Daily Food Diary – Day 124 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in Uncategorized

It is Day 124 of my Daily Food Diary and it is  Day 4 of tracking the saturated fats that I consume on a daily basis. 

Consuming saturated fats is never a good thing, but being active and working out on a regular basis does mitigate the damage that they do to our body.

I do aerobics six mornings a week and I have been walking with husband Dan and our dog Molly, as much as is possible and practical.

Walking may not happen today.   It is cool and raining.  That would not necessarily stop me.  I could probably convince Dan to join me.  Molly would be more of an issue.  She loves walking.  She loves cold, snow, and ice. She draws the line at rain.

No…

So… Today I am going to focus on baking some heart healthy muffins, making a pot of beef barley soup for supper tonight, and preparing a pot of brown beans for supper tomorrow night.

It is going to take some work to reduce the saturated fats in our diet – but it can and will be done.  My biggest hurdle is breakfast – without yeast in my diet, breakfast is difficult.  Cutting down on sugar and salt, moreso.  Cutting  saturated fats, doesn’t leave me a lot to work with.  🙄 

Daily Food Diary – Day 124

Breakfast:

(1) c Coffee (2)

(1) cashew granola bar (pre early morning walk snack) (160) (2.5 grams)

(2) original Eggo waffles (180) (1.5 grams)

(2) tsp butter (69) (4.7)

(1) tbsp maple syrup(55)

(3) PC bacon (130) (3.3 grams)

Snacks:

(1) c tea

(48) oz water

(1 1/2) oz Spicy Dill peanuts (255) (2.6 grams)

(1 1/2)  oz corn nuts (185) (1.1 grams)

Supper:

Chef salad:

(3) oz Low Salt ham (99) (1.4 grams)

(2) hard boiled eggs (155) (3.3 grams)

(1/4) c shredded cheese (114) (6.6 grams)

(1/2) tomato (11)

(5) slices cucumber (4)

(1) c Romaine lettuce (6)

(1/8) c green onion (5)

(1/4) c cauliflower (7)

(1) tbsp sunflower seeds (50) (.6)

(3) tbsp dried fried onions (50) (1.7 grams)

(2) tbsp Vidalia Onion Dressing (100) (1 gram)

Total net calories: 1558

Net calorie goal: 1247 – 1558 = 311 over

Total saturated fats:  30.6 grams

Saturated fats goal:  <13.75 grams

That’s it for today.  Take care and have a great day! 🌞💞

Daily Food Diary – Day 123 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

I am at Day 123 on my Daily Food Diary. 🤗

May is shaping up to be a beautiful month here in Saskatchewan.  It is getting warm enough that Dan and I decided we had better take Molly  for her walk  before breakfast this morning.

Return home!

A few weeks ago, I started using the Lose It! app to track my calories and nutrients that I focus on month to month. (This month it is saturated fats).

At the end of each diary entry, I note Net Calorie Total, net calorie goal, and how many calories I am over and under by.  My net calories are my total calories consumed less calories used.  Lose It! totals my calories consumed and used and calculates the difference.

I have found that for most calories consumed, the Lose It! app is fairly accurate compared to nutritional labels printed on packages.

For calories used, I generally note my morning aerobics (110 cal.)and our walks with Molly (+/- 100 cal. for 35 to 45 minutes).  

Yesterday, I included the hour and a half that I spent pressure washing our patios. (325 calories)

* Walking with Molly for an hour and a half would earn me < 300 calories used.

Yesterday, I swept our patios, pressure washed them, did some general outdoor cleaning and maintenance, came in to have a Caesar and a snack & then helped Dan make supper.  And I was still relatively presentable!

This morning, I walked Molly for half an hour.   Dan shot the photo of us above when  we got back home.   Both of us looked like we were having a medical crisis.  🤦

Something doesn’t add up…

Daily Food Diary – Day 123

Breakfast:

(1) c coffee (2)

(2) potato patties (240) (1 gram)

(2) poached eggs (143) (3.1 grams)

Snacks:

(40) oz water

(1/2) c raspberries (32)

(11) Hint of Lime tortilla chips (275) (1.8 grams)

(3) tbsp salsa (8)

(1) Caesar (168)

Supper:

(1) Lean beef burger (no salt) (243) (6.7 grams)

(1) tbsp horseradish (45)

(12) Lay’s lightly salted chips (67) (.5 gram)

(5) No Name light Salt ripple chips (54) (.2 gram)

(2) tbsp French Onion chip dip (45) (1.5 g)

(1/2) tomato

(5) slices cucumber (4)

Total net calories: 851

Net calorie goal: 1247 – 851 = 396 under 👍

Total saturated fat: 14.8 grams

Saturated fat goal: < 13.75 👎

That’s it for today.  Take care and have a great day! ❤️ 🌞

Daily Food Diary – Day 122 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

It is 122 Days since I began my Daily Food Diary.  This is Day 2 of my focus on tracking  saturated fats.

In March, my focus was on tracking protein in my diet.  I learned that my diet is high in protein.  This did not really surprise me, as I feel like a dishrag if I do not have my protein.

In April, my focus was on tracking sodium and processed sugar.  I learned that any amount of processed sugar has a detrimental effect on my respiratory health and that I consume a lot of sodium.

This month, I am focussing on saturated fats.   Eliminating saturated fats is important for everyone for heart health, so that obviously includes me!

The challenge here is that animal based products, be it meat, eggs, cheese, milk, etc. are high in saturated fats – except for fish which I prefer to avoid .  Plant based, high protein food,  like brown beans,  are low in saturated fats but high in processed sugar. 

This month it will take time, effort and research to maintain the protein in my diet while reducing the saturated fats,  while eliminating the processed sugar, and while cutting back on sodium.  

Once I have a handle on these four areas of concern in my diet (protein, sodium, processed sugar, and saturated fat), I can start working on all of the vitamins and minerals that we tend to receive from our vegetables and fruits. 

I do not expect to ever reach a perfect palatable place in my diet.  It is always going to be about balance.  But I do expect that as long as I keep up my Daily Food Diary, I will keep learning and making positive adjustments, that will serve me well throughout 2025 – and beyond.  ☺️

Daily Food Diary – Day 122

Breakfast:

(1) c coffee (2)

(1) Cashew granola breakfast bar (160) (2.5 grams)

Lunch:

(2) chicken drumsticks (401) (5.8 grams)

(1/2) pkg spicy chicken ramen (190) (3 grams)

Supper:

Nachos:

(6) oz extra lean turkey (221) (2.6 grams)

(1) tbsp taco seasoning (40)

(25) salt free tortilla chips (260) (1 gram)

(5) black olives (18) (.2 grams)

(1) jalapeno (4)

(1/4) c green onions (10)

(1/2) c red pepper (23)

(1/2) c shredded Habanero cheese (240) (12 gram).  (we didn’t have a lower saturated fat option – but I did use half as much cheese as I usually do)

Total net calories: 1354

Net calorie goal: 1247 – 1354 = 107 over 👎

Total saturated fats: 27.1 grams

Saturated fat goal: 13.75 👎

That’s it for today.  Take care and have a great day! ❤️☺️

Daily Food Diary – Day 121 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

It is Day 121 of my 375 Day Food Diary! 🎊

Yesterday was the first day of May.   This month, I am going to focus on the saturated fat in the foods I consume each day.   I will share this info every day on my blog.  I will still be  monitoring my sodium and processed sugar consumption, but I won’t be sharing that on here each day – just to keep the focus on saturated fats.

A few number related notes for today..

  • I now weigh 125 pounds (at 5′ -1″ tall). That is down 35 pounds  from 160 pounds that I was at three years ago.  It is 8 pounds down from the 133 pounds that I weighed when I started my Daily Food Diary on January 1st.
  • In April, it became obvious that there were two things that I was consuming that were detrimental to my respiratory health –  processed sugar and carbonated water.  I have cut back on both A LOT.  I have also been walking further, faster, and more frequently which is beneficial to my respiratory health.    Pre – April, my blood oxygen would run 86 to 95 %.  This past week it has been 92 to 99%      * Fun fact – % blood oxygen refers to the percent of red blood cells that contain oxygen  
  • Since starting my Daily Food Diary, I have stopped the mindless snacking, between meals and dedicated tea time.    Cutting back on processed sugar in April has had a huge effect on my appetite at mealtime.  Last night, I had 2 chicken drumsticks and 1/2 package of ramen noodles for supper.  A couple of months ago, I would have  eaten 3 or 4 drumsticks and a full package of ramen  noodles.
  • Getting back to saturated fats… My goal for each day is to stay under 13.75 grams of saturated fats.  That is 10% of my total goal of 1247 calories which is  124.7.  (2000 cal x 10% = 200 = 22 grams of saturated fat)  Mathing it out, that makes my goal 13.75 grams per day.     

Maintaining, posting, or reading a Daily Food Diary may not seem terribly exciting  or effective,  on a day to day basis.  But… numbers do not lie. My Daily Food Diary is proving that given enough time,  and consistent effort,  it is a powerful tool that is helping me to reach my health and fitness goals. 😊

Breakfast/Lunch

(1) c coffee

(2) Low sodium hotdogs (240) (7 grams)

(1) Tortilla wrap (170) (1.5 grams)

(1/8) c shredded cheddar (57) (3 grams)

(1/4) c red onions (15)

Snacks:

(48) oz water

(1) c Lemon Ginger tea

(1) peach (58)

(3) strawberries (12)

(23) Salt & vinegar chips (270) (1.5 grams)

(6) mini eggs (85) (2.5 grams)

Supper:

(2) chicken drumsticks (152) (4.4 grams)

(1) tsp olive oil (40) (.7)

(15) asparagus spears (49)

(1) tsp butter (34) (2.3 grams)

(1/2) pkg Spicy Chicken Ramen (190) (3 grams)

Total net calories: 1264

Net calorie goal: 1247 – 1264 = 17 over 👎

Total saturated fat:  25.9 grams

Saturated fat goal: 13.75 grams 👎

That’s it for today.  Take care and have a great day! 💗☺️

Daily Food Diary – Day 120 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

It is 120 days since I started my Daily Food Diary.

Looking at the results of my calorie counting and sodium and processed sugar tracking yesterday, it doesn’t look good for my progress in this exercise.   But, results do not always tell the entire story.

Last night, I was planning a supper that would have had me meet my nutritional goals for the day.  But plans change.

At lunchtime yesterday, Granddaughter Prim texted to ask if she and her sister Maddy could come for supper.   We went from a supper for two to a ham and scalloped potato family meal – and I hit the ham hard.

Prim and Maddy

We always enjoy time spent with any of our grandkids.  Last night,  we had three big wins to celebrate as well!

1) Maddy who has been struggling with her math,  got the results of her latest math test since starting to work with a tutor  (a retired math teacher who Genie introduced her to) … 48 out of 50!  Big win for Maddy!!

2) Prim and I started talking about obesity and restaurant food.  It might seem like a  strange subject for a thirteen year old, but she instigated it.   That led to her checking out nutritional information for one of her favourite restaurants and comparing a Veggie Burger and a Deep Fried Chicken Burger.  The clear winner (nutritionally)  – Deep Fried Chicken Burger had lower calories, sodium, and processed sugar.  We both learned something new – which is always a win.  And it was a big win for Prim because she learned that, especially when it comes to food – better choices are not always that obvious.

3) The girls’ sister Genie dropped by for a short visit and to drive the girls home after supper.

Left, Genie last June.  Right, Genie last night.

Genie has struggled with health issues since she was born – partly genetic, partly due to being born prematurely.   The last couple of years have been particularly difficult for her.  Since giving up yeast and starting to feel so much better,  I have been trying to convince Genie to try that as well.  In the past few months, she decided it was worth trying.  The proof is on her face! Her bloating is gone, she is feeling much better, and she is so much happier.  It wasn’t all about the yeast, but it was a big win for Genie – and one that encouraged her to adopt other positive changes.

It is always good to see the grandkids.  It is even better when we see them learning  how much power they possess – to deal with the challenges that life hands them and to earn the wins that life has to offer .  🌹

Daily Food Diary – Day 118

Breakfast:

(1) c coffee (2) (4.7 mg)

(1/4) c milk (31) (28.7 mg) (3.1 grams)

(1) c Raisin Bran Crunch (190) (210 mg) (20 grams)

Snacks:

(44) oz water

(12) oz carbonated water

(1) oz BBQ corn nuts (124) (277 mg)

(1) oz Spicy dill pickles (170) (221 mg)

(1) oz smoked almonds (310) (90 mg)

Supper:

(2/3) c scallop potatoes (15) (620 mg)

(1/2) c corn (62) (10.9 mg)

(1) tsp butter (34) (31.7)

(6) oz old fashion ham (238) (1497 mg)

(1) side salad (90) (115 mg)

Total net calories:  1290

Net calorie goal: 1247 – 1290 = 43 over 👎

Total Processed Sugar: 30.9 grams

Processed sugar goal: < 25 👎

Total Sodium: 3106 mg

Sodium goal: 1500 to 2300 mg 👎

That’s it for today.  Take care and have a great day. 💞😊

Daily Food Diary – Day 119 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

It is 119 Days since I started posting my Daily Food Diary.  That is seventeen weeks or over one third of the year!

Tracking what I consume every day and putting it together on a post takes minimal time or effort.  Making small adjustments to my diet hasn’t been that much of an effort. 

Probably the most time, and the  greatest effort, that has gone into this practice has fallen on my husband Dan, who does our shopping.   He is the one at the source, checking nutrition labels, comparing brands, looking for alternates. 

Most of the changes that we have made have come about to his diligence. 

  • Dan bought the oil cruet to keep by the stove so we have taken to using olive oil for pan frying (instead of butter).
  • He has brought home the new (to us)  Mrs. Dash all natural seasonings that I have been using.
  • He brought home the stevia to replace some of the sugar in our home baking.
  • He has brought home the Lightly Salted Lay’s, unsalted peanuts, unsalted chips for making nachos and has made countless more positive changes to our pantry – because he took the time and effort to do so.

Not EVERY effort has been a win.  Last night  we  had the first Low Sodium Top Dogs that he had bought (at my suggestion).  The 56 gram Harvest Hot Dogs that we generally get have 160 calories and 550 mg of sodium each.  The 38 gram Low Sodium Top Dogs have 120 calories and 260 mg of sodium  – and none of the taste, texture, or the overall goodness of our regular Harvest Hot Dogs.  We are going back to the dogs we enjoy.  For as often as we eat hotdogs, and as much as either of us eats, it would be silly to do otherwise.

Most of the changes we have made have been for the better and the benefits have been well worth the efforts.    A third of the year in – my Daily Food Diary has been worth the time and effort that either of us put into it.  😊

Daily Food Diary – Day 119

Breakfast:

(1) c coffee (2) (4.7 mg)

(2) eggs (160) (140 mg)

(1) tsp olive oil (40)

(1) tsp butter (34) (31.7 mg)

(1/4) c green onions (10)

(1/4) c red pepper (12) (1.5 mg)

(3.25) asparagus spears (11) (.8)

(3) slices deli ham (85) (25.9 mg)

Snacks:

(1) c Licorice tea

(36) oz water

(1) c caramel corn w/peanuts (211) (166.2 mg) (15 grams)

Supper:

(2) Low sodium Top Dogs (240) (520 mg)

(12) Lay’s lightly salted chips (67) (24 mg)

(1) tbsp Philadelphia onion chip dip (23) (75 mg) (1.5 grams)

(2) c raw vegetables (35)

(2) tbsp Dilly Dip (160) (220 mg) (1 gram)

(4) oz potato salad (154) (332 mg) (2.9 grams)

Total net calories: 1044

Net calorie goal: 1247 – 1044 = 203 under 👍

Total Processed sugar:  20.4 grams

Processed sugar goal: < 25 grams 👍

Total Sodium: 1541.8 mg

Sodium goal: 1500 to 2300 mg 👍

That’s it for today.  Take care and have a great day! 💞🌞

Daily Food Diary – Day 118 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

It is Day 118 of my Daily Food Diary. ☺️ This month I have been tracking the calories, processed sugar, and the sodium that I consume every day.

I still have work to do on my processed sugar and sodium consumption. However, I have learned which foods I need to avoid or eliminate from my diet.  And.. I have made a couple of positive changes this month.  I have switched from salted nuts to unsalted peanuts and I have started eating Lightly Salted chips – at least sometimes.

For May,  I will switch things up and track saturated fat.  That should be interesting, since I will still be counting calories and avoiding sodium and processed sugar.  And of course, I always avoid yeast! This is getting to be a juggling act.  It is getting difficult to consume enough calories each day, when I am avoiding everything that contains calories!

Yesterday, was election day in Canada.  I am glad that is finally behind us!

I am super happy with how our trip to our voting station went yesterday.  It was only about one kilometer from here so we decided to take Molly and walk over there. (We took turns going in to vote and staying outside with Molly).   Anyway… We got halfway there and realized we had forgotten 💩bags for Molly.  That is never a safe gamble to take.  I power walked home and back to where Dan and Molly were waiting for me.

The exciting part… That extra kilometer, made in record time, did not bother me  at all! I did not struggle to breathe, and there was no muscle or joint discomfort.  My blood oxygen was 98% last night.   And, even this morning, I am fine.  That is what makes this all worth while!

While I was in the polling station, I ran into someone I actually know – and really like. And… Since our polling station was at a high school we saw a lot of teenagers.  They were all friendly, polite, and happy to see Molly.  A couple of them even came over and visited with me and Molly –  the entire time that Dan was inside.   They were both  charming and they kept Molly totally distracted! (A good thing because she usually gets rather stressed when Dan has to leave us on our own when we are out and about).

Daily Food Diary – Day 118

Breakfast:

(1) c coffee (2) (4.7 mg)

(2) Eggo waffles (180) (300 mg) (4 grams)

(1) tsp butter (34)

(1) tbsp maple syrup (55) (12.5 grams)

(2) slices back bacon (50) (425 mg)

(1) tsp olive oil (40)

Snacks:

(30) oz water

(1) c Matcha green tea

(1) Asian Pear (180)

(4) strawberries (15) (.5 mg)

Supper:

(1) Hamburger – Thick & Juicy. (290) (440 mg)

(1) slice Havarti cheese (70) (160 mg)

(4) oz potato salad (154) (332 mg) (4.9 grams)

(24) Lightly salted Lays chips (134) (48 mg)

(1) tbsp Philadelphia onion chip dip (23) (75 mg)

(1/4) c mushrooms (12) (.8 mg)

(1/4) c onions (15)

Total net calories: 1095

Net calorie goal:  1247 – 1095 = 152 under 👍

Total Processed sugar:   20.4 grams

Processed sugar goal: < 25 grams 👍

Total Sodium: 1817.7 mg

Sodium goal: 1500 – 2300 mg 👍

That’s it for today.  Take care and have a great day! 💗😊

Kept on my kitchen window ledge, this little vase was a gift from granddaughter Genie to my mother (many years ago).  The carnation came from the spray on my Father’s casket (1993).  The rosebuds came from my Mother’s. (2013).

Daily Food Diary – Day 117 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

Today is the 117th day since I began posting my Daily Food Diary. ☺️ Today is also federal election day in Canada. 🙄

For the past month, every politician,  newscaster, and everyone with an opinion on social media have been blasting us on  how this is  the most important Canadian election EVER.   It is imperative that we  make the right decision when we decide how to use our  vote or we will suffer the consequences for lifetimes to come! 

In July, I will be turning seventy.  Over the years I have made countless decisions – some more important than others.  I have made great decisions (in my mind) that have ultimately led to heartbreak and regret.   I have made poor decisions (made out of desperation) that led to the most amazing results in my life.  I have occasionally opted out, avoiding making any decision until someone or something made it for me. (That has never been good).

I made one of my most memorable decisions when I was a mere three years old.  I was in my father’s shop where he had been  working.  He had to turn his back for a moment and he issued a stern warning to stay far away from a red-hot rod that he had been welding.   In my defense, I was THREE and it was a very pretty shade of red.  I couldn’t possibly hurt it by picking it up for just a second.  In retrospect, I may not have thought this one through.  There wasn’t really an upside to that decision – other than I could have learned to take decisions more seriously following that incident.  

One of my most recent and one of the best  decisions that I have made, was when I decided to make my health and wellness my top priority.  The results of that decision have all been far better than I could ever have imagined three years ago.  

I have only one regret when it comes to the decision I made to prioritize my health.   I do  regret that I did not do it sooner.   But, I learned that it is never too late to make a good decision.

The decisions we make  regarding our values, our principles, and our priorities matter!   These decisions,  will have consequences – for better or worse, for lifetimes to come.  

Deciding which name to check off on an election ballot? In my opinion, not so much.   We choose our own fate – not a handful of politicians.

Daily Food Diary – Day 117

Breakfast:

(1) c coffee (2) (4.7 mg)

(4) thin sliced bacon (173) (739 mg)

(2) scrambled eggs (160) (480 mg)

(1) tsp olive oil (40)

(1/8) tbsp milk (1) (.9 mg)

(1/4) c mushrooms (11) (.8 mg)

(1) green onion (8)

(2) potato patties (240)(420 mg)

(1/2) tomato (11) (3.1)

Snacks:

(48) oz water

(1) c  Tumeric Tea

(24) Salt & Vinegar chips (270) (450 mg)

Supper:

(2) c chicken noodle soup (320) (850 mg)

(2) Baking Powder Biscuits (184) (91.2 mg)

(2) tsp butter (69) (63.3 mg)

(2/3) c French vanilla ice cream (211) (39.6 mg) (19.8 g)

(8) pecans (52)

(1) tbsp chocolate syrup (33) (22.2 mg) (5.9 grams)

Total net calories: 1712

Net calorie goal: 1247 – 1712 = 465 over 👎

Total Processed sugar: 25.7 grams

Processed sugar goal: 25 grams 👎

Total Sodium: 3164.8 mg

Sodium goal: 1500 to 2300 mg 👎

That’s it for today.  Take care and have a great day! ☺️💖

This pic was taken years ago.  Our granddaughter Maddy was helping me put together a spring bouquet for my in-laws grave.  Not surprisingly, Maddy chose an abundance of blossoms that were sunshine yellow! 🌞

Daily Food Diary – Day 116 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

It is Day 116 of my Daily Food Diary! 🤗 

Today, we are enjoying more beautiful spring weather.   We just finished our Sunday morning brunch and we are relaxing for a few minutes before we head out for a walk with Molly.

Our walks are getting longer and easier all the time.  I am moving easier, faster, and for the most part – far more confidently.

Confidence can be touch and go when walking Molly dog.   One minute we are  striding along just fine, the next we can be lunging at a ‘free range’ cat or a dead squirrel.  😳

Lately, we have had a couple of granddaughter encounters,  while out walking.  Genie deliberately came out to meet us one day and on Friday we just happened to run   into  Maddy.  It is always nice to see any of the girls, but it is over the top exciting when Molly sees them.  Being on the receiving end of her leash in the midst of such excitement is an experience.  

Here is to hoping our walk today will be relatively uneventful.   🤗

Daily Food Diary – Day 116

Breakfast:

(1) c coffee (2) (4.7 mg)

(1/2) grapefruit (39)

(1) tsp sugar (8) (2.1 grams)

(1/4) c Jordan’s Granola Honey Crunch (115) (2.5 mg) (5 grams)

Lunch:

(1) Baking Powder Biscuits (92) (45.6 mg)

(1) tsp butter (34) (31.7 mg)

(2) slices bacon (87) (370 mg)

Snacks:

(48) oz water

(1) c Lemon Ginger tea

(1/3) c unsalted peanuts (112)

Supper:

Yeast free Pan Pizza:

(1) Tortilla wrap (170) (480 mg) (1 gram)

(2) tbsp pizza sauce (17) (104 mg) (1.5 grams)

(4) sl. Deli Ham  (114) (34.6 mg)

(15) sl. Pepperoni  (150) (610 mg)

(1/2) c mushrooms (22) (1.6 mg)

(1/4) c red onion (15)

(2) tbsp black olives (19) (146 mg)

(1/4) c red pepper (12) (1.5 mg)

(2) oz shredded marble cheese (208) (416 mg)

Total net calories: 1113

Net calorie goal: 1247 – 1113 = 134 under 👍

Total Processed Sugar:  9.6 grams

Processed sugar goal:  < 25 grams 👍

Total Sodium:   2248.2 mg

Sodium goal: 1500 to 2300 mg 👍

That’s it for today. Take care and have a great day! 💞🌞

Daily Food Diary – Day 115 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

This is Day 115 of my 365 day Food Diary.  Now that we are moving into barbecue season, we will see  significant changes in our diet.  

Our barbecue is ready to go but it will be a couple of weeks before we can pressure wash the patio, put the cover and curtains on the gazebo, and set out the patio furniture.

With the change in weather, it is already meaning a lot more time outside enjoying the fresh air.  Taking walks with Molly is also so much easier now that we do not have to bundle up in winter coats, boots, gloves etc and drive across the city to snow free paths.  

Life is getting way more active and healthier!  

Speaking of health, I did recover from my meal of restaurant served lasagna.   After our granddaughter Genie read my blog yesterday, she texted me to tell me the problem was the meat sauce.   Since she realized that yeast is an issue for her as well, she has been checking out the ingredients that they use in the kitchen of the restaurant where she works.  The tomato meat sauce they use does include yeast.

I researched it further and found that tomato meat sauce can include nutritional or autolyzed yeast.  I’m not sure I understand what nutritional or autolyzed yeast is, but I definitely know that I need to avoid it!

Since my yeast free existence has become a multi- generational effort (food allergies are genetic 🙄), it has become easier to recognize and avoid the yeast that shows up in unexpected places and to find products that are yeast free.  Daughter Jen (Genie’s mother)  called yesterday to give me a head’s up to try Jordan’s yeast free granola cereal.    It is relatively high in sugar, but it  will make a good snack (in moderation) or a healthier ice cream topping. ☺️

Daily Food Diary – Day 115

Breakfast:

(1) c coffee (2) (4.7 mg)

(1/2) grapefruit (39)

(1/2) tsp sugar (8) (2.1 grams)

(1) Cashew granola bar (160) (140 mg)          (7 grams)

Lunch:

(2/3) c Cavendish Home Fries (80) (150 mg)

(2) sl. Back bacon (73) (620 mg)

(1/4) c green onion (10)

(1/2) c mushrooms (22) (1.6 mg)

(2) tsp olive oil (80)

Snacks:

(30) oz water

(1) c Hibiscus tea

Supper:

(1) Bbq’d 6 oz PC Burger (410) (662 mg)

(1) Caesar Salad – Lettuce, Bacon, Red Onion, Parmesan Cheese, Caesar Salad Dressing, Dried Fried Onions (262) (700.3 mg) (2.1 grams)

(1/2) tomato (11) (3.1 mg)

(10) Old Dutch Ripple Chips (100) (85.5 mg)

(1) tbsp Philadelphia onion chip dip (23) (75 mg) (1.5 grams)

Total Net Calories:  1064

Net calorie goal: 1247 – 1064 = 183 under 👍

Total Processed sugar: 12.7 grams

Processed sugar goal: <25 grams 👍

Total Sodium:  1849.4 mg

Sodium goal: 1500 to 2300mg 👍

That’s it for today.  Take care and have a great day! ❤️😊

Dan’s Bleeding Heart is just starting to sprout this week.  I can’t wait to see flowers blooming around our yard again.