It's been soooo long!

Yeah well, despite all my good intentions, this blog has languished a bit with no posts for over a year now. Ive been busy, but that's no excuse. 

 

Having developed a chronic suite of allergies related to preservatives, colourings and flavourings I found myself having to rethink both my views on food and the way I eat.

This was so HARD at first. I won't lie here. Changing the way you eat has to be one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. Having said that I REGRET NOTHING!

I have gone from a chronically unhealthy 126kg (278 pounds) to a respectable 89kg (196 pounds) in two years. I haven't felt this good since I've been in my 20's (now 41).  All that's left now, is to quit smoking...

In this time I've been bombarded by people asking what diet I'm on, or which detox I'm using. When I tell them I just gave up processed food and cook my own they look at me like I'm an alien from space.

Diets, detoxes, calorie counting, Paleo this, low carb that, in my opinion is a total bunch of BS. Portion size, eating when you're hungry and good wholesome, REAL food is the answer; at least for me :).

So this blog is going to be, from here on in, a look into the way I eat and the recipes I cook, for anyone bored enough to take an interest and as my own personal record. I hope it provides some inspiration to anyone who wants to feel better and live healthier.

Now when I say healthy I don't mean bland. I love to eat and eat well at that! Cooking has become somewhat of a meditative thing for me. The more I cook the more I like it. As they say variety is the spice of life and this is so true of eating.

I'm "luckier" than most though, I have NEVER enjoyed sugary fizzy drinks, even as a kid and have only an infrequent desire for sweet things, I've always been a savoury kind of guy. But when that sweet tooth craving comes upon me I'll go a chocolate mud cake with the best of 'em, but I'll make it myself!

Finding preservative, flavouring and additive free food can be a challenge. I DO NOT shop at "Health Food" Stores as they are another overpriced waste of time and effort in my opinion. I live in Australia, in Perth and shop mainly at the markets for fresh food as it is significantly cheaper than the main supermarkets. When I want non-fresh food I shop at Aldi as they seem to have a huge range of products that are free of additives. This has made my shopping experience so much simpler.

I'm often asked if it isn't more expensive to eat this way and I honestly have to say no, not really. I spend less on food now then I ever have. But I have changed the way I shop.

I used to do the once-a-week shop but no longer. This was mainly because I found a lot of food was wasted. Now I pop into the shops 2 to 3 times a week and only get what I need for a particular recipe, if I don't have it on hand.

OK preachy bit over.

So watch this space for recipes and ideas for a healthier you. I love Asian food and cook a lot of it, and while this may not be your idea of good food I hope the principle behind how I cook can give you ideas for your own personal tastes.

Peace and harmony to All.