We relocated to our youngest daughter's and son-in-law's farm. This was a mixed sweet and sour emotion for me as I was not ready to leave my home or employment, but so blessed to have a wonderful place to go to. We would be living with one daughter's family and a lot closer to another daughter's family. So wonderfully blessed with loving people and on a small family-operated farm. Leaving old friends and moving on to new. Leaving the old church and getting into a new one. Leaving the job and not getting a new one. I crashed emotionally. My daughter asked a question and my answer showed that I thought my job defined who I was--I needed to rediscover myself in this new world. Being near the grandchildren is a huge plus and involving them in various craft projects is a light and joy in my life.Getting back to the diet thing.....We learned, through the experiences and trials of my dad who has had heart problems, surgeries and stents, that all dietary changes are not necessarily for the best. The secret is in applying moderation to all food intake, particularly with salt and spices. Without salt, there is a futuristic problem of a saline deficiency which creates another whole world of health issues.
The salt is back on the table as are other eatables that had been excluded and are used with moderation. We ARE eating healthier with a higher concentration on vegetables and fruits and an exceptional creative daughter who has added "juicing" to our daily diets. Her creations are wonderful and delicious, The specialized juiced drinks do not replace meals by any stretch of the imagination, but add a delightful liquid snack to our daily eating routine.
On the farm, we enjoy the comfort and life of family, the healthy benefits of our garden, our own home-grown beef and pork void of all the steroids commercial foods contain. And the best part of all..........I don't do any of the cooking! What a way to live!
