If it’s going to snow, it should be beautiful, and not require shoveling. Today, that’s what Framingham got. My short walk got me out of the house early and helped me see the beauty in our world and ease my tension from last night’s mild family crisis. If you must know, my daughter was in her fifth grade play, and she forgot a line, so she is a bit down on herself, but today she can redeem herself.
Foods For Improved Moods
I know a lot of information and techniques surrounding food, but I can’t figure out why crunch foods are so tempting for people who are stressed out. However, finding a way to NOT eat these foods during stressful times, can REALLY help. Also, reducing salty and baked foods is helpful, as is eating less animal foods, particularly chicken, beef, eggs and cheese. I know these are delicious foods, and everywhere during the holiday season, but do your best.
The above will help you resist some sugary treats, but also use your willpower, and you will find clearer eyes and skin, more flexibility and better digestion, and especially a better, more focused outlook as well.
What CAN I Eat?
Human food should be boiled grains, well cooked vegetables, lots of beans and bean products, a small amount of raw vegetables, fruit, nuts, sea vegetables and mushrooms, and perhaps a little white fish. Yes, we are omnivores, but there is a price. If you are looking to heal mind or body, or have a lower carbon footprint and reduce animal suffering, a plant-based diet is best.
The above can be very satisfying and delicious, even sweet. Here’s a recipe that you may enjoy:
Millet With Sweet Vegetables
Ingredients:
-3/4 cup millet, rinsed
-3/4 cup diced sweet vegetables (squash, carrots, green cabbage, onions, whatever’s on hand)
-pinch of sea salt
-2 cups water
Directions:
Lightly toast the millet in a large saucepan, then add the vegetables on top, and then the water and the sea salt, and bring to a boil. Simmer for about fifteen minutes. If you need a bit more flavor or wetness, add 2 TB shoyu (soy sauce) or vegetable broth. Serve immediately.
Also goes very well with mushroom gravy. Let me know if you’d like the recipe–david
Links:
Advice-www.HonestAnswer.net
Framingham’s Newest Publication-www.FreedomFlyer.org
A book everyone should read-The World Peace Diet