We have had an interesting weekend with the weather. I spent yesterday afternoon enjoying sunshine and a high of 50 degrees, as my husband and I finished cleaning up leaves in the yard. The warmth of the sun felt good. It is hard to believe that 24 hours later we have snow on the ground and the temperature is going to drop down around zero again. We are expected to get more snow this evening. So much for seeing the grass. Please winter go away.
I am so grateful for our road crews that work long hours to keep our main roads clear. We were able to get out and walk in the mall today. Everyone you talk to has cabin fever. It has been a long winter. I am amazed at all the sunshine we have had in between snow storms. Last week was very cold and we had strong winds on Thursday, but the sun did shine everyday. I have been trying to get out some each day, but the cold air stings my face and leaves me feeling cold to the bone. I am so looking forward to planting a garden and flowers. Please warm spring air descend up us.
My husband and I spent today talking about how we can't wait to ride our bicycles and have fun outside. I have started planning how I want my flower beds to look. Maybe dreaming about the warm weather will bring it soon. I don't think anyone will complain about a hot summer after this winter. I will pray that we will see the grass again soon and it will be beautiful green.
For now Laney and I will stay home wrapped up in a blanket until the next big thaw, and dream of wearing flip flops and sipping lemonade. And, if you have to go out we will pray you don't hit a pothole in the road or get swallowed by a sink hole. Slow down and drive safe, so you can enjoy spring when it decides to come to town.
Life is beautiful !!
Elizabeth
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Friday, February 28, 2014
Eat Your Vegetables
The evening news last night had a segment on changing our labels on food to show calories and content on what they consider to be a more reasonable food serving. I am not so sure that is going to be the answer to obesity in this country. I was shocked to see that the serving for one will increase and of course that will mean more calories. I am wondering how many people are going to really read those labels. I would rather think that we need to bring back home economics in our schools and teach children how to eat nutritious balanced food. We need to teach them to cook and get them away from fast food and processed food. And, of course they need exercise.
I am so glad I grew up eating vegetables. I was part of the generation that was required to take home economics and we grew up with a garden and no fast food. I don' t recall myself or any of my friends having weight problems. I have been actively taking care of my health the last two years and all test have been good. It must be the vegetables or perhaps good genes. I think I'll keep eating those vegetables. So thankful that I love all vegetables and always willing to try new ones. I am not a fan of eating out, but I have to admit that occasionally I do.
Maybe we should realize that if we weren't fat as children, then we must have been doing something right. I do not recall growing up on processed food and have tried to remember that when I grocery shop. If you shop the perimeter of the store you will buy from the four food groups. Most of the isles are filled with processed food in boxes and temptations that are packed with calories and saturated fat.
I do believe in the 10 percent rule. That means don't deprive yourself totally of treats, but perhaps you can make them from scratch. At least, you will know what they are made from.
I am going to follow my heart and eat those fresh fruit and vegetables. I know people claim their lives are to busy to cook, but who has time to read processed food labels. I would rather spend my time eating raw vegetables and looking for nutritious easy recipes than reading a label. And, we need to lobby to bring back home economics to our school system. Everything starts with education.
Now that I have made myself hungry thinking about food, I'll have a persimmon. What is your choice?
Life is beautiful when you have a garden !!
Elizabeth
I am so glad I grew up eating vegetables. I was part of the generation that was required to take home economics and we grew up with a garden and no fast food. I don' t recall myself or any of my friends having weight problems. I have been actively taking care of my health the last two years and all test have been good. It must be the vegetables or perhaps good genes. I think I'll keep eating those vegetables. So thankful that I love all vegetables and always willing to try new ones. I am not a fan of eating out, but I have to admit that occasionally I do.
Maybe we should realize that if we weren't fat as children, then we must have been doing something right. I do not recall growing up on processed food and have tried to remember that when I grocery shop. If you shop the perimeter of the store you will buy from the four food groups. Most of the isles are filled with processed food in boxes and temptations that are packed with calories and saturated fat.
I do believe in the 10 percent rule. That means don't deprive yourself totally of treats, but perhaps you can make them from scratch. At least, you will know what they are made from.
I am going to follow my heart and eat those fresh fruit and vegetables. I know people claim their lives are to busy to cook, but who has time to read processed food labels. I would rather spend my time eating raw vegetables and looking for nutritious easy recipes than reading a label. And, we need to lobby to bring back home economics to our school system. Everything starts with education.
Now that I have made myself hungry thinking about food, I'll have a persimmon. What is your choice?
Life is beautiful when you have a garden !!
Elizabeth
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