@evolovingerinb Always great to see you here! We have so proven to ourselves that this whole obsession with protein is at least in part causing many health problems for people. I noticed on The Exam Room podcast, there's a conference where the issue of protein is being discussed, and re-examined. We kept looking elsewhere. Never thought that excess protein and excess fluids could have been such a contributing factor. Some people will def. need to make changes slowly. Most people in our nation never ever consumed much in the way of whole grains, so the gut microbiome needs time to get on board with suddenly consuming whole grains. But, so worth it. So energizing!
@strongspiritwoman5798 I am grateful I stuck with it. I can actually eat many veggies. Slow and not forcing. It helps for smaller portions, too. I was gone for almost 7 months. I needed time away to focus on my health. There are too many voices out there. I'm going to take some time to delete more accounts. I'm glad to see you guys are doing well. Blessing to you both.
@@evolvingerinb I totally understand! I had to really tune out those voices as well. I am on social media enough to put up posts, occasionally do a quick scroll. Too many other projects to work on. And it can really get tiring witnessing the ongoing battles, whether food related or otherwise.
Excellent video....and great meals....hope your husband understands how lucky he is? Your website is very informative...and full of great tips. Been macrobiotic since 1985. Will probably order your ebook.
@@blairbirthisel4720 Thank you very much. Love hearing from long time followers of macrobiotics!! My previously published Macrobiotic Action Plan and Menus & Recipe books are being edited and available in paperback this year. Stay tuned! Perhaps you would be interested in reading a proof copy of The Macrobiotic Action Plan in exchange for a review or feedback? Lmk. 😊
@@vegangreatlife absolutely...would be delighted to do so....let me know what you want me to do...and how to do it. Gonna watch the video again...great meals.
@@blairbirthisel4720 GREAT! Thanks! Don and I have been discussing some food related topics, so I am thinking of adding something that will change things a bit. But I'm thinking to create this as a PDF / chart of foods (which vary a bit from standard macrobiotic recommendations as they were handed down via the Japanese iteration.) Anyway, email me at tracym31@icloud.com with your mailing address. I have several copies which I'd just be sitting on either way. I can email the details of the changes that I'll be adding.
Beautiful meals. I like how many varied veggies and grains are in each. I only eat rice; wheat sometimes but I avoid it, oatmeal I use in baking semi-regularly. The other grains I've tried never became a regular dish.
@tedoymisojos - I first fell in love with whole grains back in the 70s, when first trying the super gritty, really authentic whole wheat bread that came out, plus actual brown rice at a local restaurant. The Heartland Cafe, in my Chicago Rogers Park neighborhood was the first place I really got to try more whole cooked grains and beans, not just brown rice but super dense cornbread, beans, and amazing salads with sprouts, sunflower seeds, and tahini dressing. These items are so mainstay now, but in the Midwest during the 1970s, they were totally novel. I love the earthiness. For some, it may take time to come to love their nutty, earthy textures and flavors, and reap the real vitalizing benefit from grain-centered diets. In fact, some people may need to add them quite slowly, as the microbiome will need to acclimate. The bacteria which digest these foods aren't present in the gut when the foods haven't been consumed, so it takes some time and patience. Glad you like the meals! TY!
Great video and your food...amazing!
You are so right, it takes time and baby steps.
@evolovingerinb Always great to see you here! We have so proven to ourselves that this whole obsession with protein is at least in part causing many health problems for people. I noticed on The Exam Room podcast, there's a conference where the issue of protein is being discussed, and re-examined. We kept looking elsewhere. Never thought that excess protein and excess fluids could have been such a contributing factor. Some people will def. need to make changes slowly. Most people in our nation never ever consumed much in the way of whole grains, so the gut microbiome needs time to get on board with suddenly consuming whole grains. But, so worth it. So energizing!
@strongspiritwoman5798 I am grateful I stuck with it. I can actually eat many veggies. Slow and not forcing. It helps for smaller portions, too. I was gone for almost 7 months. I needed time away to focus on my health. There are too many voices out there. I'm going to take some time to delete more accounts.
I'm glad to see you guys are doing well.
Blessing to you both.
@@evolvingerinb I totally understand! I had to really tune out those voices as well. I am on social media enough to put up posts, occasionally do a quick scroll. Too many other projects to work on. And it can really get tiring witnessing the ongoing battles, whether food related or otherwise.
Bonnie and I enjoyed this video very much. It increased my interest in the Holistic Holiday At Sea.
@rickandbonnie4689 Yay! Glad! Thanks!
For some reason Russet and red potatoes seem to be better overall than any type of grains..
Thank you for sharing the breath as always!
I think potatoes may be better for some at least to start. Going from meat heavy to grain centered may take more time. Thx!
Excellent video....and great meals....hope your husband understands how lucky he is? Your website is very informative...and full of great tips. Been macrobiotic since 1985. Will probably order your ebook.
@@blairbirthisel4720 Thank you very much. Love hearing from long time followers of macrobiotics!! My previously published Macrobiotic Action Plan and Menus & Recipe books are being edited and available in paperback this year. Stay tuned! Perhaps you would be interested in reading a proof copy of The Macrobiotic Action Plan in exchange for a review or feedback? Lmk. 😊
@@vegangreatlife absolutely...would be delighted to do so....let me know what you want me to do...and how to do it. Gonna watch the video again...great meals.
@@blairbirthisel4720 GREAT! Thanks! Don and I have been discussing some food related topics, so I am thinking of adding something that will change things a bit. But I'm thinking to create this as a PDF / chart of foods (which vary a bit from standard macrobiotic recommendations as they were handed down via the Japanese iteration.) Anyway, email me at tracym31@icloud.com with your mailing address. I have several copies which I'd just be sitting on either way. I can email the details of the changes that I'll be adding.
Beautiful meals. I like how many varied veggies and grains are in each. I only eat rice; wheat sometimes but I avoid it, oatmeal I use in baking semi-regularly. The other grains I've tried never became a regular dish.
@tedoymisojos - I first fell in love with whole grains back in the 70s, when first trying the super gritty, really authentic whole wheat bread that came out, plus actual brown rice at a local restaurant. The Heartland Cafe, in my Chicago Rogers Park neighborhood was the first place I really got to try more whole cooked grains and beans, not just brown rice but super dense cornbread, beans, and amazing salads with sprouts, sunflower seeds, and tahini dressing. These items are so mainstay now, but in the Midwest during the 1970s, they were totally novel. I love the earthiness. For some, it may take time to come to love their nutty, earthy textures and flavors, and reap the real vitalizing benefit from grain-centered diets. In fact, some people may need to add them quite slowly, as the microbiome will need to acclimate. The bacteria which digest these foods aren't present in the gut when the foods haven't been consumed, so it takes some time and patience. Glad you like the meals! TY!