Why Rice and Beans for lunch and dinner? Why not anything else? I think this question is warranted now that I've had nothing but rice and beans for four days for my lunch and dinner. I looked this up on wiki and found this: "The dish is very nutritious. Rice is rich in starch, an excellent source of energy. Rice also has iron, vitamin B and protein. Beans also contain a good amount of iron and an even greater amount of protein than rice. Most significantly, the consumption of the two in tandem provides all the essential amino acids." While there are several other food varieties with a different and maybe better combination of nutrients, I understand that rice and beans are most accessible and affordable to most people around the world.
Just out of curiosity, I looked up what a balanced diet should be and I found this online....
But this is not what billions of people eat!
One of my co-workers asked me at lunch today if I don't eat veggies during these five days and I answered no. She said I might get scurvy if I don't include veggies and fruits in my diet. I just laughed and said I'm only doing this for five days. And then I let my thoughts wander.....
I'm making a choice in not eating veggies and fruits, because of the H4C program. But there are millions around the world for whom the choices are already made. They don't have access to, or cannot afford good veggies and fruits. What do I do with this info? Do I feel sorry for them? Do I pray for them? Do I contribute funds to enable them to eat good food? How much should I get involved? Where should I start? Should I start locally or internationally? I should maybe do something for the homeless in my city. I'm glad this H4C program is making me think deeper.
My day today was better than yesterday, which surprised me because I pretty much had the same oats for breakfast, rice & beans for lunch and dinner. I did two things today which may not fit within the guidelines of the H4C program. Call me rebel, judge me if you want, but you know what they say...... the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak? Now don't go on and think I had a sumptuous feast. I added organic ketchup to my dinner. I felt this was okay since tomato sauce was allowed. Also, my craving for sugar was so great that I had a spoonful of honey this evening - again, this is an ingredient in my oats.
I'd like to close with an excerpt from a devotion sent by Nathan George:
"True humility comes at a sacrificial cost and means we are willing to use our position to serve others rather than to oppress. Have you, like me, been given more than you need? Are you a Nabal or an Abigail? Has your plenty or pride blinded you to the need of your neighbor? My prayer is that you will use what you have saved from going with less this week to meet the need of a neighbor that you are aware of."
JUST ONE MORE DAY TO GO!!!!!!!!!!
Just out of curiosity, I looked up what a balanced diet should be and I found this online....
A high nutrient-dense lunch would look something like this:
2 slices whole wheat bread
Deli turkey
1 slice roasted red pepper
romaine lettuce
1 tsp mayonnaise
baby carrots
hummus
8 oz non-fat milk
But this is not what billions of people eat!
One of my co-workers asked me at lunch today if I don't eat veggies during these five days and I answered no. She said I might get scurvy if I don't include veggies and fruits in my diet. I just laughed and said I'm only doing this for five days. And then I let my thoughts wander.....
I'm making a choice in not eating veggies and fruits, because of the H4C program. But there are millions around the world for whom the choices are already made. They don't have access to, or cannot afford good veggies and fruits. What do I do with this info? Do I feel sorry for them? Do I pray for them? Do I contribute funds to enable them to eat good food? How much should I get involved? Where should I start? Should I start locally or internationally? I should maybe do something for the homeless in my city. I'm glad this H4C program is making me think deeper.
My day today was better than yesterday, which surprised me because I pretty much had the same oats for breakfast, rice & beans for lunch and dinner. I did two things today which may not fit within the guidelines of the H4C program. Call me rebel, judge me if you want, but you know what they say...... the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak? Now don't go on and think I had a sumptuous feast. I added organic ketchup to my dinner. I felt this was okay since tomato sauce was allowed. Also, my craving for sugar was so great that I had a spoonful of honey this evening - again, this is an ingredient in my oats.
I'd like to close with an excerpt from a devotion sent by Nathan George:
"True humility comes at a sacrificial cost and means we are willing to use our position to serve others rather than to oppress. Have you, like me, been given more than you need? Are you a Nabal or an Abigail? Has your plenty or pride blinded you to the need of your neighbor? My prayer is that you will use what you have saved from going with less this week to meet the need of a neighbor that you are aware of."
JUST ONE MORE DAY TO GO!!!!!!!!!!
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