Sleepless Night

Had trouble sleeping last night, partially because my ankle is bothering me I believe, so I got a little more reading done in Battling the MSG Myth book. It really is an interesting read, and I am learning so much new information. For anyone who is interested in beginning a life without MSG, or interested in learning about MSG in your diet - I highly suggest you pick up this book. I'm not even done reading it yet, and I highly suggest it.

I went yesterday and picked up more chicken, and hamburger. I love having local access to a place I can get these things - and I know where they come from, and what I'm eating when I'm eating them. We've always purchased our meats from there, we prefer them over meats from Krogers, WalMart, etc. The taste difference is incredible, and we can always tell the difference if we eat it from anywhere else. 

I am still trying to find local places to get Leaf Lard, so I can render my own lard. I'm also trying to find local farms I can get raw milk from, as well as a good place to get fresh eggs from. My area is not the best area for these things apparently. 

I also was able to find mayo at my local WalMart that is not loaded with all the ingredients that I am now trying to avoid - so I am slowly replacing all of the items in my kitchen that may be the cause of my problems. I can't wait to get all of those items out of,my kitchen and replace them with items that are not loaded with all of these ingredients. I cannot believe I've subjected myself and my family to all of this all this time - all for the matter of convenience. I am so thankful for Jodi's article in the paper, even if it doesn't cure my migraines, at least my family and I will be eating things that are better for us than pre-packaged junk. It will take me awhile to find ways to make things we enjoy, and to find replacements for things we enjoy, but I am ready to take on that challenge. 

Are any of you on Pinterest? I've been pinning lots of new things lately to help me along this journey, if you want to check it out here's my link. http://www.pinterest.com/hillaryreese/