hello new year.

I have been thinking, a new year means I can start fresh. 

I always find myself getting stuck in old routines, 

things that become convenient.

 whether it's a busy day with the kids or at school
I grab whatever I can to satisfy my hunger

 and well it's got to stop. 

 I eat healthy, most of the time. 

 I buy organic when I can

and I try to remain healthy eating out. 

 When I say "I", I really mean just me. 

 It stops, this year.

 I will no longer find convenience in time and food. 

 I will prepare my day with foods that are healthy

 and okay to munch on throughout the day- especially while I'm in class. 

 I have made a commitment to cut all pasta, bread & dairy from my diet

 for one whole month. 

 I have really horrible problems with my belly. 

 I am always in pain and well there is no doctor that will see me

 and tell me what is actually wrong with me. 

 They tell me it's either in my head or its just IBS. 

 NO!

 I have had an ovary taken out. 

 I have had cancerous cysts the size of golf balls on my ovaries-
see me and tell me whats wrong doc. 

 I am in the works of transforming my insurance so that I can see a doctor 

who will care for me and care about me enough to respect and listen to me.

Is it so much to ask? 

So while I am in that transition, 

 I am taking matters into my own hands
and to see if it is in fact partially a "food" problem. 

 This makes me sad because I'll have to stop eating some of my favorite foods. 

 honestly, pasta? I'm Italian for crying out loud. 

but I am willing to do what it takes to see if this

 is contributing to why I am in so much pain day to day.

 I love bread but it's cut. 

 I am not crazy for dairy, so no big deal.

More raw, less cooked veggies

 and tons of fresh fruit, as I do now.

let's go!

ten super foods 

I will indulge in this year

the super food has a link to a delicious healthy recipe!

one: olive oil

two: avocado

three: quinoa

four: pomegranate (&the seeds)

five: goji berries

six: lentils

 

seven: kale

 eight: apples

 

nine: buckwheat noodles

ten: salmon