What a week, Work at the Hospital s going great, then Thursday after I finished work at 2 pm, i came home put on the kettle showered and came down stairs massed my tea , was going ti sit down and have a cuppa!! I thought Ill take George out for a walk. Off we went he found a stick I threw it for him, he brought it back to me, put if at me feet I went to grab the stick to throw it, so did George, OUCH!!! I need up in emergency and for 8 stitches and a few weeks of work , The Tendon had a teat n it so I have 2 fingers taped together as I haven’t to bend it .. Good job I have an amazing husband ..

David Starts his new job next week, Long days , Healthy snacks I have made a Chickpea Greek Salad and some Black eyed peas soaking so I can make Texas Caviar!!! I have meals made in the freezer as when I have time I like to batch cook.. Scratch cooking.. I have an amazing Bean Chilli in the Freezer..

Some info on a healthy Gut

Beans, Super Food for Gut & Brain Health

By Sean CantkierJanuary 30, 2019

Maybe you’ve missed it on the news lately, but healthy beans have been reported to be super foods, not only for the gut but for overall physical and mental health. A healthy gut is one that digests, absorbs, and eliminates with ease and is free from illness. It’s important to eat a diet that feeds a healthy gut and beans are considered one of those foods and excellent for overall health.

Why Are Beans So Good for You?

Fiber is an essential part of a healthy diet. It is recommended that adults eat between 25 to 38 grams of dietary fiber per day. Are you eating enough fiber? Research shows that the majority of Americans are not consuming proper amounts of fiber.

That’s where healthy beans can help save the day! By incorporating beans into your diet, you can easily reach that goal of having enough daily fiber. Beans are rich in fiber:

• Navy Beans – ½ cup – 10 grams of fiber
• Kidney Beans – ½ cup – 8 grams of fiber
• Black Beans – ½ cup – 8 grams of fiber
• Lentils – ½ cup – 8 grams of fiber

Healthy Beans, Good Brain Food

Beans provide the brain with its preferred fuel: glucose. Brain functions such as thinking, memory, and learning are closely linked to glucose levels and how efficiently the brain uses the fuel source.

The brain accounts for around 2 percent of total body weight but it wants, and takes, roughly 20 percent of our daily calories. What does the brain crave? Glucose, primarily obtained from recently eaten glucose rich foods like beans.

It’s also important to know that your brain is really sensitive to falling glucose levels. So when your glucose level drops, the symptom is confused thinking.

How You Digest Beans

Beans are super high in protein, carbs, anti-oxidants and minerals. Beans digest slowly and is why your brain loves them. While digesting slowly they give your brain a consistent source of glucose. Beans can take 2 to 3 hours to digest while making your brain happy! There are may different foods to help your Gut and your health!!

Why beans?

Beans, lentils, and split peas are rich in fiber, resistant starch, and plant protein, and they are a low-glycemic carbohydrate source. The health benefits of these legumes sometimes get overlooked, but adding beans to your diet promotes weight loss, cardiovascular health, and insulin sensitivity.  We try to keep processed foods out of our diet as much as we can, I take probiotics daily.. We watched a few documentaries on plant based eating. Plant pure nation.., Michale Pollan had a series called Cooked, Jamie Oliver to..

We made small changes and over this past year have slipped a little but are now heading in the Plant Based direction again. Eating a healthy diet, not buying pre packaged processed foods , gives you energy , maybe a little weight loss and def budget friendly also helping with your carbon foot print

Why Cooking from scratch is better? cooking food from scratch gives you the portion control, you are free to use good fats and less sugar and salt. You get to handpick the ingredients, so you know the quality before you eat. I cant with for the edible flowers and veggies we grew in our garden..

1. Saves money

Eating homemade foods is usually much cheaper than eating at a restaurant or buying processed foods from the market.

• Plan several days of meals. We’ll be less likely be tempted to eat something else if we have a plan or something already made.
• Make a grocery list and stick to it to avoid buying extra food. Shop from the perimeter of the store all fresh food is there !!
• Save leftovers in the refrigerator or freezer. Once you get a stock of leftovers stored, you can reheat them at a later date when you don’t have time to cook.

2. Saves time

3. Healthier ingredients

4. Avoid food allergies and sensitivities

Many restaurants and fast food joints offer portions that are much larger than necessary.

6. Brings family together

Eating at home gives the entire family time to talk about their day. I cant wait to cook a big meal for friends and family!! This past year has taken a strain on everyone !!! Love and Miss you all