This week, we have started bringing in some non-paleo foods. John and I agreed that it would make life easier if we could incorporate those grains and legumes to which our children are not allergic. So, oats, corn, rice and beans are back in, but in moderation (hopefully). We also are going to try to keep allergens out of our diet as much as possible, but will enjoy the occasional pizza or ice cream. However, it's important to me that we keep our "forbidden foods" away from the children so as not to confuse them. Family meals will still be allergen free and primarily paleo. Natural sweeteners occasionally, but no sugar for the most part. It is hard for me to do this "moderation" thing. I've always been an all or nothing kind of person - I need a set of strict rules to follow if I'm going to challenge myself. So, this will be interesting. I'm hoping that I can create a new way of cooking/eating that comes naturally instead of requiring willpower.
Today's lunch is a good example, I think:
Those are tacos on corn tortillas (ingredients in those are simply corn, water and lime) with organic refried beans, ground beef with my own seasoning and chopped avocado. It's so crazy but I don't even miss the cheese and sour cream that I used to NEED for tacos. That's how I know that my cravings really have been broken. I just hope I can keep them at bay.
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