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"I never resist temptation, because I have found that things that are bad for me do not tempt me." Apart from my trouble with breast cancer, I am one of the healthiest people I know. I can't remember the last time I had a cold or any other ailments, except perhaps the occasional headache - but that's usually caused by the hormonal medication I am now on. Like I already said, I have been a vegetarian since I the age of thirteen. I always found meat repulsive and have never missed it. I do eat fish but gave up on dairy products after reading Jane Plant's book (see my Books section). Even if it doesn't help for my breast cancer, I would not go back to eating dairy because of all the other benefits I've reaped. I find that my skin is much clearer and smoother, I am trimmer than I used to be and it has regularised the bowel department too. I have been inspired by Dr Gillian McKeith's book (see my Books section), and introduced further small changes into my diet. So what don't I eat? Meat in any shape or form, whether red or white; anything containing milk or milk derivatives such as casein, lactose, whey, milk protein; products containing hydrogenated vegetable oil; products containing aspartame and artificial colourings, flavourings etc; processed foods as much as I can avoid it; fizzy drinks; coffee; black tea. What do I eat? I try to cook everything from fresh, using products which are as natural as possible, and making sure that my diet is as balanced as possible. In particular, I consume the following things on a regular or daily basis:
I also choose from one source of proteins every day, either fish, Quorn (meat substitute), tofu, eggs or dried beans; drink between 1.5 to 2 litres of filtered water (or mineral water) per day, and herbal tea instead of fizzy drinks or coffee. You may think that this way of eating sounds extremely boring but I am not someone who lets herself be bored! I actually like strong tastes and my favourite cuisine is Thai. Using lots of herbs, spices, coconut milk, garlic and a bit of imagination greatly enhances any low-fat diet. |