More than Just Passion for Random Things: May 2011

So many passions, so little time!

I am new to blogging and didn't want to just pick one passion since I have so many! I love cooking gourmet and ethnic foods for family and friends. I have been low-carbing (Atkins or low glycemic diet) for 15 years. I have four young children ages 8, 7 , 3 and 1. I try to be environmentally conscious. I use cloth diapers, make my own non-toxic cleaners, and have a compost bin in the suburbs. I am a healthcare professional, working part-time, so I have plenty of advice on health, sometimes unsolicited. I also love to save money. I clip coupons, shop at discount stores, and I am an avid online shopper. I can find the best deal around! I am sure that is not all, but if I get the hang of this everyone will be privy to what I am passionate about...(doesn't this thing have spellcheck?)

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Day five: 7 day Vegan/Eco- Atkins challenge

Day 5:

Cream of wheat for the kids with raisins, brown sugar and cinnamon- flax vegan low carb muffin for me

Leftover vegetable soup with wheat crackers (no pasta or crackers for me)

Vegan pizza on whole wheat crust with vegan pepperoni, cheese, mushrooms, onions, and black olives (Leftover chili for me)

My husband thought the soup aggravated the moving bowels, but I think that our bodies were just adjusting to a very different diet.