Sustenance, I thank you!

Good morning, my friends. 

This is my 100th blog post. Wooooo! :) 

I hope you had a nice weekend and I hope you have a nice start to the work week. You have the power to make it nice despite outside influences trying to make it anything else. I've had a nice weekend so far. Today I have to get a few things done in the early part of the day but later is for fun with my boys. 

I have been thinking more and more on the Earth and what it provides and how it's suffering. We humans are just not treating it well and not utilizing it as we should be. The poverty, fear, starving. The fact that it happens at all considering the Earth provides so much to use is shocking. Seeds continue and the soil is still there if we take care of it. If all other resources failed, if we take care of the Earth and if every single person knew how to grow vegetables, the fear and uncertainty over the economy would not be so strong and weigh so heavily. The government, corporations and greed is destroying the very thing that can provide security. 

In the same light, eating more and more out of the garden is something every person should incorporate into their lives more. Even just making 1 or 2 days a week meat-free can do wonders for your health and the environment. Our need for animal protein contributes 50% more to greenhouse gasses than plans, trains and autos. And by switching to plant based foods, you will get more fiber into your body which helps you to clean out and feel better and have more energy. Less of that "afternoon sluggishness". And you save money by eating more grains, beans and legumes as well as find ways to be creative using these items. And many people who struggle with weight and especially those last 10-20 pounds will often find themselves shedding it by incorporating more of the nutrient dense and less caloric garden foods. As these foods often help you to feel satisfied faster and longer. 

Try it. Try one day eating completely meat free. Try lentils. Put kidney beans or chick peas on your salad. Be sure to get your protein through other sources. And good fats through nuts and seeds. And if you can handle one day, try two. And if you have the space for it in your yard, try planting a garden. Even it it's just a few veggies or herbs. Just give it a try. I think learning that particular skill can give people a sense of accomplishing something very important to the economy of the Earth. 

Enjoy the day!! For those in the Northeast, stay cool! And going back to yesterday's post a bit. REMEMBER!! 

xoxoxoxo
Tam