I was recently informed by my physician that I have high triglycerides (essentially, too much fat in the blood, how gross is that). High triglycerides are a risk factor for everything from stroke to heart disease to diabetes. The prescribed course of action? Stop eating all white foods: white potatoes, white pasta, white rice, white bread, white pastry, white sugar. I'm taking this seriously, since I know high tri's run in my family anyway, so I've begun overhauling my diet and thus, my pantry. Now in: citrus fruits, berries, greens, avocado, fish, chicken, beans, oatmeal, whole wheat bread, reduced fat cheese, almonds. Now out: everything else.
In truth, I actually like all those foods that are good for me. I like every kind of fruit and almost every kind of vegetable (even brussels sprouts). Can't stand tuna or mackerel, but I like salmon. Don't enjoy any kind of artificial sweetener, but I'm going to give Truvia a try. I'm looking forward to learning how to cook collard greens and how to prepare a spaghetti squash. Here's the sticking point: CARBS! I love carbs. Every kind of carbohydrate. Donuts. Croissants. Cereal. Granola. French bread. Crackers. Pretzels. Chips. Muffins. Cookies. And, as has been well documented, Pie.
So at this point, three days into the diet overhaul, I've become completely obsessed by food. What I can have, what I can't have. Whether I'm hungry, and what I should eat if I am. When I'll eat again if I'm not. I hate all food commercials. Everything seems to have a hidden form of sugar in it, in a most unfair manner. I'm telling myself that this phase will not last. I'm focusing on how proud I'll be when next year's blood tests come back with better results.
Meanwhile, the cauliflower is lonely, the only white food left in my fridge. Maybe I'll move it next to the skim milk for company.
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