So, anyone who really knows me or has ever eaten with me knows that I am a picky eater...to say the least. I have refused to eat fish (shrimp, fish, sushi- I don't discriminate). It's always been a mental thing for me, as I had never tasted anything to know whether or not I like it. I've never really eaten fresh fruit due to what I thought was an allergy. I didn't drink tea. I didn't eat anything that I would classify as weird (especially if I couldn't pronounce the name). Until recently...
I have a group of friends who have slowly worked on "corrupting" me and helping me become what I call, "cultured." It started with tea, then orange juice, then oranges, then Indian food, then Greek food. To my surprise, I like all of those things. Recently, in my pursuit of trying to become healthy and eat better, I became willing to try fish. Jason and Holly (my foodies) worked hard to convince me that I would like tuna steak, and guess what? I did! Below, I am going to list a few of my recent food discoveries and maybe a website or two (along with pics)
1. Tuna steak topped with pesto on a bed of cous cous pearls, and a side of zucchini...courtesy of Jason Elliott.
3. http://drbenkim.com/ This website is where I'm getting some of my natural health information, as well as some recipes. This is where I got my roasted broccoli recipe (http://drbenkim.com/recipesroastedbroccoli.html). I can't wait to explore it more and use more from it. Be sure to sign up for the newsletter if you like it.
4. I have eaten and will be experimenting with quinoa (I didn't know what it was a month ago).
This is the recipe I will be using: http://drbenkim.com/quinoa-healthy-protein.htm.
5. Swimming laps is something I have started doing for exercise. I struggle with finding exercises that I can do, due to my torn disc. I'm already starting to notice a difference.
6. I now drink tea, orange juice (Simply Orange), and lots of Vitamin Water. A year ago, all I drank was Dr. Pepper, Sprite, and water.
7. KROGER...okay, this sounds funny, but I am a Wal-Mart shopper, simply because of prices and convenience. I only stop at Brookshire's for last minute things, or sale items, because it's on the way home. But, Jason introduced me to the possibilities that Kroger holds...and to my SHOCK the produce and sale prices are very good. He actually had to tell me what things were in the produce department because I had never seen them before (or at least that fresh). In addition to the produce, the Kroger on Youree has amazing health food section, providing reasonably priced options for every type of diet.
8. Soy milk- This one I started out of necessity, as I recently learned I am allergic to milk. A year ago, I would have told you I'd drink soy milk "over your dead body." Now, I am LOVING it.
9. Other random things: soy bean seeds, pumpkin seeds, pistachios, Kraft Green Goddess salad dressing, and zucchini.
That's enough for now. I will continue to add to this list of my new experiences. Next on my list is salmon, avocados, and guacamole. I'll let you know how it goes! If you are a picky eater, I encourage you try any of the things I have listed...they are picky eater safe :-)
Until next time,
Erin
Very nice! I love me some tuna steaks:)
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