: About Me

I am a Woman, Wife, Mother and Grandmother!
I have been interested in health and nutrition since being recently diagnosed with Diabetes so this is a learning experience!
I've lost around 30 pounds so far due to the 1200 calorie a day diet the Dr. put me on so I'm proud of that!
Yes I've gotten the junk food out of my cabinets and I look at buying Groceries in a whole new way.
I see someone's buggy and think OH WOW at the sodium in those foods they are buying! I can't have that!
So I'm going to be hanging around the Nutrition section of my helium alot!

My passion is ...

Family

I know too much about ...

Sinus problems

My parents always told me ...

eat what is on your plate cause there are other children out there that don't have the food we have

My childhood ambition ...

to have a family

My favorite memory ...

Time spent with my Dad who now has Altzhiemers

Why I write ...

because I have a story to tell

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

inspiration, advise and guidance.

My first job ...

babysitting

My best moment ...

My Wedding day 24 years ago.

My inspiration ...

My Father

Food & Drink > Fruits & Vegetables Which is healthier: Fresh tomatoes or pureed tomatoes?

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To puree or not to puree. Which is healthier: Fresh tomatoes or pureed tomatoes? Pureed tomatoes are a tomato product therefore will still have the nutrients of tomatoes. Which being better, would therefore depend on which are needed. If you need pureed tomatoes for a recipe then by all means use them, they are great! If you believe in fresh tomatoes you may puree your own. Fresh tomatoes will not have the added sodium that comes in usual processed foods. Canned tomatoes are available in a "no salt added" variety which can be useful for people that are watching their sodium intake due to h...

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