Here is the reason for this line. My wife and I were raised in families of very poor means. Because of this, we were taught to cook with ingredients that appear to be less than desirable. Plus, were aren't the best of cooks. There are a few in my immediate family that have weight concerns. My wifes family has a diabetes issue. My youngest has been diagnosed with ADHD.
Because of this board, I find myself reading labels at the grocery store. I started doing this a few weeks ago. While I still seemed confused about some of what I'm reading, I'm learning
Cookie made a statement recently on a different thread: " they shoud just keep eating what they've been eating ... just keep enjoying life. BUT ... if one is having problems, then the only solution is to at least TRY something else. If you keep believing what you've been believing, you'll keep achieving what you've been achieving."
I was talking to my wife earlier this evening about changing what we eat. She commented that she has no clue to cook in a manner that I described (which is based on topics from here). The cook books we do have are filled with recipes that are perhaps not the best of choices. Cookie and SemiBizz have just listed a few recipes. Please, list more of direct me to cook books that will lead us down the proper path. This isn't going ot be easy for us because our kids also like to eat the vinegar condements (ketchup, etc.) with their foods, so our quest will have to be gradual.
Thanks guys.
. And, yes, by all means, take it slow ... be gentle on yourself. Cut yourself lots of slack. But just the fact that you have become aware is a huge first step.
