Luis has become quite fond of the documentary options, on demand, that Netflix on our Wii offers. It started out with conspiracy theories on 9-11, documentaries on Islam and the Federal Reserve but now is targeted at food and the body; this is where I entered the picture.
I will first tell you about Luis and my diet habits over the past 3 (+ a little) years.
Year 1: Luis is a poor bartender, Sarah is a poor college student working at Panera. Diet = ramon noodles, spaghetti, beer, Panera, spaghetti, mac & cheese, coffee, McDonalds.
Year 2: Luis and Sarah move in together. Sarah is a waitress until hired on at current place of employment, Luis an interpreter until Urban Active comes along.
Diet = Spaghetti, lots of deli sandwiches, some beer, chicken casseroles, red meats, Mac & cheese, eggs and hash-browns, tofu stir-fry, McDonalds, Subway, sushi.
Year 3: Luis and Sarah are married. Sarah is working at current place of employment, Luis starts nursing school.
Diet = Spaghetti, tofu stir-fry, fresh fish, red meats, cheerios, eggplant, mac & cheese, McDonalds, some beer & wine, coffee, fresh fruit, eggs.
Start of Year 4: Sarah is working at current place of employment, Luis is in nursing school.
Diet = fairly healthy to 90% organic; lots of veggies, fruits, rice, salad, No meat, little fish (sushi!), water, coffee, some beer & wine.
The following movies/documentaries have contributed to a huge change in lifestyle and budget arrangements for not only ourselves but a few close friends and family members (my Mom is one of them):
1. Food Matters
2. Food Inc.
3. The Gerson Miracle
I Recommend #1, Food Matters to everyone! #2 and #3 I also recommend to everyone! And I am not blowing smoke, as I am not one to fall easily for bull shit especially when it means a major change in budget and spending habits (I'll save this for another blog, but just know it is very hard for me to adjust). Also, it only takes a couple hours to watch these movies and then you can make your own decisions.
Anyway, my main reason for writing about this is just because it is a big deal in my life and I wanted to write about it; but also because I definitely think it is worth looking into and it is something that is becoming a passion in my life - health and wellness and cooking and enjoying.
A few facts that are rather alarming...
"Fact: It is illegal to treat cancer in the U.S. with anything but surgery, chemotherapy and radiation.
Fact: Chemotherapy hurts your immune system by lowering the number of white blood cells produced in your body. White blood cells are important in preventing and fighting infections.
Fact: Radiation is cumulative. All forms interfere with cellular activity and suppress immune system function.
Fact: No surgery is risk free.
Virtually nothing is done in medical school to teach students that nutrition may often be the most important element of diagnosis and treatment."
Food For Thought...
Have a Happy and Healthy New Year.
