The Food

I was so worried about feeling restricted and giving up when it comes to these food restrictions. Let's face it, I have tried "diets" before and they never lasted. So far, I have not felt deprived. I realize the value of making food special. Making it look elegant. The meal needs to feel like an experience. The hardest part of this of course, is planning ahead. I realized yesterday how much harder it is to eat healthy when you are rushed. I had to get 4 kids out the door and myself ready to be at work all day. Meals, snacks, etc. Live and learn they say, and I have. I must prepare myself a litle more.

My family was having Spaghetti for dinner the other night, and I knew right away that I wouldn't be joining them. But I wanted to make something easy for myself that fit right in. Let's see: No wheat, No tomatoes, No Beef. Hmm.

I didn't want to start preparing something completely different from my family, and eating together is important to me. So I used a gluten free pasta and used a "Creamy Avocado Dressing" on top. It was SO delicious! Most importantly, it was fast and easy.Then I made a homemade poppy seed dressing (which my family LOVES) and put it on top of a Spinach Strawberry salad. I didn't have any takers on trying the pasta, but I think it is important to expose my children to healthier options.