Today I was introduced to Daniel’s Diet. It amazes me that I had never heard of it!! I’ve followed holistic health and nutrition for over thirty years and this is new to me. It’s obvious to me that this is something my Heavenly Father wants me to explore and implement. Check it out?!?! Here’s a link.
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Comment: I know of the diet of Daniel (in the Old Testament) but I didn’t know of “Daniel’s Diet.”
Oh, that You would bless me indeed,
And enlarge my territory,
That Your hand would be with me, and
That You would keep me from evil,
That I may not cause pain.
1 Chronicles 4:10
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Bruce Wilkinson authored a book titled The Prayer of Jabez: Breaking Through to the Blessed Life.
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I’ll be honest, Bruce Wilkinson’s book has its critics; for opposing opinions, search the Internet. I asked my Heavenly Father what to write for January 1st and heard “Prayer of Jabez.”
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Please take fifteen minutes and view an inspirational message by Jentzen Franklin re: The Prayer of Jabez.
I suspect my age is a contributing factor. I have diagnosed my problem as arthritis BUT I don’t think I need to be bothered with these aches and pains!! I succumbed to TV advertisements and purchased Aleve BUT I don’t want to take a drug!! Prior to Aleve, I was (am) using Icy Hot pain relieving gel. I’ve noticed (haven’t you?) that certain foods aggravate our discomfort. For decades, I have tried to avoid pastries (but occasionally indulge). ~~ I’ve written this blog to explain why I am doing more cooking “from scratch.” I’ve also added “smoothies” to my diet (prepared in my Vita-Mix). “Smoothies” with kale, collard greens, etc.–not sugary drinks!! Food preparation is much easier in my apartment!! I was limited… in my tiny travel trailer (no counter space, midget refrigerator, no freezer). Consequently, I’ve packed on unwanted weight and acquired joint pain. ~~ I’m trying to spend more time doing exercise. I have my decades-old Rebounder in front of the TV.
Cornbread, black-eye peas and collard greens.
For lunch, I’m having steamed collards with black-eye peas and cornbread. But I found this recipe and will prepare it in a day or two.
TROPICAL BLACK BEANS & COLLARDS
“They”say 15 minutes prep time and 20 minutes cook time. Only if you follow “their” recipe. I’ll use black beans soaked overnight.
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 celery ribs, diced
1-1/2 cups carrots, sliced or shredded
2 15-oz cans low salt black beans (I’ll use packaged… & soaked)
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1-1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound Natures Greens Collards Greens (or loose leaves from produce section of your market)
In large stockpot on medium-high heat add olive oil, onion and garlic. Saute for 3-5 minutes. Add celery and carrots and saute for 3-5 minutes. Add black beans, chili powder, allspice, smoked paprika, pepper and salt. Stir to combine. Add collard greens and stir to combine. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Stir often. Lower heat if beans start sticking to bottom of pot. Serve hot. Six to eight servings. ~~ (Lorraine comment: I may have to shop for Allspice & Paprika–or leave out?!)
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Postscript, 2:30 PM, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012: I soaked a one pound bag of black beans overnight and then prepared a “double” batch of the above recipe. Yesterday, I bought chili powder, and paprika, but no allspice. I used about five ribs of celery and unknown number of carrots. I used fresh organic collards, thoroughly washed. I chopped up all the collards stems and added them to the entire mixture and cooked for (maybe) two hours. When I was ready to eat… I put chopped collard leaves on top of the mixture and let them steam for about ten minutes. ~~ This Black Bean soup is very good (IMHO) and I have several containers for later meals. When I reheat… I will add collards at the top to steam. We don’t want them mixed into the soup so they become overcooked and soggy!!
Three Quarters & Counting 