That is also why I love the way The Lord's Table class sweeps away those un-natural restrictions, for unless some food obviously harms the body or produces an allergic reaction, their basic teaching is not on what NOT to eat, but what NOT to be controlled by. If something is controlling me (and we all know what that thing might be that could "make us" [I should say tempt us] to jump off the track of healthy eating or get on the path of addiction. I think that is why it appealed to me when the nutritionist, the naturopathic doctor, the metabolic advisor all had the same advice. Be realistic.
Each of them told me they eat healthy most of the time - like one said her goal is 95%. Even if they are more disciplined than I, they also realize that there are times we will be out in public, at friends homes, traveling or whatever that circumstances will not allow us to make the 'best' choices. That should not mean that we have to feel 'forced' to not eat, but to make an exception as long as we don't shock the system with let's say a greasy fried entree, with fried potatoes and perhaps a rich dessert. All that after a time of eating healthy would, for my body, be asking for an unpleasant reaction. On the other hand a piece of dark chocolate, or a small portion of something unusually rich with the majority of the meal veggies or salad is something I might do on a special occasion or vacation. I'm not kidding myself - or setting myself up for disappointment by saying I will never...... but planning instead to be faithful to the extent that I can. My goal is to strive to continually increase my consumption of natural and unprocessed foods and to eliminate as much as possible the foods most offensive/detrimental to my body. (High fructose corn syrup, white flour, most forms of sugar, trans fats, etc.) I readily admit I cannot even keep faithful to that goal on my own.
I am thankful that I have access to El Ne'eman, [neh-eh-mahn] Faithful God as my strength and inspiration. I Thessalonians chapter 5 understands my weakness and that anything that I allow to control me is not good for me. It is not necessarily the thing even, it is MY attitude toward it, and my lack of control. Anything I put before Christ is evil for me. That encompasses many kinds of temptations, but for the purpose of food and nutrition I would apply verses 21-24:
"Test everything.
Hold on to the good.
Avoid every kind of evil.
May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. "
and
I Thessalonians 5:24 is to the point - "The one calling you is faithful, and he will do it." And Ephesians 4:1 describes me "As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received." Not a prisoner taken captive, but a prisoner of Love, calling me to himself. Jesus Christ is the one calling. He is the Faithful one, El Ne'eman, and He will do it.
Breakfast: Part of a Raw Revolution Spirulena bar - Really tasty, filling and satisfying.
Lunch: Chicken, tomatoes, avocado on lightly salted white corn strips. A little natural mozzerella and Italian seasoning (both from Tenuta's) finished it off.
Do you think I got carried away with the portion? I do. I was so full, I just had snacks at small groups tonight - some raw nuts, coconut strips, and fresh orange slices - oh, yeah and one green m and m.
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