My sleep schedule has been “off” since I fractured my arm. I usually wake up sometime during the night from either discomfort, thirst, or hunger, and I end up staying awake for an hour or two. Sometimes I have a snack. Sometimes I take a mild pain reliever, or put a heating pad or ice […]
— A PERSONAL JOURNAL · KATHLEEN ALFORD · SINCE 2004
The Daily Diet
The Daily Diet – Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, Greens Shake, Berry Zinger Tea with Beyond C powder, supplements. Lunch: Greens+ Chia Energy bar, Apple, water Snack: Carrot, cherry tomatoes Snack: Strawberries Snack: 2 slices of Ezekiel bread with Earth Balance Buttery Spread Supper: Baked Salmon, Ginger Stir-Fry Veggies, Peas, Green beans, Almond Mashed Potatoes, Water Snack: Almonds Bedtime: […]
The Daily Diet – May 5, 2008
Some days you just gotta have treats! Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, Blueberry Tea with Beyond C powder, supplements Snack: None Lunch: Chia Energy Bar, Apple, Coconut Pecan Cookies, water Snack: Coconut Pecan Cookies Supper: Crock Pot Chicken Breasts, Steamed Cabbage with Turkey Sausage Medallions, Carrot-Pineapple Salad, 1/2 cup of decaf coffee (a rare treat!), water […]
A Bone-Healthy Banquet for the Easter Feaster!
It’s Holy Saturday–time to begin preparing the family feast in celebration of our Lord Jesus Christ’s victory over sin and death! With about 20 family members coming–most of whom do not embrace the alkaline diet on daily basis–I want to cook healthy dishes that will appeal to a wide variety of preferences. Here’s the menu […]
Daily Diet – Monday, March 17, 2008
Breakfast: 2 slices of Sesame Ezekiel bread with Earth Balance buttery spread, Fruity Protein Shake, supplements, water Snack: Apple Lunch: Tossed Salad, water Snack: Sunflower seeds Supper: Small hamburger made with lean beef, sliced onions, Japanese veggies seasoned with drizzle of teriyaki sauce and Frontier brand ginger stir fry seasoning, lima beans, fried rice, with […]
The Daily Diet – Wednesday, March 5, 2008
I wasn’t very hungry today. Here’s what a light day of eating looks like for me: Breakfast: Two slices of Ezekiel bread with Earth Balance Buttery Spread, Greens Shake, Bone Cocktail, water, supplements Snack: Lunch: Large Granny Smith apple, bottle of water Snack: Two slices of Ezekiel bread with Earth Balance Buttery Spread Supper: Beef […]
The Daily Diet – Monday, March 3, 2008
I was really hungry today! Here’s what a big day of eating looks like for me. Breakfast: Millet Rice Cereal, sliced banana, almonds, almond milk, water, supplements, Bone Cocktail with Beyond C powder Lunch: Apple slices, carrot sticks, celery sticks, 4 tbsp of almond butter to use as dip, Greens + Energy Bar, 1/2 banana, […]
Daily Diet / Weekly Workout: Head for the Beach!
What a lovely beach day it was with blue skies and a high of 82! Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, 2 pieces of Applesauce Coffee Cake (See Recipes) Exercise: At the beach – Boogie Boarding! Snack: Banana, water Lunch: 2 pieces of Applesauce Coffee Cake, tuna salad, celery & almond butter Snack: 1 piece of Applesauce […]
Daily Diet / Weekly Workout: It’s become a lifestyle!
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34 It’s been a while since I’ve written, but not because I haven’t wanted to. I’ve been tied up with school work, as our state tests are approaching. Also, my dear aunt moved in with us, and we’ve been making […]
The Daily Diet: Healthy Birthday! – January 20, 2008
Today’s is my sister’s birthday, and we’re having an extended family birthday party for her! Here the daily diet for today, including the fixin’s for Teresa’s celebration. Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, Greens Shake, Strawberry Tea with Beyond C powder, supplements, water Snack: Bone Cocktail Lunch: BIRTHDAY PARTY! DeBoles Jerusalem Artichoke Spaghetti with Free-Range Turkey Meatballs, […]
The Daily Diet – Friday, January 4, 2008
Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, Greens Shake, Raspberry Tea with Beyond C powder, water, supplements Snack: Apple Snack: Cherry tomatoes Lunch: Mushroom and Barley Soup, Garlic & Basil Millet Cracker (from DeLand Natural Market), raspberry tea with Beyond C powder Snack: Sunflower seeds Snack: Banana Supper: Steamed Kale Greens with Turkey Sausage Medallions, sweet potato with […]
The Daily Diet – Sunday, December 30, 2007
A beautiful monarch butterfly emerged from its chrysalis in my flower garden yesterday, and today I saw another monarch laying eggs on the underside of the leaves of a milkweed plant. How wonderful that life is constantly renewing itself! Breakfast: Kamut Pancakes, made with vanilla extract and pecan pieces, with applesauce topping, water, supplements, strawberry […]