TODAY’S TOPIC IS EATING
Since we are a society of visual people, beware! The Power of suggestion can often lead us to temptation. It can lead us to eating even when one isn’t hungry.
Making our kitchens and homes into places of comfort is wonderful. But making our eating options healthy is even better. Nuts, berries, and/or homemade granola can be some of the best snacks.
I noticed that since I watch PBS stations that the inclination to snack while watching television left me. There are less food commercials to excite me.I tend to get up and get a drink of iced water. So here are a few suggestions that might help us.
- Put away the candy dishes.
- Put a canister of tea on the counter.
- Turn off the cooking shows.
- Don’t eat while driving.
- Keep fruit on the counter.
- Cut up carrots, celery, anise, cauliflower, & fruit. Keep it chilled in baggies in the refrigerator for quick access when the temptation to eat drives you there.
- Clean out the pantry of salty unnecessary snacks.
- Watch the people who are with you daily that you don’t end up in fast food alleys. Be the novel one who plans ahead.
- Make a batch of popcorn once a week and put it in a large can for yourself. Even make up individual packets for taking with you to work. I just heard that a handful of popcorn on a salad is a good replacement for croutons. However, if you love croutons for soup and salads, check out www.thekitchn.com to make your own.
- Make a large pot of your favorite soup or chili that is easily accessible.
- Make up spinach or salmon patties if you find them tempting. I grabbed 2 spinach patties to have for lunch today.
- Go into stores when you are full.
- Go directly to the fruit islands when you shop and avoid the fresh bread and cookie isles.
- If you head into the local sandwich store, b
y a single package of cookies or drink instead of having a box of cookies to tempt you sitting on the counter or in the cookie jar at home. - Opt for a packet of nuts to nibble on.
- Good luck and have a GREAT WEEK!
- Check out http://webneel.com/fruit-carving-art to have your own artistry shine in the kitchen.
- “DELIGHT IN LIVING”
