The Maker's Diet

My book, The Maker's Diet, arrived in the mail a couple of days ago. I mentioned before that I was ordering it and that I would share bits and  pieces about the book as I read it. (TMD in the "title" of my posts will remind you that it is about this book)

The author, Jordan S. Rubin wrote the book to share his personal journey from sickness to health. Long story short, he was active and healthy up until college. Then his life changed. He was severely sick all of the time. At a height of 6'1", he went from 180 lbs to 145 lbs and then at his lowest point, 104 lbs. He was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. He tried all types of diets, medications, treatments, and visited multiple doctors but  nothing worked.  Family and friends thought he was not going to die. Last resort,  his dad had found this black powder that had a special type of probiotic or friendly bacteria in it..."vital, friendly microorganisms that have been largely wiped out by the pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and synthetic fertilizers used on America's farm lands, by pasteurization, and by modern man's disdain for all microorganisms." Besides adding the black powder to his diet, he began to eat a "biblical" diet consisting of naturally fermented milk, organically raised, free-range, or grass-fed meats, ocean caught fish, natural sprouted grains, and organic fruits and vegetables. After 40 days on this new diet, he gained 29 lbs and then gained more than 50 lbs after 3 months.

"His mission is to help people who are sick regain their health and to help the healthy flourish even more."

I don't have Crohn's disease even though at one point I thought I did, but I do have a digestive problem that needs to be fixed. In this book it says "that according to some literature, an incredible 85 percent of Americans have suffered from some kind of digestive problem." Going gluten free has already made a difference in my life, what else can I do to make it even better? Reading this book might give me the answers. He said in the book, "The best way to cure a disease is to never get it."

Meals:
Breakfast - green drink and raisin toast
Lunch - left over meatloaf and mashed sweet potatoes
Dinner - left over chinese food

I need to get back to trying new recipes!