The Beginnings

Nutrition is something I have been extremely interested in for about 5 years now. I started my "quest" as a result of severe allergy problems. The more I read, the more I learned, and the more changes our family started to implement. I am by no means an expert in the field of nutrition, but I can read and research. I'm not one to jump on the latest bandwagon or fad diet. I wanted to make lifestyle changes that would stick. We still have a long way to go, but we're getting there. We all feel better and can tell when we've veered away from our usual eating patterns. My son, however, is blessed in that this is all he has ever known. I wanted to start him out on the right foot.

A verse that jumped out at me is I Corinthians 6:19, "Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own?" Now, this does not deal directly with food, but there are some implications. First, if you are a Christian, your body does not belong to you. Think about the last time you borrowed something from a friend. Didn't you take extra good care of that object in order to return it in the best possible condition? As a Christian, my body belongs to the God that created the universe, the God that flung the stars into space, the God that gives me every breath and keeps my heart beating. It is even more important to me now to take care of to the very best of my ability what is on loan from God. We ask Him to bless our meal to the nourishment of our bodies, but are we really thinking about what we're asking him to bless? This was the main area where I was convicted. I knew I needed to start making changes that would be more Christ honoring. I want to use this blog to share what I have learned and am continuing to learn, as well as share some healthy recipes or ways to get them. I am by no means saying these changes are for everyone or that this is the only way to eat. All I want to do is share my thoughts and ideas that have benefited our family.

The next post will deal with the first major change that we made--wheat and flour. I wish I could post every day, but with a one year old running around, that is next to impossible. Plus, I do want to make sure I have thoroughly read and researched a topic before I post. I don't want it to be just my opinion. I value your comments and ideas.