It’s obvious that fat - from oil, nuts or whatever - is my stumbling block. That makes sense considering that most of my childhood comfort foods were full of butter and cream. It was a family tradition, sadly. All those creamy, fatty vegan foods fill the gap nicely. Except they’re not helping me to get healthier, even the whole food ones.
Sometimes trying to remember what NOT to eat gets confusing and overwhelming, especially under stress. I think I would have more success with fewer options. A short list of compliant foods that are enjoyable for me, and nothing else, even if it’s MWL compliant. Not quite a Mary’s Mini, but closer to that than MWL typically is. That seems like it would be easier for me than playing dietary whack-a-mole with problem foods like I’m doing now.
Foods to include for now:
Potatoes and sweet potatoes
Oats, corn and rice
Beans, lentils and peas
Winter and summer squashes
Carrots, beets and turnip/swede
I know there are many things missing here, but that really is the idea. I don’t think anything necessary for health has been omitted. Everything listed I like just steamed, boiled or roasted, all by itself. None of them are trigger foods for non-compliance or stuffing. I may include quinoa and apples, as well.
Onward!
