I'm in a LOW SALT (Sodium and Potassium) Diet -- and it's NOT So Bad

Recently, I have started a diet which is low in sodium and potassium.  These ions play a very important role in the metabolism of the body and too much of these is bad.  It is tough to be in this kind of diet, since almost all foods contain sodium and potassium.  The fact that all fruits and veggies have potassium, and that they just differ in their amounts, should be taken into great consideration. 
People with normal taste, rely on table salt (and salt substitutes which are potassium-based), to season their dishes.  Hence, people who are required to follow a diet which limits these minerals should really be creative in preparing their own meal.
It was very disappointing at first, but you know what?  For a person who LOVES to eat, I now believe that taste is acquired.  I said this because as we go on a journey of low salt diet, I now appreciate meals with very little salt but still well-seasoned -- with herbs and spices.
I can now distinguish taste, from regular saltiness to very salty...and believe me, regular burgers from fast foods are VERY salty.  I used to think it's just that--regular taste...but no, not really.
People who are watching the salt in their diet should have a habit of reading the labels.  No more powdered seasoning with salt added, no more salt-substitutes, no more slathering of ketchup on your hotdogs and burgers like there's no tomorrow--moreover, no more hotdogs and burgers...:-(
I am now avoiding processed meats and canned products because they have too much salt (both sodium and potassium) and preservatives.  Sometimes, I think it's not fun anymore, especially when I check my Facebook page and see the posts of my friends of their super yummy and mouth watering food!
But I know I should not sulk (too much), because low salt meals aren't that bad at all.  The food can be very low in salt and still taste great! I have been in the quest for preparing these easy, tasty, and healthy meals...so if you're in the same type of diet as mine, watch out for my recipes in the near future.
 And remember, you are not alone. Let's encourage one another!

Crazy Shoe Sale!

Remembering the PHILIPPINE EDSA Revolution in 1986

Thank You My EC Friends! Now, for the UPDATES...

I'm back! And I'm so thankful for other bloggers and friends who are patiently dropping in on my site. I will be dropping on your sites today, too:-)

I've been in a hiatus for quite sometime now, as you, my EC friends would notice.  I've been pretty sick since the start of the year.  If you know me, I hate to go to hospitals and clinics; and being seen by doctors, and other medicine-related people...but now, it seems they are my new BFFs...joke!

Have you ever imagined being here-- in my situation or other sick people's situation? I've never thought that 2012 will start with this roller coaster ride because of health-related issues. But yeah, I am in here now, and I can do nothing about it, but PRAY.

I've cried a LOT since this happened.  But I thought, how can crying help me and my family?  It's good to cry, but I realized, my son and husband are affected whenever I show my weakness.  They are being strong for me, and to be fair, I should also be strong for them. 

I have a wonderful, very supportive and loving husband.  A husband who prioritizes his family.  I am so grateful to God for him. Everyday, I am thankful that I am still alive and having the strength to live and love...

God is working on me and my family.  He is strengthening our faith and love through this trial. I am trusting in Him and His promises.  Jesus said in John 14:12-15

¹² Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. ¹³ And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. ¹⁴ You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.

Afterall, HE WHO PROMISED IS FAITHFUL!

Being Thankful

Although it's freezing outside, the sun is shining brightly.
We all had a good night sleep.  Waking up with hope, faith, and positive outlook in life.
Isn't it a glorious morning for you, too?

Even though there are a lot of challenges,
Some really big that you don't know how to go through it,
Some small, but you still treat them as big (oh, please!),

The good news is, we have hope.
God loves us so much.
He said, "Cast your burdens upon ME
All you who are heavily laden, and I will give you rest".

What else should I worry about?
The powerful God told me to give it all to Him.
I should not doubt, only believe.

In all these seemingly hard to fathom moments,
I know, God is with me.
You should believe it, too!
He is our loving God.
Hey, He even gave His Son for us.

For that, I am forever grateful.

Beach Trip

Guest post written by Jeramy Sparks
What could be better than a vacation at the beach? Hmmm, how about a vacation at the beach when it is not RAINING the whole week! We have this amazing view of the ocean and the super-fun looking pool from our room, but so far all we’ve been able to do is look at it. The kids are begging to go down and swim, but what can we do? It’s is literally raining every day. Thank goodness the room has a good miami direct tv system set up so we have lots of TV show options. That is pretty much all we’ve been doing: tv, board games, cooking, eating, sleeping, and so on. We have 2 more days here, and I am seriously praying for some sunny weather! We’ve spent so much on this trip, and the kids aren’t even getting to play in the ocean. This is such a disappointment. It kinda reminds you how no matter how hard we try, there are just some things we can’t control, and the weather is one of them.