Moment of Embarrassment

I enjoy MOPS so much. Not only do I get a chance to meet new moms and get a couple hours of adult time, but I learn something every time I go. Today we had a nutritionist come and speak on healthy eating habits for families. I was quite embarrassed listening to her talk about healthy foods and why we shouldnt eat, well, basically the way I eat and I make my kids eat. No one really knew it, but I just felt horrible! I am so upset with myself for the way I have been feeding not only myself, but my kids and husband. I know better than to feed my family fast food and frozen chicken nuggets and whatnot. But put aside all the guilt and shame and embarrassment, I learned so much. I wanted to share some of what I learned with who ever is reading this (I have no clue who you are, so leave a comment and let me know).

-Trans Fat = not good. Its basically a "bad" fat.

- If you have a hard time saying "no" to cravings and bad foods, you may be low on protein. Protein helps you to say no to bad food cravings. QUALITY protein is key (just because a volture is a type of meat doesnt mean its good for us.) Know where your meat is coming from.

- There are healthier sugar substitutes out there that are not stripped of all nutrition and bleached and deodorized like regular sugar is. Here are some of the healthier alternatives: pure maple syrup, honey, brown rice sugar, sucanat, blackstrap molasses, and stevia.

-DONT BE A SLAVE TO ANY DIETARY PLAN. Everything in moderation people!!!

-when shopping, try to pick something thats been farmed close to where you live, NOT in another state or country.

-Eat REAL food. NOT processed or anything that you think may be processed.

- Be sure to get enough healhty fat. This will help you lose weight. Healhty fats are Omega 3's and Omega 6's.

-Just because its called a vegetable, doesnt mean its good for you. For example: CORN!

-Feed kids often and be sure to give them a choice of veggie with every meal. This principle works great for picky eaters. Sit down with your child and let them know why this food is healthy for them.

- Kids will eat ANYTHING in a fort!

Keep it simple and make it fun =)

Thank you Brenda Wollenberg for all your great information!