Brian and I recently watched a documentary on Netflix (gotta love 'em) called "Forks over Knives". Very eye opening to say the very least. I had watched a similar type of documentary several months ago that focused on the same type of things but this one was medically based and had tons and tons of data to support the info that was presented. It spoke to us a great deal simply because of everything we go through with Brasen.....oh, and the fact that one of the doctors was well into his 70's and looked not a day over 45 was very impressive as well (from a woman's stand point:). Not to mention the Bible tells us that our bodies are God's work. It is a temple and he wants us to use our bodies (for a long time) to share His love and carry out His plan by spreading the gospel to our neighbors and the nations!!!! We cannot do that if we are not taking care of ourselves
Brian and I thought we generally ate healthy foods but after watching this video and looking at what we had "thought" was healthy we were floored!! No where near healthy!!!! We are on a journey of health in our house and our eating is a huge part of it. We are now trying what so many say is "impossible". We are going to attempt to cut out the majority of processed foods and a few other things- but here is the kicker- we are going to try to do it on a MAJOR budget. EEKS!!!
For instance, brian and the kids usually eat oatmeal everyday. Because of the time issues in the morning we have eaten (for years) the lower sugar, maple, instant oatmeal. That should be healthy, right? SO WRONG!!
Here are the facts: 1 packet of instant oatmeal (lower sugar, maple flavor)
*The serving size is 1 packet (34 grams)...not even half a cup unless you water it down so much the water causes it to rise to the top.
*130 Calories (which is a lot considering the amount of food you actually get to consume)
* are you ready for this? 17 ingredients!!!!!!! Most of which I couldn't even begin to tell you what they are.
After eating one of these packets- we are still ravished so I add a bananna, some nuts, juice and or coffee...... the calories keep climbling and by the time I have eaten my healthy breakfast I can easily consume nearly 500 calories!!! and by this time it isn't even 7:30 in the morning yet!
So, I set out to make my own oatmeal packets that were quick easy and portable so Brian can take it to work and make it there. I was surprised that it wasn't hard at all.... and get this- SO MUCH CHEAPER!! Oh and guess how many ingredients it has in it-5. That's right- 5 ingredients and I can pronounce ALL OF THEM!!!!
Here are the facts: 1 packet(aka-plastic baggie or storage container)
*1/2 cup of dry old-fashioned oats
*1 packet of sugar in the raw
*1 /2 tablespoon sliced or slivered almonds
*1/2 tablespoon raisins (unsweetend-just regular raisins)
*a dash of cinnamon
calories for this is right around 300 per packet!!!
that's it! you add it to 1 cup of water and cook in microwave for 2 minutes and it is incredible. More vitamins, minerals, protein and calcium than you can get out of the packet. The initial cost of supplies is approximately 7 dollars for 13 heaping servings. The approximate cost of the instant was a little over 2 dollars for 10 watery servings. With my kids I can divide one packet by two of them and they are good to go on a cold day.
So, if you are trying to eat healthy on a budget this could be a breakfast for you and your family that can help your pocket book and your belly stay full!!
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