Expert: Susan Lee Ottevanger, Wellness Coach - 9/16/2009

Question
Dear Ms. Ottevanger,

I freely admit that my current diet is somewhat limited to a great deal of chicken and mashed potatoes, with a wayward veggie thrown in every once in a while.

I have decided that I will begin to try at least one new, healthy food per month to try and get my health back to where I want it to be, and also to be able to afford to try it.  

My first success, that's actually encouraged me to expand my food-adventure, was spinach.  I had a Subway turkey and ham foot long, had them put spinach on it with the lettuce, pickles and mustard, and really liked it.  I've decided my next adventure will be tofu.  So, what recommendations can you give as to preparation, "firmness" and companion foods I should eat with it?

Any additional advice you can give would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Tracy

Answer
Hi Tracy,

Good for you! A little information, a little courage, food can be fun.

My tofu experience is Tofutti, a soy cream cheese spread that I have been smearing on a whole grain bagel every morning for years. I think it tastes better than a dairy product, and I have a thing against many dairy products, and a thing against mixing carbs and protein in the same meal.

Please visit my site, www.premiumfuel.com for more info on eating real food instead of flavored packing material and the most effective tool to reduce health costs is a fork.

Be Well, Susan O