Reply #10: I really do wish you would eat better.

[hippywife]

I really worry about your cancer. A friend of ours in the local peace movement here was diagnosed over a couple of years ago with leukemia and multiple melanoma (I think. I know there were two types of cancers.) Anyway he was 73, already a vegetarian, never been on any meds for anything in his life, no history in his family, and his wife is a nurse. She started feeding him nothing but home grown, organic vegetables. Completely tore up their back yard and put in the most beautiful, lush garden I've ever seen, in town anyway! LOL The good news is that he underwent a few treatments, is in remission and doing well. He never had even a bad day during the treatments. She kept his nutrition in the forefront at all times.

I think, no I'm convinced, that most people don't care for vegetables because they have never had them properly prepared and to some degree historical biases. Roasted turnips and rutabagas and beets are so awesome! Who knew! Broccoli and asparagus steamed but still with a slightly crisp bite with some fresh lemon wedges squeezed over them--absolutely delectable! Fresh Brussels sprouts. Beautiful salads with mixes of fruits, nuts, cheeses, and greens and freshly made dressings! Heaven! Lovely squashes! There's so much delicious variety.

I never thought I'd feel this way about veggies. I'm a major meat eater from way back! Used to think nothing of sitting down to the biggest, rarest steak they could fit on a plate. But not anymore. I've grown to even crave the vegetarian dishes I started fixing somewhat begrudgingly for my husband when he stopped eating meat. Now we eat very little meat and it ain't from the grocery store. It's spendy but it's worth every single cent to have the cleanest, safest, tastiest local meat.

I hope you'll give your body what it needs to boost the healing that needs to take place. You're such a sweet lady and you've been on my mind so often since the day you first announced your diagnosis. I want so much to see you really kick this if at all possible. :hug:

I wish I could cook for you! LOL