So last weekend I saw the book How Not to Die (by Dr Greger of nutritionfacts.org) mentioned in a couple different places. I put the audiobook on my library reserve list, and picked it up on Saturday.
Wow. I have to say I'm super impressed so far. And I'm only about 6 chapters into it.
One thing I already plan to do is add 4 brazil nuts each month to my diet. I also am adding a teaspoon of tumeric to my smoothies - I'd already been using tumeric on the roasted veggies, etc., but after hearing all the things it can do ... Yeah, a teaspoon in my smoothies! Probably will add cinnamon too.
My mom and my brother have both agreed to read/listen to it and then we can discuss it together. DH is a little bit more reluctant ... 
though he did somewhat patiently somewhat listen to me talking about it this afternoon.
So.. I am officially giving up soda. 100%. Not even a little sip of DH's at a restaurant. I also am limiting myself to no more than $2/week on any kind of junk food. Been spending way too much fun money on it/ eating WAY too much of it.
This is Day 1. Maybe I'll try to update a little like CB - though probably not daily.
I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in preventing the top 15 diseases that kill you ... And saving money on medical stuff.
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So DH called me tonight and let me know that he got into a fender bender. His fault. Low speed. He's fine - but the person he hit (beater of a truck) appears to be claiming injury. Sigh.
This will be interesting to see what happens.
Now to figure out where the $150 ticket/court costs will come from.
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Almost forgot! I actually got ALL of my thank you notes written tonight!! Some of them are even addressed!
Now they are on the counter waiting for DH to add his signature, and a short note of his own on some of them. Then I'll get them addressed and stop at a post office.
Woo hoo! Finally will have that albatross off my neck!
How Not to Die AKA How to Not Have Lots of Medical Bills + Fender Bender!
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CCF - Thanks, it definitely does feel good! That's cool you added tumeric.
CB - One of the things i it fights inflamation - for example arthritis. I don't remember the other things he mentioned, but it was one thing after another that it helps. It sounds like its something about the yellow coloring of it. He uses tons of studies done in major medical journals to back up his views.
Trying - Thanks, me too.
Snafu, I haven't used it a whole lot yet, but the times I have used it, it has worked really well. I've cooked rice in it, sauteed multiple dishes, steamed sweet potatoes, made a one pot dish, etc.
Joan - our Dollar store carries it too.
Ceejay - His main claim is that a plant based diet is the best bet against preventing/halting or reversing multiple health issues. He backs it up with lots of studies done on various groups. There really are no bad side effects from following his advice, so ...
Rob - Thanks. Me too! DH had a rotten night overall Monday night.
PS - I like that he basicaly says that supplements are a waste of money. I've felt that way, but wasn't sure if it was just because I don't like spending money on stuff.
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I had that happen to me one time like many, many years ago. I didn't get ticketed though I was at fault. Anyways, best of luck on that.
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PS - I use nutritional yeast for B12, but do still take a supplement for it. Also melatonin to sleep...