"Carbohydrates, on the other hand, contain virtually no triglycerides. Two slices of whole grain bread, an onion bagel, or sourdough pretzel contain negligible triglycerides. But carbohydrates possess the unique capacity to stimulate insulin, which in turn triggers fatty acid synthesis in the liver, a process that floods the bloodstream with triglycerides." (David, pg. 153)
Surprise source of wheat for the day...soup. Some kinds of soup, such as creamy ones, may not be as much of a surprise, but check out the label of your Campbell's in the cupboard. Wheat is often used as a filler.
It feels good to be back on track for real. Well, sort of on track. I had a fabulous lunch. I made a big salad with romaine lettuce, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, dried soybeans, cashews, parmesan cheese and italian dressing followed by a quesadilla made from corn tortillas in my microwave. I was amazed at how much it filled me up, especially given that I hadn't eaten breakfast. I didn't even really feel hungry for a big dinner. I ended up eating a bowl of Crispix (wheat and gluten free). I am pretty tired, but it's been a crazy busy week, so I'm sure that had some to do with it. Otherwise, I feel good. I mostly feel good for getting back on track, but I also think my body is thanking me for paying attention again. The one thought that keeps running through my head is eat to live, not live to eat. It doesn't mean you can indulge once in a while, but to indulge everyday leads to where I am now, carrying extra weight dealing with health issues. I don't expect I will necessarily continue down this path without any more hitches, but that's life....especially when you're making such a huge transformation to how you eat and go against the information that has been beaten into your head for so long.
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