To Eat Or Not To Eat; That Is The Question

Today I decided not to post a recipe, but to discuss a hot topic; "What should I eat"? I have read and seen so many people attempt to answer this question. There are hundreds of different studies and books written on the subject. Who is right? In my opinion, they all are. And they all aren't. Can I confuse you any more? The reality is that different ways of eating affect all people differently. I have friends who are vegetarians and they look and feel great. When I tried vegetarianism I felt horrible and gained weight. I know others who can tolerate dairy and gluten just fine, while other people don't.  I, personally, do well on a higher protein, low sugar type diet. I like to eat heart healthy fats and my body is happy when I do. It's not as simple as following a specific diet. Find what works for you. What foods give you energy and mental clarity? Is there something you eat that causes boating and pain? Once again, I urge you to be your own detective and pay close attention to what you eat and how it makes you feel. You can have a blood test that will tell you specifically which foods you are sensitive to. There are also apps that will measure your heart rate in attempt to discover which foods YOU do not tolerate well based on an increased heart rate. These tests can be expensive, and you really can learn a lot by eliminating suspect foods for a period of time, then adding them back in your diet. Don't just take their word for it. Try to find a way of eating and living that suits you. 

I hope that if it is important to you to feel week that you make the effort to be well.  

BHW