What is the truth?

My goals in meal planning and preparation are to provide healthy, delicious meals.  (It would be great if they weren't too expensive or labor intensive either, but those desires are secondary.)  The problem is defining "healthy."  It seems that what constitutes a "healthy" meal depends largely on who you talk to, the latest studies, as well as recent popular trends.

Who are you supposed to believe?  What is the truth?

I have decided that the best solution for my family is to follow as best we can the guidance we have received from Heavenly Father through modern revelation.  This is contained in the Word of Wisdom, (see tab above.)  Some parts are very clear and not difficult for my family to follow.  Other sections are more confusing, and I struggle to apply them as well as I think I should.

To summarize its contents (in terms of my own personal interpretation and understanding):

1)  No Tea, Coffee, Tobacco, or Liquor
2)  Plenty of Vegetables
3)  Plenty of Grains
4)  Plenty of Fruit
5)  Eat Meat sparingly

That is what it says explicitly.  In addition, I believe some other wise principles are:

6)  Eat a VARIETY of fruits, veggies, and grains
7)  Use MODERATION in your food consumption
8)  Avoid anything ADDICTING
9)  Get enough SLEEP (early to bed, early to rise)
10)  Drink enough WATER
11)  EXERCISE daily

I am doing my best to follow these guidelines and I hope to get better over the coming months and years.  I am hoping that this blog will help keep me accountable and on track.  I intend to share my little tips on how to gradually adjust into a healthier diet and lifestyle, especially if you are a busy stay-at-home mom like me.  I also hope to include my favorite healthy recipes as I come across them.  :)