Healthy Eating Update

In July 2018 I was diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and instead of going on prescription medications I did some research and changed my diet with foods to avoid plus foods that would regain a healthy liver. This is a blog I wrote when I was first diagnosed where I have listed of foods to avoid and healthy foods to eat. http://themarthareview.com/fatty-liver-disease/

Within a few months of healthy eating my stomach pain and bloating was almost non-existing. I attributed some of the pain and food taking so long to get into my stomach from a faulty valve that wasn’t opening and closing properly. http://themarthareview.com/1-1-2-years-later/ In only 18 months I felt so much healthier. Instead of having brownies or cake for breakfast I switched to lots of fruit and added granola, yogurt and oatmeal to my breakfast menu. These pictures are just a few of my creations.

But as the saying goes all good things must come to an end. I sorta slipped off the band wagon since Lia has been doing so much baking, sugar is one thing that I was able to take out of my diet and I didn’t even miss it. But look at the sugar now! I need to get back to were I was before on my sugar intake. I did find Monkfruit is a natural sweetener and tasted just like sugar and almost too sweet. I cut down the amount when using this in place of sugar.

My stomach valve needs a tune-up and I have to get back on track with my healthy eating. Guess it’s time to look for sugar-free desserts for Lia to make! Yes this is a yummy organic almond joy candy bar but it’s healthy! Here is my recipe for them . http://themarthareview.com/organic-almond-joy-bars/

So for my healthy eating update, my goal is to get back and stay on track, start preparing more healthy foods and eat more fruits and vegetables. I’m always looking for a challenge so this will be my next challenge, get back to my healthy eating plan where I was when I posted my 18 month update in January 2020. Stay tuned for my January 2021 update!

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Martha DeMeo

I started my blog on Christmas Day 2014 mainly to review products I received. Since then it has evolved into many other categories of lifestyles, family, money saving ideas, low cost, delicious and healthy meals plus other surprise posts. My granddaughter has her own category, Alex's Articles and the latest addition to my blog is my great granddaughter now has her category, Lia's Likings The Baby Blogger! Lia started blogger at 8 months old and she now has a Friday Story Time blog you won't want to miss! I welcome you to join the conversation, ask a question, give a suggestion or leave a comment on any blog post. I hope you enjoy Lia's Likings, she has some great posts that will make you smile!

20 Discussion to this post

  1. Pam Langord says:

    Your food and plating look amazing! I gotta try the organic almond joy bars one of these days, thanks for sharing the recipe 🙂

  2. Alice Gerard says:

    Hi Martha, I think that I’m going to do that challenge with you. Healthy eating and sugar free baking sound like great ideas. I haven’t found recipes that are totally sugar free yet, but I have found some that are free of added sugars. I’m looking forward to it! A challenge is always more fun when it is shared!

    • Martha says:

      That’s great Alice! I do like having someone that I can share ideas and help keep me on track! I’ll be working on some delicious but healthy recipes that Lia can try for us! Some sugar is okay but it’s the added sugar that puts things way over the top. We’ll do this together and beat it!

  3. Lia’s treats are too tempting, huh? LOL I think she will do well with the adjustments — she is already good in the kitchen! Good luck with the dietary adjustments!

    • Martha says:

      LOL Lia and I will have to look for some healthy alternatives to her chocolate cake and donuts Dominique! I’m looking forward to getting back on my healthy eating track!

  4. I trust you will get back to your diet without a problem. The photos you posted are gorgeous! Made me hungry. 🙂

  5. We all stray sometimes. The trick is to keep the stray under control.

  6. Dr.Amrita says:

    Sugar does take its toll.I think Martha,you willie back on track soon

  7. I know this struggle well, Martha! Especially with children and yummy food around. Good for you, Martha, for getting right back to it!

    • Martha says:

      Yes, I’ll blame Lia LOL! I started last night with salmon and brown rice, delicious. I’m looking forward to my new challenge and Alice is joining in with me virtually!

  8. chef William says:

    I will be watching you. I know you will be successful. One thing to remember, the sweet taste of Monk fruit is great for making desserts but your body really only knows it is getting sweets and can’t really tell the difference between Artifical sugars and actual cane sugar. That could lead to cravings so limit the number of desserts you have on hand to avoid eating a second desert thinking it is healthier than one made of sugar. They all get treated the same once they are in our body. I think the best desserts are the ftuit with yougurt or fruit with cottage cheese because I fight the same fight of teating and “extra” goodie when they are near by.

    • Martha says:

      Thanks for watching over me Chef William! I too will be checking out your recipes for some more healthy options. I did notice that Monk Fruit is actually sweeter than sugar, almost too sweet for me! I’ll be bring on lots of fruits and vegetables again and yes I love yogurt and cottage cheese! I’m going to win this challenge!

  9. Debra says:

    Martha, I am right there with you. I to have stomach issues. I am trying to weed out the bad foods, one day at a time. If I fall off the wagon, the next day, I am back on the wagon trying harder.

    • Martha says:

      You sound like me Debra, keep trying harder when we fall off the wagon. I’m excited to get back on track with my healthy eating because it is not only healthy but I feel so much better.

  10. Amanda Gene says:

    Keep going. I’m so proud of you.

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