Learning about food: Learning about myself

Learning about food: Learning about myself

There was a time in my life when I didn't really think about food.  I did not usually eat breakfast (only coffee) and some days I didn't eat dinner either.  Food just wasn't that important to me. And I never could understand why I did not have as much energy as my friends that played sports, or why I was never excited to go do active things.  I remember one particular day when my friends and I tried running in the morning and my blood sugar became so low that I got sick and blacked out!

During college I started exercising a little through required P.E. courses and intramural sports.  I tried running and even used the gym at my university.  Along with education about physical exercise, I took some nutrition courses in college.  I started really caring about what I was eating, knowing that it was directly correlated with how I felt. 

This is where "Foodie Studie" came from.  I enjoy learning about how food can empower my body and defend against sickness.  It has also been an important part of my journey to learn how the consumption of food is tied directly to the preservation of this planet.  This blog is a way for me to reach out and meet others with those same interests and concerns.
Although I am not a university student anymore, I am still learning about life- how to maintain balance in it, and how to enjoy it fully with the things and people I love most.

So, in the spirit of continuing education, I will share a recipe for sweet potato hash that came about this morning in my kitchen, mostly by accident.

Sweet Potato Hash

2 grated sweet potatoes
1/4 cup diced onions
3/4-1 cup kale, finely chopped
2 tbsp coconut flour
2-3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
3 eggs
1 cup soy milk
garlic, salt, pepper, cumin to taste

1. Combine the potatoes, onions, kale, coconut flour, and spices

2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, 3 eggs, and milk.

3. Combine the dry and wet ingredients, mix well.

4. Heat a large frying pan on medium.

5. Fry with coconut or other oil to prevent sticking- cook until browned and fluffy.

Enjoy!