No Oil

I just watched a video by Dr. Esselstyn, author of The China Study.

We have been Vegan, mostly, for 3 months and Proudly Counting.  His son also has The Engine 2 Diet, he started for a fellow Firefighter.

This is a challenging lifestyle change in a world of misinformation, temptation and out right cynicism,  Unfortunately, people, unknowingly are so hostile to my decision. As if I am better than they are for succeeding at this.  I am not better or worse than anyone.  I am making this choice for me, my family and our joint effort for better health.  We don't expect changes from others. We hope to inspire, not condemn your choices.

Recently, someone said to me, "I don't know why you're killing yourself over finding substitutes.  If you want cheese, just eat it, there's nothing wrong with a little cheese."
Casein, is addictive and works in the body like a drug.  You crave it and your body knows what it wants.
I choose to skip the casein and get creative in the kitchen making meals I am excited about and know that they are "Oh So Healthy".  You can do what you want.

I am going to post my newest creation...it is lengthy and complex, but so worth it.  I made a mock "Alfredo" sauce for pasta.  It is more of a mild tomato cream sauce, but it tasted great without the Tomato aspect added.  I just missed my vodka sauce that I was buying.

All of this was a side note, now the real issue.
Dr. Esselstyn says "No Oil."  So here we... I will finish my last batch of olive oil and Vegan butter and be done with it.  I will continue to use nut butter, in severe moderation.  The kids love peanut butter toast and I am a fan, too.  I will reduce but not eliminate it entirely.
Also, I am reading The Kind Diet and plan to reduce and eliminate, White Sugar.  We already eat brown rice, flour and pasta.

So no oil, no white sugar.

Recipe in next post.