WHAT ARE YOU EATING THESE DAYS?

Everyone is going vegan these days. I’m thinking of trying it, maybe not vegan, but heading toward vegetarian, or at least trying for a healthier diet. I don’t eat a lot of red meat anymore, but I still eat chicken and seafood. I’m eliminating white bread, pasta and rice. That’s not a problem. I’m increasing my vegetables and my fruit intake. I’ve switched from regular cheese to goat cheese and from regular milk to almond milk. That was easy because I like it. I don’t use sugar, but I do like salt and my family doctor keeps telling me to throw away the salt shaker. That is so hard to do. When you’re eating fresh raw veges, like tomatoes and cucumber, that touch of salt enhances the flavor.
Anyone have any good suggestions on something to replace salt and that works as well?

I’m now going to try and cut back on caffeine. I drink herbal tea, but I really need that caffeine hit in the morning. We’ll see how that goes. I’ve switched from eggs to steel cut oats in the morning – well most mornings.  I’m not sure I can give up eggs.

Is anyone else out there vegan, vegetarian or trying to switch?  Or even just trying to eat healthier? How’s it going?

Here’s a recipe I’m using to make Lemony Brown Rice. I like it.

1 c. Brown Basmati rice                                  1 bay leaf

2 ½ c water                                                         1 ½ tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp sea salt                                                  2 tbsp fresh or ½ tbsp dried parsley
2 tsp finely grated lemon zest                   
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Bring water, salt, lemon zest and juice, bay leaf and parsley to boil. Add rice, return to boil and then lower heat and cover. Simmer for 40 minutes or until all water has been absorbed. Turn off heat; keep covered and let sit for 5 min. Remove bay leaf. Add olive oil and mix gently.

I’ll keep you posted on my progress (or not). If you have a great recipe please share it.