When plastic doesn't cut it

No cutlery required.

Those of you who have had the fortunate misfortune of being on my table have probably learned a ton about the job of the lymphatic system. It is a challenge to eat clean in this day of processed foods and heavy preservatives. Grabbing low fat usually means high sodium, and questionable processing. Take this humorous facebook meme on Mayo vs. Miracle Whip.

It's hilarious, right? I showed it to my husband and he would still rather have miracle whip. Why is that? Is it the nostalgia of what he grew up on, or is it an obstinance against change? The same with real sharp-cheddar- mac n' cheese vs. Velveeta. I love my husband's Velveeta mac, but compared to my great-grandma's sharp cheddar recipe with a whole pound of butter, Velveeta is like plastic. Yes, it sticks to your bones.... and doesn't digest (or decay) for a decade.

What about lifestyle changes? Saying no to M&Ms. (>.<) What about letting go of anger when you feel you have been wronged, when you yourself need to appologize for your lack of respect? Or when you need to give up something that you have held onto, but it has become a habit?

My Mom (technically mother-in-law, but if I say Mom it usually means Mary) posted the funniest meme the other day.

It's laughable, but true. Whether it is eating crap that shoots your bad cholesterol to Mars; or whether you have a grudge that has impeded your judgement in relationships; the bad habit that you allow to take up residence in your life changes the DNA of your body and your personality.

Did you know that if you give up that harmful thing and replace it with the healthier choice, you won't even miss it? Better yet, if you backslid, it wouldn't even give satisfaction anymore. Like giving up sugar for 2 or 3 weeks (or never even getting started on a sweets addiction)- healthier choices will taste more pleasureable. Then, when you are exposed to the unhealthy stuff, you won't lose control as much and you won't have to feel guilty. Note to self: I didn't need that extra helping of taco meat tonight, cause now I feel like a subject for Dr. Pimple Popper. I'll delve into the subject of your DNA's activity changing based on the food you eat in another article (based on a recent study). But for now, Kid A needs her daily dose of "Oh Santa" and "All I Want For Christmas". Sleep well for tomorrow's plans.

"You are loved with an everlasting love, and underneath are the everlasting arms." -Elizabeth Elliott