It wasn't that many years ago that I didn't have a clue
how to feed my family well. To be honest, it wasn't even on my
radar to pay much
made that big of a
difference. It was all about what was cheap, what tasted good,
and what was convenient to throw together. Even though we
struggled helping our kids in school, and there were behavioral
issues that had us under constant stress, I
Pretty sad, right?!
Ironically, it wasn't until 2004 when I started to gain a
little weight that I was led to what I now call my "food
conversion", and all because a friend introduced me to the
Weston Price Foundation. I clicked onto the WAPF website
and as I started reading, a bunch of light bulbs in my
brain clicked on, too. I learned that food is
powerful. It can make us sick and miserable, or it can
nourish us and give us energy and vitality!
It wasn't easy getting the family switched over.
There were many food flops and some complaining, but I
eventually figured it out. I learned how to take our family
favorite recipes and adapt them into much
better-for-you versions, and they're better tasting now,
with so many fresh, healthy ingredients that are good for
us, too! I also learned where to find the best
foods. It was difficult for many years, but thankfully,
sourcing real food from the farm or finding organic foods
from the grocery store is getting a little easier, as long
as you know what to look for.
I want to help you learn more quickly than I did!
Here's how Real Food for Rookies will help you:
- Adapting recipes will come natural to you!
---> Then you can
take any family favorite and make it not only
healthy, but more delicious! (Included are examples
to show how easily this can be done with your own
recipes.)
- Learn which ingredients are best and which to avoid.
---> No more
wondering if the groceries you buy are
worth the
cost or even
safe.
- Learn which fats we should be using and and in
which recipes.
---> You'll be able
to avoid the
bad-for-you fats, instead of
unintentionally making yourself or our loved ones sick, and
definitely more prone to obesity and chronic disease!
- Get the real scoop on why buying fat-free and low-fat
is not a good choice.
---> So you'll know
how to keep such nutrient-poor "food" out of your grocery
cart!
- Find out how to know when buying organic
matters.
---> You'll stop
spending extra money when it's not necessary.
- Become informed on which grocery store foods often
lie on their labels.
---> So you won't get
duped -- you'll know the truth and can choose wisely.
- You'll get a top ten list of foods to avoid and a top
ten list of superfoods to eat more often.
---> This will be
simple, clear, and easy to incorporate into your
life.
- If you've thought of switching to more
nutrient-dense, fresh milk, find out what
*exactly* you should look for in a raw milk farm
---> So you can get
the most wonderful superfood possible, and avoid milk that
could be contaminated. (Also, if you buy milk from the
store, learn which kinds you should never
ever
buy.)
- Do you wonder what's the big deal with fish oils?
Learn which brands are the better, safer choice.
---> You'll stop
wasting your money on junk that won't have much
benefit and could even be harmful.
- Find out how to avoid all the obstacles when
switching over to real food.
---> You'll have the help you
need to stay motivated, to deal with family complaints, to
find the
time to implement these new ideas, and to
afford this lifestyle as well.
- Being overwhelmed can paralyze you into doing
nothing.
---> The simple
explanations in this book will keep you moving forward on
the journey so you're not stuck in uncertainty and
confusion, and so you can make a real, lasting difference
in your family's health.
This book has everything you need in one place!