Scrutiny. Nobody enjoys it.
My daughter’s rheumatologist referred her to a nutritionist, and the appointment is this week. I’m a bit paranoid about having someone critique the way we eat. While it might be nice to serve perfectly balanced meals, I view that more as an ideal than a mandate. Sometimes we get busy and are just happy to grab food that doesn’t make anyone sick.
Nonetheless, we were told to bring in a list of the foods we eat for a few days prior to the appointment, so I’ve been trying to keep track (and even plan ahead).
Sunday
Morning: Baked ham, gluten-free pancakes with peach sauce, fried egg, juice
Noon: Leftovers*
Evening: Baked potatoes with topping of choice, Peach cobbler
Monday
Morning: Scrambled eggs, ham, apple juice
Noon: Tuna sandwiches on home-baked bread, Mandarin orange
Evening: Salmon with rice, Baked pumpkin, Lemon pudding
Tuesday
Morning: Cherry rice pudding, juice
Noon: Teriyaki ribs, carrot sticks
Evening: Beef-n-Beans, carrot sticks, grapefruit
Wednesday
Morning: Waffles with cranberry sauce, juice
Noon: leftover salmon, rice, fruit salad
Evening: Meatloaf, applesauce, spinach salad
Thursday
Morning: Baked Oatmeal, juice
Noon: Cider-Beef Stew
Evening: Orange chicken, rice, spinach
Friday
Morning: French toast with peach sauce, juice
Noon: Sandwiches, bananas
Evening: Roast, green beans, plum pie
Saturday
Morning: Hotcakes, bacon, juice
Noon: Broccoli-Apple soup (my favorite), sandwiches
Evening: steak, potatoes, salad
Thanks for reading. Hope you’re having a great week!
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*On Sunday afternoons, I remove all leftovers from the refrigerator and set them out on the counter for everyone to fix their own plate from the available options. This gives me a break from the cooking, and also prevents green fuzz from growing in my kitchen.
I think you have very little to fear from a nutritionist’s scrutiny, Socks. Those are all very well balanced meals, particularly
compared with the majority of meals many Americans eat and feed their kids. Relax!
I hope the docs diagnose your daughter’s illness soon, too. How frustrating it is to wait and wait! Thinking of you, sending hugs.
Sounds wonderful! Are we all invited over? Seriously, I know that you take a holistic approach to health and getting a nutritionist involved is no doubt a good thing. I agree with Wren — she’ll probably make you the shining example — not the whipping boy. We should all eat so well.