My brilliant friend Jonathan recently lent me a DVD of a movie called ‘Forks over Knives’.
It was the perfect movie to see at this time in my life. As you my recall, I’ve been working on lowering my cholesterol without medication. I did a ‘cleanse’ of sorts thru the holiday and beyond by sticking to Meat, Veggies and Vegetables.
Well, let’s consider that foreplay!
After seeing this movie that claims reducing animal protein from 20% down to 5% can head off cancer, reduce cholesterol and make inflammation in your body lessen, I think it’s worth giving it a go!
So starting Monday, I am going to limit my animal protein. February 11th to March 11th. Let’s see if this makes any difference. Now it doesn’t mean I am going to start eating processed things like soy. I think tempeh is ok, so minimally I may add some of that.
But I will do full research on vegan protein and use this as an opportunity to create new recipes that are both satisfying and fit the criteria. For example: Quinoa is a protein. I caramelize onions and mushrooms (sometimes I add some roasted garlic), and throw into that same pot to brown up small chunks of sweet potato. I then prepare the quinoa and when ready add it to the same pot. It absorbs all of that great flavor. And as you are eating, when you hit a bit of sweet potato, a bit of caramelized onion, or some roasted garlic. Well, that my friends is flavor! And you know it’s so yum, that you can eat it for breakfast as well as part of your lunch or dinner.
Care to join me eating minimal animal protein for the next month? Send me an email if you would like to be part of a support team for the next month.
I had my cholesterol checked last December. I would say it’s a good idea to check in again March 12th.
I will report back if it made a significant difference, as it claims it will.
Happy Eating!
Best,
Chef Marian
mm@chefmarian.com