Something else that is really neat that has been a huge motivator this time around…  And, I doubt when my dad shared this that he understood how much this made me cherish and want to better care for my health.  My dad left today to go to Haiti.  He will be doing water filtration.  But, out of the thousands of men who could have joined him to help, only a hand full could pass the criteria needed to go.  You know why?  Because only a handful were healthy enough!  You can’t be completely out of physical shape or on blood pressure medication and qualify to be on certain teams to go help in a crisis.  How sad that our society is filled with willing people who don’t value their health enough to take care of it so that they can help out in a huge time of need.  People will use the excuse, “Yeah, but they are old and retired.”  Hello!  I would kill to be in a retirement position (money, no children depending on me, no job holding me back, free time) and able to serve.  But, what is the point of working hard to make it to that position if your body is in no shape to serve others when you are available?  How terribly sad!  We have an entire society who is putting food and self gratification ahead of others; and, most don’t even see that as a problem.  With that in mind, I keep my goal ahead of me, and I press on to whip my body into shape and choose foods that are going to help my health not hinder it.  The Lord had a huge plan for us when He told us that our bodies were to be temples.  That is taking on a whole new meaning!

We got creative tonight and tried a new recipe, which we loved:  Stir Fried Spinach and Oranges

2 large bunches of fresh, organic spinach (I used more)

1 orange, peeled.  Remove seeds and cut into bite size pieces

1/4 cup chicken broth (I use fresh stock- Sally Fallon’s recipe from “Nourishing Traditions”)

Sea Salt to Taste

Sesame Seeds to Taste

Tamari Soy Sauce (I left this out, would use it when off cleanse)

Saute spinach in coconut oil until wilted.  Add in remaining ingredients, mix and heat through.  Serve over brown rice.  This would also be delicious with caramelized onions and/or garlic added. 

This recipe is wonderful for those dealing with iron issues or who are pregnant/nursing.  Spinach is a great source of iron and eating it with citrus (oranges) increases its absorbency, enjoy!