Books
Before bed, I spend about 10 - 15 minutes reading a book on my Kindle. It helps my brain settle down. I've read so many books over the years that I decided to start keeping track of what I've read. This is the ongoing list:
What Does the Mediterranean Diet Consist Of
When I discovered my blood sugar and cholesterol were out of control, my doctor gave me a food list and recommended the Mediterranean diet. I modified it slightly to be gluten free and low glycemic. 11 years later, I've stuck to it and so far it has worked well. The Mediterranean diet focuses on whole foods like whole grains, nuts, seeds, beans/legumes, good fats like avocado and olive oil, red meat once or twice a month in small amounts, eggs/cheese/poultry in small amounts, omega 3 rich fish like sardines and salmon, lots of non starchy vegetables especially leafy greens, fruit in moderation, herbs, spices, a glass of red wine per day, green tea, coffee and water. Processed foods like cookies, chips, packaged cereals, sugar, refined carbohydrates like white rice, white bread are all avoided Low glycemic whole grains include oats, brown rice, rye, barley, buckwheat, bulgur and quinoa. I stick with gluten free whole grains like oats, quinoa, corn and brown rice. Whole grains will
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