Okay, this is a little sneaky, but totally, worth the potential punishment I may encounter. This summer, I moved in with my Dad and gave him a top of the line health reform plan: I invaded his kitchen with SUPER FOODS! Surprisingly, he enjoyed nearly all of his super food breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals. However, the big question was: “could he maintain this type of eating when James and I moved out?” My little brother, the skeptic, said: “no way, Kelley!”
Last weekend, I went home for a short visit, and I was pleasantly surprised! I snooped around in the kitchen, and here is what I found:
Hot Spot # 1: Front of Refrigerator: A complete list of super foods and their sidekicks’ to provide motivation and reminding (okay, I planted this there before I left).
Hot Spot #2: Freezer: Stalked full with frozen super fruits and vegetables. He even had a few convenient super foods! A++
Hot Spot #3: Inside Refrigerator: The fridge is stocked with non-fat Greek yogurt (this took him about a week to adjust- okay he might still be adjusting), oranges, apples, pumpkin seeds, white meat turkey burgers, almond milk, and carrots!
Hot Spot #4: Counter Top: I found evidence of an empty loaf of organic whole wheat bread (which means he didn’t just plant this bread here for my arrival- someone ate the loaf). I believe my brother and sister converted to whole wheat bread, too (they used to insist on white which is nothing but sugar and chemicals- who wants their loved ones eating that!!?) I also found evidence of preparation in progress: turkey meat thawing on the counter!
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| I love that he saved $1!! |
Hot Spot # 5 Cupboard: With one turn of the cupboard, I found three boxes of shredded wheat cereal and cheerios. Additionally, I discovered a jar of natural peanut butter!
*On my way to the bus station, I found an apple and a Tupperware container of carrots in my Dad’s van- he is prepped with snack to combat hunger throughout the day.
Hey, if my Dad can convert (or even semi-convert) anyone can! Additionally, he lost 4 more pounds since we moved away six weeks ago.
I am impressed! Once our bodies get a taste for 'real food' it continues to crave it. Just like it craves the 'fake food' when we give it to ourselves in a steady diet. Great job Kelley and great job Dad!
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