[mommylove]

Originally Posted by ShangriLewis

Why are you concerned? Are you self-doubting your choices because of other peoples opinions?

Yep, pretty much.

Most of what I learned before becoming and adult (and responsible for myself) came from Dr. McDougall. I've read quite a few of his books.

Over the years, I've decided not to adopt some of his beliefs after hearing arguments from other 'experts' -- namely soy & oils. I limit the soy & don't stress about the oils. (Although I don't like to see oils exposed to high temps, I still cook with 'em.) I was never vegan, either.

But then there are other 'experts' who are anti-grains. There are also some who are anti-beans. Not eating meat & only minimal amounts of soy, my diet is high in both grains & beans. It's pretty much all I know. I've eaten the same way my whole life. Even growing up, we didn't eat that much soy. (My mom used to make homemade tofu. )

A few mos. ago DH was eating a lot of cottage cheese for the protein. Because it was so convenient, I started eating a cup a day, too. It gave us both itchy skin so after many weeks, we gave it up, but only after I did, I realized how my cravings for simple carbs & sugars was reduced. I think it's Mercola who says if you're experiencing cravings or tiredness, you're not eating for your nutritional type. (I'm always tired in the late afternoon & get my 2nd wind around dinnertime.) So I'm wondering if I'm eating totally wrong. But I'm not sure what I can change without going to meat. I don't think I can go there, despite the fact that my family eats it.

After the comment in my OP, I was left "Am I that far off base?" Hence the question.