Comments on: here’s to a healthier 2008 http://melissathemouth.com/2007/12/heres-to-a-healthier-2008/ Fri, 04 May 2012 17:21:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Tracy http://melissathemouth.com/2007/12/heres-to-a-healthier-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-593 Tracy Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:56:15 +0000 http://melissathemouth.com/?p=494#comment-593 Hi! I just wanted to say that going vegetarian (and then vegan) was one of the best things I've done. I did it to spare the suffering of animals, but I'm so grateful for the health benefits, too. Good luck to your mom! Tracy Hi! I just wanted to say that going vegetarian (and then vegan) was one of the best things I’ve done. I did it to spare the suffering of animals, but I’m so grateful for the health benefits, too. Good luck to your mom!

Tracy

]]> By: Tracey http://melissathemouth.com/2007/12/heres-to-a-healthier-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-554 Tracey Fri, 04 Jan 2008 14:09:12 +0000 http://melissathemouth.com/?p=494#comment-554 I love to hear you praising bacon! I'm not sure life would be the same without pig in my diet. Pork, ham, bacon, prosciutto...I could go on. Have you tried switching to organic? if you are cutting back on meat then the savings would easily pay for the higher price for organic dairy and meat. I read a book (well I skimmed it, actually) called "Our Toxic World" a few years ago and I was already buying organic produce, but that pushed me right over the edge to start buying organic milk and meat. It even convinced my husband, who at the time was almost anti-organic. We rarely have illness in our family and when we do it is mild and short lived. I love to hear you praising bacon! I’m not sure life would be the same without pig in my diet. Pork, ham, bacon, prosciutto…I could go on. Have you tried switching to organic? if you are cutting back on meat then the savings would easily pay for the higher price for organic dairy and meat. I read a book (well I skimmed it, actually) called “Our Toxic World” a few years ago and I was already buying organic produce, but that pushed me right over the edge to start buying organic milk and meat. It even convinced my husband, who at the time was almost anti-organic. We rarely have illness in our family and when we do it is mild and short lived.

]]> By: JoLynn http://melissathemouth.com/2007/12/heres-to-a-healthier-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-549 JoLynn Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:46:19 +0000 http://melissathemouth.com/?p=494#comment-549 :sad: Melissa, So sorry to hear about Pea! Hope she feels better soon. I know how you feel when it come's to your children being sick. It breaks your heart that you can't do anything for them!!! Take care!!! :sad: Melissa, So sorry to hear about Pea! Hope she feels better soon. I know how you feel when it come’s to your children being sick. It breaks your heart that you can’t do anything for them!!! Take care!!!

]]> By: Greenstylemom http://melissathemouth.com/2007/12/heres-to-a-healthier-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-546 Greenstylemom Thu, 03 Jan 2008 02:54:56 +0000 http://melissathemouth.com/?p=494#comment-546 I just heard about the book Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous that might also interest you. I haven't read it yet, but it is in my shopping cart on Amazon! I just heard about the book Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous that might also interest you. I haven’t read it yet, but it is in my shopping cart on Amazon!

]]> By: Melissa the Mouth http://melissathemouth.com/2007/12/heres-to-a-healthier-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-545 Melissa the Mouth Wed, 02 Jan 2008 20:20:51 +0000 http://melissathemouth.com/?p=494#comment-545 Jennifer - I'd love both recipes. I love lasagna and have no problem going meatless but my husband, a true carnivore, is in a panic. I think he believes he's going to be living on lentils and tofu! I think he'd really appreciate a fantastic vegetarian chili recipe, chili being one of his all-time favorites! If you could email me at mtm@melissathemouth.com, I would really appreciate it. And of course, I'll let you know how the recipes work out! Also, I think you mentioned several weeks ago something about some referrals to good books on Judaism that might help me assimilate my children into the religion? I'm making an assumption here based on the "no shellfish" statement that you are the same Jennifer? If not, I apologize profusely. But if you are, I'd love any recommendations you might have! Thanks again! Jennifer –

I’d love both recipes. I love lasagna and have no problem going meatless but my husband, a true carnivore, is in a panic. I think he believes he’s going to be living on lentils and tofu! I think he’d really appreciate a fantastic vegetarian chili recipe, chili being one of his all-time favorites! If you could email me at mtm@melissathemouth.com, I would really appreciate it. And of course, I’ll let you know how the recipes work out!

Also, I think you mentioned several weeks ago something about some referrals to good books on Judaism that might help me assimilate my children into the religion? I’m making an assumption here based on the “no shellfish” statement that you are the same Jennifer? If not, I apologize profusely. But if you are, I’d love any recommendations you might have!

Thanks again!

]]> By: Jennifer http://melissathemouth.com/2007/12/heres-to-a-healthier-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-544 Jennifer Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:41:45 +0000 http://melissathemouth.com/?p=494#comment-544 Hey there - just wanted to throw in a few cents on the red meat/poultry thing. I gave up red meat about 10 years ago and gave up poultry about 7 years ago. I've had the occasional BITE of chicken or turkey (Thanksgiving, for example), but not a whole serving with one major exception - last week at my parents' house. I gave up red meat because my body can't handle it, and I gave up poultry after reading Fast Food Nation. I don't eat pork or shellfish (Jewish), but I eat my fair share of fresh fish (e.g., salmon, trout). I must say, I generally have fewer GI/digestive issues than I did when I was eating red meat and poultry. When I was at my parents' house last week, I basically wasn't going to survive without eating some chicken (grr). My body just wasn't very happy while we were there. Within a few days of being home, I feel so much better eating my usual goodies. If you ever want some cooking tips or suggestions for changing favorite recipes to exclude meat, let me know. My husband makes a fantastic meatless chili, and I make a pretty darned good lasagna. :) Hey there – just wanted to throw in a few cents on the red meat/poultry thing. I gave up red meat about 10 years ago and gave up poultry about 7 years ago. I’ve had the occasional BITE of chicken or turkey (Thanksgiving, for example), but not a whole serving with one major exception – last week at my parents’ house. I gave up red meat because my body can’t handle it, and I gave up poultry after reading Fast Food Nation. I don’t eat pork or shellfish (Jewish), but I eat my fair share of fresh fish (e.g., salmon, trout). I must say, I generally have fewer GI/digestive issues than I did when I was eating red meat and poultry.

When I was at my parents’ house last week, I basically wasn’t going to survive without eating some chicken (grr). My body just wasn’t very happy while we were there. Within a few days of being home, I feel so much better eating my usual goodies.

If you ever want some cooking tips or suggestions for changing favorite recipes to exclude meat, let me know. My husband makes a fantastic meatless chili, and I make a pretty darned good lasagna. :)

]]> By: Meredith http://melissathemouth.com/2007/12/heres-to-a-healthier-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-536 Meredith Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:49:25 +0000 http://melissathemouth.com/?p=494#comment-536 This is super interesting Melissa. It's definitely something worthy of investigating. :) I hope you're doing well! XOXO This is super interesting Melissa. It’s definitely something worthy of investigating. :) I hope you’re doing well!

XOXO

]]> By: Lara http://melissathemouth.com/2007/12/heres-to-a-healthier-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-535 Lara Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:42:22 +0000 http://melissathemouth.com/?p=494#comment-535 After reading <strong>Natural cures<strong> (with a grain of salt), I changed a LOT of my diet to deal with chronic migraines. I was on daily medication for years, w/horrible side effects that I was willing to put up w/just to ease the pain of migraines. When I wanted to get pregnant, I had to get off the medication and get my body healthy. I was also terrified of getting migraines while pregnant, when you can't take anything stronger than Tylenol. To make a long story short -- it worked. NO artificial sweeteners, cut WAY down on sugar, no red wine and tons of whole foods. It's been over 2 years now, and I can tell the difference. I also rarely get sick and w/a small child in daycare, that's a miracle! Good luck!!! After reading Natural cures (with a grain of salt), I changed a LOT of my diet to deal with chronic migraines. I was on daily medication for years, w/horrible side effects that I was willing to put up w/just to ease the pain of migraines. When I wanted to get pregnant, I had to get off the medication and get my body healthy. I was also terrified of getting migraines while pregnant, when you can’t take anything stronger than Tylenol.

To make a long story short — it worked. NO artificial sweeteners, cut WAY down on sugar, no red wine and tons of whole foods. It’s been over 2 years now, and I can tell the difference. I also rarely get sick and w/a small child in daycare, that’s a miracle! Good luck!!!

]]> By: Nona http://melissathemouth.com/2007/12/heres-to-a-healthier-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-534 Nona Tue, 01 Jan 2008 15:28:07 +0000 http://melissathemouth.com/?p=494#comment-534 YES to making a few changes and seeing where that takes you!! Is there nothing worse than making sweeping, radical changes only to collapse in a heap, eating McDonald's, crying in your french fries, berating yourself for lack of self-control?? 2008 is YOUR year Melissa. I know you will find the path that works for you and your body! YES to making a few changes and seeing where that takes you!! Is there nothing worse than making sweeping, radical changes only to collapse in a heap, eating McDonald’s, crying in your french fries, berating yourself for lack of self-control?? 2008 is YOUR year Melissa. I know you will find the path that works for you and your body!

]]> By: Sharon http://melissathemouth.com/2007/12/heres-to-a-healthier-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-533 Sharon Tue, 01 Jan 2008 04:51:25 +0000 http://melissathemouth.com/?p=494#comment-533 I have been reading your blog for about 2 weeks now. I can't remember how I found your blog, but I am interested...that's all I can say. It's kind of like reading a book and I also LOVE to read! Anyways, about your blog today, I can understand wanting to be healthy. I just had a baby 4 months ago. What about everything in moderation though? I think there can be good qualities in every kind of food. I have found that recently in my rush to get back into my prepregnancy clothes I may be missing some good carbs or good protein. I have to admit that my husband and I farm with beef and dairy cattle, so it could be said that I have a bias opinion. Anyways, just wanted to put that out there. Your girls are adorable and you sound like a fun and great mother. I have been reading your blog for about 2 weeks now. I can’t remember how I found your blog, but I am interested…that’s all I can say. It’s kind of like reading a book and I also LOVE to read! Anyways, about your blog today, I can understand wanting to be healthy. I just had a baby 4 months ago. What about everything in moderation though? I think there can be good qualities in every kind of food. I have found that recently in my rush to get back into my prepregnancy clothes I may be missing some good carbs or good protein. I have to admit that my husband and I farm with beef and dairy cattle, so it could be said that I have a bias opinion. Anyways, just wanted to put that out there. Your girls are adorable and you sound like a fun and great mother.

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