What am I doing here??

My daughter (7) has been struggling with digestive issues for nearly a year. We've had countless tests done trying to find the cause and a solution, and so far, nothing.

Last month, we went to a new doctor, and he suggested a complete overhaul of her diet. I knew the changes wouldn't stick during the month of December, so we are starting the New Year with the WHOLE family eating this way. It won't work to have her eat something different from the rest of us, and it's healthier for all of us.

Here's the plan:

• NO Sugar

• NO Processed foods

• NO Dairy

• Very little animal products

• Only 2-3 times per week, and one of those should be fish, if possible

• LOTS of fruits and veggies, especially leafy greens

• LOTS of nuts

• LOTS of beans (the goal is at least 1 serving per day)

• LOTS of whole grains

I am NOT calling this a Resolution because those never work. This is a lifestyle change that just happens to be happening at the beginning of the year.

This isn't an easy change for any of us - but especially the kids (including the biggest - the hubby). But, I know it will be for the best! 

I have always loved experimenting in the kitchen, and this new diet gives me lots of reason to try new things. I'm going to be posting the different recipes that we try. This is mostly for me to keep track of what we liked and what we didn't, and then remember the changes that I made to the original recipes. And, I thought that it might help someone else.