So today found me battling a cold. Sore throat, sore bones, tired...your typical cold. Which actually presented me with my first challenge in clean eating for when I'm sick, I tend to want to eat. I know, very weird, but that's how it is. However, I stuck with the way I want to eat through most of the day (I just couldn't resist the chocolate...but now it is no longer a temptation since it is in my belly). Oatmeal in the morning, leftover lentil soup for lunch and salad, quinoa with red peppers and turkey sausage for dinner. Not too bad. Not perfect, but that will come.
One of the best snacks we had today was pomegranate seeds. These little seeds are so packed with nutrients its no wonder ancient civilizations cherished them and God gave them to the Hebrews as one of their special harvests (Deut. 8:8). Research has been done showing that these little juicy rubies can help combat coronary heart disease, prostate cancer, diabetes, and many more, including the common cold. And since in the northern hemisphere they are in season between September and January, its the perfect time to keep your eyes peeled for them to be on sale. Not only are they good straight from the fruit, but they also will add a little twist to your recipes. I threw some onto my dinner salad, added a splash of balsamic vinegar and what I had was a very tasty alternative salad. Check out the sites below for more info on the amazing pomegranate.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomegranate
http://www.pomegranates.org/home.shtml
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Hi Sara! You are very inspiring to me! I know I can sometimes take shortcuts when it comes to eating, and I'd love for my family and I to eat healthier overall, especially now that I'm shaping Tyler's eating habits too. I'll check in on your blog often and I'm sure I'll continue to be inspired. And it's so fun to see your videos! Good luck to you on your endeavor - and hope you feel better soon!
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