Two weeks ago I cooked baked ziti for my family.  This week it’s authentic baked mac & cheese.

While they enjoy the dish and look forward to traditional meals, I feel like a heel for feeding it to them.

Some of the meal are loaded with the unhealthy fats.  Whenever possible, I substitute with “low fat” this, “low sodium” that, Non -GMO Verified, ingredients and more. So although, I do what I can to prepare healthy meals, mom and hubby are grown folks and I have no right to make them adapt to my eating styles. I can only encourage and educate them and hope they make healthier choices.

I had a moment while running through the aisle of Shoprite.  Lol!!  I like using the new smaller carts with two baskets; one on top and one on the bottom.  I was filling my cart with one gallon water jugs and got a glimpse of the contrast of the basket contents.

There was no more low fat cheese; cheese was on sale.  They like the mac & cheese better with the whole milk. I can’t find whole wheat pasta in elbows. And the corn muffins, well, their delicious!  Lol!

Water. Chicken breast (I wish it were organic).  Flaxseed. Brown rice. Black Rice (new to me).  I don’t know what this black rice is going to taste like, but I’m always up for trying new foods.

They will be grubbin on a scrupulous (Yes, I tasted it…OMG! It’s delicious) pan of mac & cheese, while I experiment with great anticipation, a plate of hot fluffy black rice.  🙂

I could very easily eat the mac and cheese with dinner, but I won’t.  Why?

1. Goals!  In 2015 I will compete again, so I’m on a mission.

2. My body no longer appreciates the cheese, milk, and the pasta, so I’d rather not suffer through the consequences. Feeling bloated, gassy, and down right uncomfortable.
3. I understand the health benefits of avoiding certain foods and eating clean, so all is good. 🙂

Best believe the next meal I cook for my fam is going to be healthier!  Lol!!  To help me (mentally) and them (health wise), I try to rotate and vary meals.

I have to go check on the black rice and finish cooking vegetables (broccoli and kale) for dinner.

Enjoy the day; make it a good one! 🙂