Fast--Day 6

 

Yeah, I know. A little strange to begin my fasting post with a yummy food pic, but it fits what my day was like today. I literally cooked all day!!

First, I prepared for dehydration the 3-4 pounds of organic pumpkin seed I had soaked in water "seasoned" with cumin, chile,  and cayenne powders, salt and lime juice. (Did you know the only way we should consume nuts and seeds is to purchase raw [organic if possible] and soak before eating? Here's why.)

I also made bread and cinnamon rolls to give away and freeze. (I grind my own GMO-free, organic wheat berries, so the flour is fresh, not rancid as is store-bought whole wheat.  Yep, all of it. Here's why. Many health professionals and nutritionists believe the huge increase in gluten intolerance experienced in this country is not actually a sudden inability of half the population to eat bread (we couldn't have survived as a human race if that had always been the case!) but is, in fact, a reaction to modern-day GMO, chemical-laden wheat farming practices. Most gluten-intolerant folks can easily digest bread made with heirloom and organic wheat varieties that have been freshly ground!!

And, then yes, I made an absolutely wonderful (smelling:) beef and barley soup---complete with homemade beef stock! I tried something different this time--roasting the potatoes and carrots before adding them to the soup. I served it to my daughter and a friend for dinner and got rave reviews:) I'll break my fast with the flavorful broth tomorrow and graduate to the soft vegetables by evening, holding off on meat until the next day and then only gently-cooked small portions, like the grass-fed stew meat in the soup.

Speaking of the fast, I'm soooo glad this is the last day. But, I have to say, it's been the best!! I have honestly felt euphoric today. Full of energy. Thankful for life. Looking forward to the future. That's a huge step for me seeing as I've had a majorly stressful last year and a half.  Fasting for me is cleaning everything, even my attitude!!!