AAAH Water and Health

So, here is my Whole Foods Plant Based story:

I was a little short for my weight all my childhood. All my adult life, I have been 70-110+ pounds overweight. My autoimmune disorders were exasperated by my weight. 

So, I had weight loss surgery.
Way before goal, I started gaining again. I also had what we thought were complications. 

So, I had surgery again, still had issues, AND started gaining again way before goal. What on earth? 

I knew about Dr John McDougall’s way of eating. I had watched Forks Over Knives. I believed that it worked and was the healthiest way of eating. 

So, I got serious.
And I got serious results!

My fasting sugar became normal.
My blood pressure became wonderful.
My cholesterol became “heart attack proof.”
My pulse is good.
My blood numbers (minerals and vitamins) are great.
And I’ve been between 127 and 130 for almost two years now.
Most importantly, now I can chase my kids and enjoy being a mom in a way I’ve never been able to before. 

This picture was a maintenance picture I took for accountability a few months ago. I am going to stay as healthy as I can. Diabetes, heart disease, even some autoimmune issues are in remission as long as I eat a nutrient dense, very low fat, plant-based diet. 

Pics: 242 pounds and 127 pounds

Lentil Tortillas:

Just two ingredients for versatility or you can add spices to add specific flavors (savory or sweet)

Shared by: Aline Machado Deerfield, of the McDougall Starch Solution Facebook group.

Thank you Aline a million times and then repeat!

Shortened Instructions:

• First, rinse 1 cup of lentils (any color) under cold water, and then combine with 2 cups of water in a bowl. Cover lightly (I used a paper plate over the bowl). Let soak on counter 6 to 12 hours. (Or, up to 48 hours in the fridge.)
• Blend smooth.
• I added Braggs Salt Free Seasoning (great herb with Rosemary flavor).
• Grill on dry, nonstick pan until done enough to lift and flip.
• As Aline promised, they were crunchy on outside, but ohhhhh so chewy on the inside!
• BETTER than flour OR corn tortillas!!!

The first time I made these I served them with organic Spit Pea Soup I cooked all day on low in the Crock Pot. I didn't want to make a separate salad AND I wanted to be sure my hubby ate a big salad with all the starch I was serving up for dinner; soooooo I took two full organic salad bags (one Kale and Spinach, the other Cabbage & Carrot) blended them smoothie smooth with a cup of water and stirred an entire pitcher full of greens into the pea soup (making the soup about 50/50). Using the submersion blender, I creamed everything together for a thick, smooth, tasty, pea soup!