am experiencing food adversion, that is to just the four vegan groups (legumes, grains, fruit and vegetables). Nothing is wrong with them, just in my opinion needs the meaty flavor. And what is up with facon bacon, that just looks gross!!
The only positive I see, my skin feels softer, even in the winter, when my dry skin takes over.. About the weight loss, I do not mind losing a couple pounds...but skinny does not look good on me. Day by day, I push myself to keep going...I am loosing interest. Even if you choose an animal/plant diet, the important thing is to increase the vegetables and portion control in what regards to animal protein. Lesson learned here...
My food intake today.
Breakfast: coffee and cereal with soy milk
Lunch: bean burger on whole wheat, with lettuce and tomato and a squeeze of mustard and ketchup.
Dinner: banana, sesame seed, soy shake.
Drank some water. I am still getting the feeling of nausea when I drink water. I have to take little sips at a time. This reaction is keeping me from drinking water. I was not hungry, and felt restricted, so really did not want to eat anything solid and ended up drinking my shake for dinner.
Today was a down day. Either this diet is making me sick or my mind is too powerful to overcome. I do understand that real vegans will find ways to make this work. Puzzled because some days are good and I enjoy the experience while others I feel sick. I wonder if this is how someone with an addiction feels like. I have an addiction, hahaa, addiction to animal flesh, chicken embryos and cow hormones! Now is a game of health vs satisfaction...who will win...Today still vegan, tomorrow awaits....
Maddy
The only positive I see, my skin feels softer, even in the winter, when my dry skin takes over.. About the weight loss, I do not mind losing a couple pounds...but skinny does not look good on me. Day by day, I push myself to keep going...I am loosing interest. Even if you choose an animal/plant diet, the important thing is to increase the vegetables and portion control in what regards to animal protein. Lesson learned here...
My food intake today.
Breakfast: coffee and cereal with soy milk
Lunch: bean burger on whole wheat, with lettuce and tomato and a squeeze of mustard and ketchup.
Dinner: banana, sesame seed, soy shake.
Drank some water. I am still getting the feeling of nausea when I drink water. I have to take little sips at a time. This reaction is keeping me from drinking water. I was not hungry, and felt restricted, so really did not want to eat anything solid and ended up drinking my shake for dinner.
Today was a down day. Either this diet is making me sick or my mind is too powerful to overcome. I do understand that real vegans will find ways to make this work. Puzzled because some days are good and I enjoy the experience while others I feel sick. I wonder if this is how someone with an addiction feels like. I have an addiction, hahaa, addiction to animal flesh, chicken embryos and cow hormones! Now is a game of health vs satisfaction...who will win...Today still vegan, tomorrow awaits....
Maddy
Saturday, January 5, 2013
4 day, 17 days
Last night I was so tired. After work, came home, ate something quick and then went on to run some errands. By the time I arrived back home, all I wanted to do was to lay down. So this is the recount of day 4, yesterday.
First of all, I overslept. I was feeling very sleepy and did not want to get up from bed. Arrived late to work. Throughout the day, I felt energized. I was talking to coworkers about my vegan diet. Even though I mentioned I wanted pork chops, chicken or beef, I wasn't craving it. It was more a I can eat it I just choose not to.
There were plenty of temptations...cake and chocolate panettone! But I stayed strong. Me...the baker, the sweet lover. I need to treat myself and bake something vegan friendly to celebrate my first week...that is in 3 more days.
What did you eat on your 4th day???
I haven't done much shopping...budget, no money, I am broke...so I have to work with what I have at hand. I just got paid, but all the money went to bills...that's life:(
Breakfast: coffee with soy milk, dry cereal, 1 apple
Lunch: pita bread, falafel, tahini sauce, raw vegetables (broccoli, cucumber, orange pepper) and water
Snack: pistachio nuts
Dinner: rice, white bean stew and green salad (aka romaine lettuce), a banana and a cup of soy milk.
I drank more water today than in previous days and had my afternoon cup of coffee with my new friend...soy!
I might be dreaming, but I do feel more alive. My belly seems to be shrinking, my face feels radiant, even though my stomach feels at times bubbly. Headache diminished. I also started taking a B complex vitamin supplement. I am more aware of what goes in my body. This could be more a reaction of venturing in a not so familiar territory. Regardless of what my final decision in the next 18 days, what I have learned so far, is to moderate what I eat, and eat wisely. It is true what they say "you are what you eat".
Oh yes, the cheese puffs I was tempted with yesterday went in the trash.
Now back to my yoga,
Maddy
First of all, I overslept. I was feeling very sleepy and did not want to get up from bed. Arrived late to work. Throughout the day, I felt energized. I was talking to coworkers about my vegan diet. Even though I mentioned I wanted pork chops, chicken or beef, I wasn't craving it. It was more a I can eat it I just choose not to.
There were plenty of temptations...cake and chocolate panettone! But I stayed strong. Me...the baker, the sweet lover. I need to treat myself and bake something vegan friendly to celebrate my first week...that is in 3 more days.
What did you eat on your 4th day???
I haven't done much shopping...budget, no money, I am broke...so I have to work with what I have at hand. I just got paid, but all the money went to bills...that's life:(
Breakfast: coffee with soy milk, dry cereal, 1 apple
Lunch: pita bread, falafel, tahini sauce, raw vegetables (broccoli, cucumber, orange pepper) and water
Snack: pistachio nuts
Dinner: rice, white bean stew and green salad (aka romaine lettuce), a banana and a cup of soy milk.
I drank more water today than in previous days and had my afternoon cup of coffee with my new friend...soy!
I might be dreaming, but I do feel more alive. My belly seems to be shrinking, my face feels radiant, even though my stomach feels at times bubbly. Headache diminished. I also started taking a B complex vitamin supplement. I am more aware of what goes in my body. This could be more a reaction of venturing in a not so familiar territory. Regardless of what my final decision in the next 18 days, what I have learned so far, is to moderate what I eat, and eat wisely. It is true what they say "you are what you eat".
Oh yes, the cheese puffs I was tempted with yesterday went in the trash.
Now back to my yoga,
Maddy
Thursday, January 3, 2013
3 day, 18 days
Today is day 3 of this vegan program. I am trying to keep a daily journal of experiences.
My day today was a little out of routine. Ventured downtown using public transportation, the rail service. I am a people watcher and always try to figure out why people act like they do. It makes time go faster! It was a cold winter day, so walking wasn't fun. I picked up my Winter class schedule and headed back home. I got to my car and drove to work. Day was moving too fast, I was craving some fried chicken.
As I recalled, I had such a great day with this program yesterday. Today, not so. I am doubting myself, I am trying to find a medical excuse to stop it, I want to quit!!! The senseless part is no one is forcing me to do this, it is my choice. Why not quit? I am still trying to figure that out. I feel lightheaded. When I drink water it makes my stomach upset. I am convinced I won't last longer. Oh the voices in my head, no support whatsoever.
Vegan, cold turkey, nah it is not working for me. I ate some cheese puffs. I allowed myself to eat a few, just to satisfy the craving. I figured if I make it to the first week, I can do one more week and the third week should just fit in....right?
Another issue I am concerned by reading so much is, what if I decide this is not for me, try to go back to my meat eating diet and I am unable to digest it. Is this possible? Breath...one day at a time...
Breakfast: coffee with soy milk, dried cereal
Snack: soda crackers
Lunch: since I did not have time to make my lunch, I just packed last night's leftover...rice and bean soup
Snack: banana chips, coffee, a couple pistachio nuts
Dinner: was not that hungry and besides didn't want anything to eat that tasted or resemble grains...sweet potato baked topped with crumbled falafel
Drank water and soy milk throughout the day...
Now is time for bed. I am feeling blue. Tomorrow is Mexican, I need to add some spice to this diet!
Go me,
Maddy
My day today was a little out of routine. Ventured downtown using public transportation, the rail service. I am a people watcher and always try to figure out why people act like they do. It makes time go faster! It was a cold winter day, so walking wasn't fun. I picked up my Winter class schedule and headed back home. I got to my car and drove to work. Day was moving too fast, I was craving some fried chicken.
As I recalled, I had such a great day with this program yesterday. Today, not so. I am doubting myself, I am trying to find a medical excuse to stop it, I want to quit!!! The senseless part is no one is forcing me to do this, it is my choice. Why not quit? I am still trying to figure that out. I feel lightheaded. When I drink water it makes my stomach upset. I am convinced I won't last longer. Oh the voices in my head, no support whatsoever.
Vegan, cold turkey, nah it is not working for me. I ate some cheese puffs. I allowed myself to eat a few, just to satisfy the craving. I figured if I make it to the first week, I can do one more week and the third week should just fit in....right?
Another issue I am concerned by reading so much is, what if I decide this is not for me, try to go back to my meat eating diet and I am unable to digest it. Is this possible? Breath...one day at a time...
Breakfast: coffee with soy milk, dried cereal
Snack: soda crackers
Lunch: since I did not have time to make my lunch, I just packed last night's leftover...rice and bean soup
Snack: banana chips, coffee, a couple pistachio nuts
Dinner: was not that hungry and besides didn't want anything to eat that tasted or resemble grains...sweet potato baked topped with crumbled falafel
Drank water and soy milk throughout the day...
Now is time for bed. I am feeling blue. Tomorrow is Mexican, I need to add some spice to this diet!
Go me,
Maddy
2 day, 19 days
Ok, day 2 is over. Moving forward with this.
Do I feel different? I feel tingling in my skin, but it could be the cold weather here in Philly! I did experience an annoying headache yesterday, somewhat like the one when I deprive myself of coffee. Coffee, it is the hardest one. Coffee is always there for me, in my ups and downs, my confident, my support. I want it in my life! ...sorry but coffee stays, I will cut down on the amount I drink, but no way you taking it away...I'll balance my pH somehow.
I also noticed a knot in my stomach, no pain, just kinda when you get the stomach virus. I am attributing this to the increased bean amount, to the intestinal system processing a healthier diet and to yoga. This statement still needs to be proved, that's what I choose to believe.
I do feel more energized, not by much. By the time I get home from work, I used to slouch in the couch for 2 hours watching tv. Sometimes not even able to cook dinner...very lazy. When I arrived home, I followed my routine...coffee, couch, and click the tv. Two minutes after, I was in my kitchen whipping up dinner. It took me about 2 hours to do everything, chopping vegetables, grinding sesame seeds, and enjoying my meal. So this was my food for the day:
Breakfast: coffee still using cow milk, and dry pops cereal
I know, I need to put the cow milk down. The one thing I enjoy the most, my coffee, can not be taken from me just like that. And the extra sugary cereal it's like a support blanket. By the end of the week the cereal will stop. Glad to know I got my soy milk later in the day!
Snack: a green apple....ohh so sour, maybe that's the cause of my stomach upset:(
Lunch: Asian-style noodles - egg noodles! It just hit me.... no to eggs for the next 21 days. How can I missed this...not feeling guilty, just mindful. Ok there's always tomorrow. My noodles contained carrots, onions, scallions, celery, garlic, canola oil, wasabi peanuts, pepper flakes and other spices. It was very spicy. I am seeing a pattern here with my stomach...
I did not have a mid afternoon snack. Drank a second cup of coffee.
Dinner: white rice and great northern white bean soup
I have left my beans soaking in water for the day. Then I boiled them adding chunks of celery, carrot, onion, tomato, frozen corn, bay leaf, sofrito and other spices. Had enough for couple days. This will be frozen for another time. I can not follow the idea of having the same meals day after day. Boredom hits and you look for excitement in the meat isle. Currently I have white rice in my pantry, rice is expensive, I have to save a penny. In the future I will purchase the healthier brown rice.
I had plenty of beans to make veggie patties. So I also scooped that up. Boiled white beans, carrots, celery, onion, orange pepper, ginger, cilantro, sesame seeds and spiced to my liking. That will be tomorrow's dinner!
Another recipe I was excited to do was the tahini. I just soaked the sesame seeds in water then grind them into a paste. Stored for future use. The leftover paste in the grinder turned into a refreshing sesame seed drink. Just added some soy milk, cinnamon, sugar and ice. Very good!
I keep on reminding myself to get bottled water. Need to up the intake. I walked through the meat isle in the market to experience my attitude towards it. I do not repulse it neither crave it.
Great day,
Maddy
Do I feel different? I feel tingling in my skin, but it could be the cold weather here in Philly! I did experience an annoying headache yesterday, somewhat like the one when I deprive myself of coffee. Coffee, it is the hardest one. Coffee is always there for me, in my ups and downs, my confident, my support. I want it in my life! ...sorry but coffee stays, I will cut down on the amount I drink, but no way you taking it away...I'll balance my pH somehow.
I also noticed a knot in my stomach, no pain, just kinda when you get the stomach virus. I am attributing this to the increased bean amount, to the intestinal system processing a healthier diet and to yoga. This statement still needs to be proved, that's what I choose to believe.
I do feel more energized, not by much. By the time I get home from work, I used to slouch in the couch for 2 hours watching tv. Sometimes not even able to cook dinner...very lazy. When I arrived home, I followed my routine...coffee, couch, and click the tv. Two minutes after, I was in my kitchen whipping up dinner. It took me about 2 hours to do everything, chopping vegetables, grinding sesame seeds, and enjoying my meal. So this was my food for the day:
Breakfast: coffee still using cow milk, and dry pops cereal
I know, I need to put the cow milk down. The one thing I enjoy the most, my coffee, can not be taken from me just like that. And the extra sugary cereal it's like a support blanket. By the end of the week the cereal will stop. Glad to know I got my soy milk later in the day!
Snack: a green apple....ohh so sour, maybe that's the cause of my stomach upset:(
Lunch: Asian-style noodles - egg noodles! It just hit me.... no to eggs for the next 21 days. How can I missed this...not feeling guilty, just mindful. Ok there's always tomorrow. My noodles contained carrots, onions, scallions, celery, garlic, canola oil, wasabi peanuts, pepper flakes and other spices. It was very spicy. I am seeing a pattern here with my stomach...
I did not have a mid afternoon snack. Drank a second cup of coffee.
Dinner: white rice and great northern white bean soup
I have left my beans soaking in water for the day. Then I boiled them adding chunks of celery, carrot, onion, tomato, frozen corn, bay leaf, sofrito and other spices. Had enough for couple days. This will be frozen for another time. I can not follow the idea of having the same meals day after day. Boredom hits and you look for excitement in the meat isle. Currently I have white rice in my pantry, rice is expensive, I have to save a penny. In the future I will purchase the healthier brown rice.
I had plenty of beans to make veggie patties. So I also scooped that up. Boiled white beans, carrots, celery, onion, orange pepper, ginger, cilantro, sesame seeds and spiced to my liking. That will be tomorrow's dinner!
Another recipe I was excited to do was the tahini. I just soaked the sesame seeds in water then grind them into a paste. Stored for future use. The leftover paste in the grinder turned into a refreshing sesame seed drink. Just added some soy milk, cinnamon, sugar and ice. Very good!
I keep on reminding myself to get bottled water. Need to up the intake. I walked through the meat isle in the market to experience my attitude towards it. I do not repulse it neither crave it.
Great day,
Maddy
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