Tuesday, November 11, 2014

How Confusing Can This Get?

There are so many differing professional opinions about what food is the best for your body. How is one to know what dietary guidelines to follow?  Some say to consume plenty of naturally-produced milk products from pasture-fed cows (raw or fermented)1. Others say no animal products or animal by-products at all2.  Some say we should eat like the natives from all different lands3.  But clearly several others would disagree because of the high starch content. 

I decided that it would be best to follow what feels right to me.  What does my logic say?  The following are my beliefs that are guiding my search for the best dietary lifestyle:
  1.  I should eat food that is giving us the biggest nutritional bang for our calorie. 
  2.  I want to know what the food I put in my mouth is going to do or not do for me before I eat it. 
  3.  I believe that our subconscious knows what is best for our bodies.  I just need to be listening. 
  4. If I love myself and God, I should do what is best for my body.
  5. I want dietary guidelines that support my religious beliefs: eat wholesome herbs, fruit with prudence, meat sparingly, all grains, veggies, beans, and roots4.
That said, I think that I have found something good.  Dr. Joel Furman’s approach to nutrition was referred to me by a friend. (Thank you Cassie!)  I love that his advice is based on scientific research and he cites these throughout his website.  His research aligns with my ideas.
See his website: www.drfurman.com. He clearly is for-profit, and I am NOT endorsing him by referencing his website.  However, I feel that there is a wealth of knowledge to be found on his website without paying for anything.  So check it out.


I am only buying perishables, no processed/packaged foods.   I purchased only what you see below.

This weeks food purchase.  Do you think we can live on that this week?  Gonna find out!


1.       1.  The Weston A Price Foundation. www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/abcs-of-nutrition/dietary-guidelines/.  Accessed Nov 10, 2014
2.        2. The Engine 2 Diet website. www.engine2diet.com.  Accessed Nov 10, 2014
3.        3. What’s the Healthiest Diet. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdxVfi632Xw . Accessed Nov 10, 2014

4.        4. The Doctrine and Covenants of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Printed in the United States of America, ©1981, 2013. Print. D&C        89. Revelation given to Joseph Smith, the Prophet
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5 comments:

  1. JonaNovember 11, 2014 at 11:03 AM

    That selection looks delicious to me!
    Those sound like great dietary guidelines.

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  2. IleneNovember 11, 2014 at 8:55 PM

    Thanks! Some said I was being too extreme , but we are eating some beans and a little grain. I just already have those things in the cupboards.

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  3. AnonymousNovember 11, 2014 at 8:58 PM

    I secretly have a crush on Joel Fuhrman. He is brilliant and I trust his research and intentions. Currently I am not following him but my gut tells me I should. I started the six week challenge and lasted two weeks. I still have some of the habits I developed from it. I would like to try it again. Maybe in January. Good luck! I know you will do well. Cassie PS I loved shopping when I was following his plan. I was so proud of my cart. It was easy and less expensive.

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  4. AnonymousNovember 11, 2014 at 9:00 PM

    Hey Ilene, It's spelled Fuhrman. You forgot the h. Hugs! Cassie

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  5. IleneNovember 12, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    Thanks Cassie. I was proud of my cart, too! I left the store with a smile on my face like I knew a secret that no one else knew, and I was going to be healthy. :)

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