I looked at my breakfast this morning and I exclaimed to Tom (like I'd suddenly remembered), "This is my first meal of 2010! "Carrots, kale and quinoa!" Still pajama-clad, I took a photo of my healthy New Year's dish.
HAPPY NEW YEAR! A new decade, 2010!
I planned on starting a "wider"
macrobiotic recipe blog for 2010. But as fate would have it, I'm unexpectedly doing
the complete opposite — going back to a stricter "healing" diet for
the time being ... pretty simple whole grain, vegetable and bean dishes, but wonderful, nonetheless. Tasty food that I've grown to love for its own unique flavors. (I've just had to readjust my attitude, once again.)
Why am I doing this? As many of you know, I
had my third reconstructive surgery (in a year and a half) to my amputated leg
in November. That's a lot for one body to take! But because I knew a successful revision was possible, and I want to be able to walk with my prosthetic leg, I
was willing to take the risk. Fortunately, the leg surgery (only because of
Dr. Janos Ertl) was a success.
The one "glitch" was that my body reacted to the operative antibiotic (a necessary drug when your body is being cut into ... can you say flesh-eating virus?) and then I experienced itching, major
hives, throat tightness on-and-off and reacting to other things and foods. So, in addition to
taking drugs (during the acute phase) to counteract the reactions, I've
decided to eat a very simple diet until my body calms down. I'm doing a bunch of other "lifestyle" things as well, and I'll share what helps for me, in the event that someone else has the same issues going on.
Let's just say that I'm happily, wholeheartedly starting off the New Year with a cleanse. (I want to look at this in a positive light ... in a "what am I learning?" sort of way.) Want to join me?
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Happy New Year!
Posted by: VeggieGirl | January 01, 2010 at 11:04 AM
Happy New Year!! it looks delicious! :D
Posted by: Lenni | January 01, 2010 at 01:08 PM
Hey VeggieGirl & Lenni,
Wishing you both the best in 2010!
Posted by: Meg Wolff | January 01, 2010 at 02:54 PM
Perfectly simple and nutritious.
Posted by: Making Love In The Kitchen | January 01, 2010 at 05:34 PM
Happy New Year, Meg! Even having spent most of last year on a cleansing (anti-candida) diet, I still feel the need to go a little more "clean" right now. Sure, I'll join you! :) Your meal looks quite perfect to me--kale is my favorite green and I adore quinoa. A simple, yummy, balanced meal.
Posted by: Ricki | January 01, 2010 at 07:09 PM
happy new year meg
when you tell us that you are doing a wider macrobiotic diet, that will be good news, because your efforts will have been worth it
i am thinking of you
Posted by: maria | January 01, 2010 at 11:21 PM
Hi Ricki,
Keep up the good work! I remember that quinoa is one of your favorites. I guess it's a good time for "cleansing" even when not planned!
Maria,
You will be the first to hear! Thanks for thinking of me!XO
Posted by: Meg Wolff | January 02, 2010 at 05:57 AM
I just commented on "A Veggie Venture" that quinoa is a new year's resolution in itself -- and here you are reminding me again. How low on the food chain can we go (and still love it)? Your path is not an easy one, Meg, and you are an inspiration. Looking forward to a wonderful year for you.
Posted by: susan g | January 03, 2010 at 09:55 AM
Happy New Year! You are such an inspiration for me, and your blog is always the grounding support that I need when things go awry. May the new year bring you everything you desire in life and, as always, generous health.
Warm blessings,
Laura
Posted by: Laura | January 04, 2010 at 05:10 PM
Here's wishing you the best in this new year.
Posted by: Mary | January 05, 2010 at 05:51 AM
Meg -- Happy New Year to you and your family. I pray that God grants you quick healing and please know that your picture inspired me today but for lunch! Was just thinking of what to whip up between cleaning and your menu is perfect. I may just add a few beans too. May life bring you much health and sunshine this year.
Carol
Posted by: Carol Seavitt | January 05, 2010 at 11:50 AM
A beautiful plate for toasting the New Year and New Decade, Meg.
Wishing you joy and complete healing in 2010...
Posted by: San | January 11, 2010 at 11:18 AM
Thanks, San, I'm getting there. :-)
Posted by: Meg Wolff | January 11, 2010 at 12:22 PM
I know it's kinda late, but happy new year to you.
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