Going grain free!!......???

Earlier this week J.D. and I decided to have our family go grain free (while at home/school/work). This is in an attempt to get our family to start learning healthier eating habits. It's just too easy on a busy stressful night to go in and throw a hamburger helper or a Mac & cheese in a pan. For me it's super easy to go grab some crackers, dry cereal or a slice of bread when I'm hungry during the day because my eating time is limited and bread keeps me full longer. Our kids have gotten a bit too addicted to cereal & and snack products too.... So we think it's just time for some change!

Of course if we go out to eat, our kids go to birthday parties or we hang out at a friends house we will be fine eating these things, we are just taking the ease of grains out! :)

So far, so good! Monday evening we had coconut chicken w/ broccoli, Tuesday - meatloaf w/ carrots, Wednesday - grilled pork chops w/ sweet potatoes! Thursday - rotisserie chicken w/ green beans & mashed potatoes(We threw random fruits in there too.) Lunch has been easy so far for the boys because they already love taking things like yogurt, ham, cheese, boiled eggs, salad, and all sorts of fresh veggies/fruits with them anyways - so I just increase the amounts of those things and take out the crackers & bread. Dylan has been the only one to complain about it and his only complaint was no more sugary cereals... It's been a bit harder on Aydan's breakfast/lunches/snacks because I'm still required to feed the daycare kids a grain & fruit with breakfast, 2 components from any of the groups for snack, and something from each group for lunch. Luckily I don't HAVE to feed Aydan all the same things as daycare so I have been able so far to switch Aydan's breads out with either a protein or veggie without to much notice taking place.

To the results - This is only day 5, but so far I have noticed I feel a bit more clear headed. My memory has gotten somewhat back to the way it used to be. (Keep in mind about 75% of my food each day used to be grains.) both Tuesday & Wednesday my energy level had increased due to the extra protein, but yesterday was a low energy day due to lack of sleep and allergies. Today is off to a better start.

So I guess for now I will say it is all still a work in progress. We are loving the new menu though, and missing a few "staple" foods around here. It takes time to get used to it and we'll all survive!