Good Food Can Heal

This past fall, my life changed. For years, I had been struggling with a few uncomfortable, and often times painful, health problems. I talked to several doctors and tried many prescription drugs, but none of the conventional "Western" medical advice seemed to help. Finally, my mom, some friends, my chiropractor and a few websites I trusted, encouraged me to help my health issues by changing my diet.

So, the last weekend of September 2010, I stopped eating sugar, all dairy and gluten (as well as a few other things). After experiencing some success, I was motivated to cut out all forms of sugar (even fruit) and most grains. Drastic? Yes. Crazy? Maybe. Boring? Not at all.

I have never felt better in my life. After just two months of this diet, my body has healed in ways I didn't think it could and, without even trying, I've lost weight. I eat a lot, and I eat really well. Hopefully you'll see that from this blog.

Some of my favorites...

A close up of tiny little chia seeds, omega-3 powerhouses. (Yes, they're the same ones that grow green hair on your Chia Pet. Who knew?)

Beloved avocado. They have more potassium than bananas and tons of fiber compared to most fruits.

Mmm, chocolate. This is the pure stuff, completely unsweetened. Antioxidants galore.

I may share more details about my health issues later. For now, if you're curious, please feel free to email me your questions!