Yesterday, I had my glucose test and blood work done to see if there were any problems that could be controlled and fixed at this stage of pregnancy. The hardest part of this test is drinking that disgusting sugar drink that tastes like flat orange soda in 5 minutes or less, and then not using the facilities for an hour before or during the test.
I am thinking that if women had been more liberated at the writing of the Geneva Convention, when rules for the treatment of prisoners during wartime were outlined, there would have been a section demonizing this practice, along with Chinese water torture. But I survived. I came in with a blood sugar level of 125, when the norms are between 90 and 140.
However, the blood test also showed something that my sister and I have known for quite some time: borderline anemia, that can slowly creep up and be full blown for a while. Being pregnant, and seeing the test, my doctor was concerned and told me I need to take iron supplements. Then she leaned in a little, looked very concerned, and placed her hand on my arm. "I...I hate to ask this, but..are you okay with eating...red meat?"
I have to say that I was a little shocked by this, as it was the way I would expect her to ask if I knew I was carrying alien twins that would someday take over the world. She was really doing her best not to offend me when asking if I eat read meat. It took me a minute to reply that I was fine with it, and even tried to eat it with green leafies and sources of vitamin C to make the most of my iron intake. It's not the main part of my diet, but yes, I do eat red meat.
This got me to thinking how dieting is like asking people about religion and politics. It has now become a very slippery subject to discuss, especially if my doctor who has no problem asking all sorts of very intimate and potentially embarrassing questions, feels she has to hedge around to ask me about what I eat.
Most people I know are either on or have tried a diet of some sort during their life time. So why are we so afraid to talk about it? What's the big deal about following a diet that is so taboo? Or is it restricted to the type of diet?
I know some one who is a firm believer in the Atkins diet. He is diabetic and has been able to lose weight and lower his insulin intake. But, if you think about it, it doesn't technically agree with the Word of Wisdom. That talks about grain being the staff of life, which most Atkins followers don't eat at all in the first stage, and sparingly in the 2nd and 3rd because of the carbs. Is this why so many people are tight lipped about it when they hear it mentioned? Or do they just automatically get the image of some one eating huge, greasy fat pieces of meat, and nothing else?
What do you think? Is there really a trend to not discuss our eating habits in the fear of offending another? Do we look for excuses as to why we follow a certain diet, scared that others might be judging what we put in our mouths? Besides the occasional foot?
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I think that's hilarious! It reminds me of the time we went to Outback, I ordered the steak and Rob ordered the chicken. Guess who they gave the chicken to, ME. I do know people who are vegetarians and think it's inhumane to eat animals, and I know others who think there's nothing better than climbing up the hillside in freezing temps to kill your own. Last story. (cuz I have to leave stories) Jordan decided a few years ago she was going to be a vegan. We went through the whole thing of reading about it, buying veggie burgers and hot dogs, as well as specialty dairy etc. We went to dinner at my mom's a few weeks into this and had roast. Jordan was chowing down and we told her it was meat. Her reasoning: Cow's are vegetarians so it's okay to eat. She's no longer a vegan. So glad you are healthy and doing well! Eat up your red meats and green leafys. They are all vegan foods by Jordan's standards!
Food is good. What I have learned this that all things in moderation. I think people in gerneral have gained more weight since diets became popular. No one wants to talk about being on a diet unless they are sucessful. then they feel like shouting to the world. I think you are so funny. Were they shocked that you liked red meat?
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