What's for supper,Granpa?

                       With today's fast paced world and fast food restaurants springing up everywhere,there is a growing concern for healthy food.Iwas raised on wholesome food,with veges out of the garden and limited red meat.

                          When I was little,eating out was a rarity.There werent many restaurants and certainly no fast food places.There was maybe two chain grocery stores in town.Small individual mom and pop corner stores offered the milk and bread.And I dont mean dairy marts,either. There certainly werent snacks for grabbing at the check out.

                           As I grew older,I went the way of everybody,chipping out and making sure pop was in the fridge.As my waistline grew,my bloodpressure went up as well.I had to find a way of eating that controlled the bloodpressure,kept the weight down and the cholesterol.First I eliminated salt,then calories. It has been a struggle and I would be the first one to say that I slip once in awhile.I am 56 and still dont take meds for bloodpressure or cholesterol.A great deal does depend on heredity.Some people will have to have meds to intervene.

                      What I have found is that most food on the shelf at the store is processed;therefore having salt to preserve it.Even if you choose lite or reduced sodium,that necessarily isnt so.My motto:if its processed,its not good for you.I try to target fresh,then frozen,as far as veges are concerned.Plenty of fresh fruit.Meats:limit red and go for chicken, fish or pork.Limit bread,white rice,whole wheat.I have found a brand of frozen french fries I slide in the oven;almost no salt and fewer calories.

                     With a little preplanning and freezing ahead,even if you are on the go,you can change your lifestyle of eating.

                      This evening I am fixing fried potatoes with green peppers and onions.Since hubby raises organic angus beef,we are splurging and having a delmonico steak.

                     What are you fixing for supper?