Unfortunately the idea for this post came to me because I've been sick for the last several days. My stomach was upset, I couldn't eat anything. I was just miserable. Then it occurred to me that when most people get sick, they probably have no idea how to help their stomachs feel better.
The most important thing to do, as always is drink plenty of fluids. If you're having trouble keeping even just fluids down try taking in just a teaspoonful every five minutes or try sucking on a popsicle. When you feel up to eating a little bit of something try following the B.R.A.T. diet. Bananas, rice, applesauce and toast. These are all very easy to digest and gentle to your system. This is one of the few instances where eating the "white stuff" is the best way to go. Protein, fiber and especially fats are much harder to digest, so save those for a little later.
The next time you're sick, talk to your doctor. Drink as much as you can. Eat when you feel up to it. And be nice to yourself. Curl up under a blanket. Watch a movie. Take a nap and give your body a chance to feel better.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
Kale and Chick Pea Soup w/Chicken Chorizo
Here is a recipe that we all loved at my house. It's my own healthy twist on a portuguese sausage and kale soup. If you want it to be vegetarian or vegan you can either leave out the chorizo or try one of the soy versions. Then just swap chicken stock for veggie. It will still be really good. I promise!
1 med. onion- chopped
3 cloves garlic-chopped
1/2 lb. chicken chorizo
2 -15oz. cans chick peas
1 large bunch kale
1 T extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp.red pepper flakes or to taste
6 c. chicken or vegetable stock
salt and pepper to taste
In a large stock pot add half of the olive oil over med. high heat. Remove chorizo from it's casing and brown it in the olive oil. While the meat is browning use a wooden spoon to break up the meat into crumbles. Once the meat is fully browned remove it to a separate bowl.
Add the rest of the oil to the pot. Place chopped onion and garlic into the same pot and saute over medium heat until tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add the cumin, paprika and red pepper flakes and saute with the garlic and onion for about 20 seconds. Pour the stock into the pot and bring to a simmer. Add the entire bunch of kale, finely chopped and stems removed. Cover the pot and simmer until the kale is tender. Approx. 30 min.
Once the kale is tender add both cans of chick peas, drained, and return the chorizo to the pot. Simmer everything together for 5 min. Once the soup is done serve with crusty whole wheat bread.
1 med. onion- chopped
3 cloves garlic-chopped
1/2 lb. chicken chorizo
2 -15oz. cans chick peas
1 large bunch kale
1 T extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp.red pepper flakes or to taste
6 c. chicken or vegetable stock
salt and pepper to taste
In a large stock pot add half of the olive oil over med. high heat. Remove chorizo from it's casing and brown it in the olive oil. While the meat is browning use a wooden spoon to break up the meat into crumbles. Once the meat is fully browned remove it to a separate bowl.
Add the rest of the oil to the pot. Place chopped onion and garlic into the same pot and saute over medium heat until tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add the cumin, paprika and red pepper flakes and saute with the garlic and onion for about 20 seconds. Pour the stock into the pot and bring to a simmer. Add the entire bunch of kale, finely chopped and stems removed. Cover the pot and simmer until the kale is tender. Approx. 30 min.
Once the kale is tender add both cans of chick peas, drained, and return the chorizo to the pot. Simmer everything together for 5 min. Once the soup is done serve with crusty whole wheat bread.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Welcome to d-licious Life!
Hi there,
I'm Jena. I'm 32 years old. In September I married a wonderful man named Tim. I have an incredibly supportive family and friends. I have diabetes. Last year I had a kidney transplant. ( Tim gave me one of his kidneys.)I love to cook. Most of all I love to eat.
As you can imagine, these things do not always go well together. In my early adulthood I did a terrible job of managing my disease and eating healthfully. I caused myself a lot of permanent damage during those years. I studied a lot of nutrition both in school and on my own. I learned to eat more healthfully. Splurge carefully and fit my health issues into my life. I am writing this blog to help everyone eat better. Feel better. And hopefully help a few people before they wind up on the dangerous road I found myself on.
I plan to share recipes, cooking tips and personal stories of both struggles and successes. Ask me anything you want. I will answer to the best of my ability. At the very least I will point you in the right direction to get the information you're looking for.
Here's my first quick tip: Don't think about the foods you need to remove from your diet, think about the ones you should add. Try adding one serving of fruit or vegetables to each meal. You will feel fuller and will naturally begin to eat less of the food that isn't as good for you.
I'm Jena. I'm 32 years old. In September I married a wonderful man named Tim. I have an incredibly supportive family and friends. I have diabetes. Last year I had a kidney transplant. ( Tim gave me one of his kidneys.)I love to cook. Most of all I love to eat.
As you can imagine, these things do not always go well together. In my early adulthood I did a terrible job of managing my disease and eating healthfully. I caused myself a lot of permanent damage during those years. I studied a lot of nutrition both in school and on my own. I learned to eat more healthfully. Splurge carefully and fit my health issues into my life. I am writing this blog to help everyone eat better. Feel better. And hopefully help a few people before they wind up on the dangerous road I found myself on.
I plan to share recipes, cooking tips and personal stories of both struggles and successes. Ask me anything you want. I will answer to the best of my ability. At the very least I will point you in the right direction to get the information you're looking for.
Here's my first quick tip: Don't think about the foods you need to remove from your diet, think about the ones you should add. Try adding one serving of fruit or vegetables to each meal. You will feel fuller and will naturally begin to eat less of the food that isn't as good for you.
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