Everything In Moderation is a lie.

I have heard this phrase my whole life, from parents, from teachers, from friends, from the media, from health gurus, from doctors!  I am declaring this lie a dangerous one.

We wouldn't take heroin in moderation right? Not EVERYTHING is okay in moderation. And here's the thing- for some of us, things that really are perfectly fine for others to have in moderation - would set off a domino effect of bad choices. My friend can eat sugary sweet things and never gain an ounce. It's sort of fascinating to watch as she stuffs sweet things in her skinny little face. If I look at a spaghetti noodle, there go my thighs another size up.

So I'm finding elimination means actually eliminating things, permanently. No, I can't "just this once" have a piece of that bread. No I can't "just a special splurge" that pie. No it doesn't matter if it's my birthday, I still shouldn't have that giant piece of cake. No seriously- I can't enjoy just 3 bites of that rice dish. No REALLY, you using splenda doesn't make those cookies any healthier or more appropriate for my way of eating.

I'm strongly suspecting my biggest issue happens to be grains, moreso even than sugar. I have accidently eaten sugar without any huge effects (most recently some cole slaw at an event that I realized too late was way too sweet.) On the other hand, when I've accidentally eaten grains- like in that delicious fried chicken I should have known better about, I end up feeling awful. My allergies return. My gut feels gross again. I stall out in loss for a few days. I feel bloated. I get moody. I feel achy. CLEARLY grains are not okay for me, not even in moderation.

Whenever I find a grain substitute that doesn't taste like cardboard I am super excited. When I get one that's actually BETTER THAN THE REAL THING? I throw a party in my head! No need to eat THIS in moderation.

This recipe? BETTER THAN THE REAL THING. I followed the exact recipe except I also added some full seed good dijon mustard to the sauce.

https://www.ketoconnect.net/recipe/cauliflower-mac-cheese/

The thing about this dish, an call it cheesy bacony heavenly cauliflower, or call it keto mac n cheese, or call it crack and cheese... whatever you like, is it is supremely cheesy. And savory. And buttery. And well, perfect. And it's spot on KETO friendly! Toss the macaroni noodles forever, you never need them, not even in moderation- with this around.

I opted to strip the cauliflower by hand and it was somehow very therapeutic. I think the pieces were better shaped for this task than with a knife. 

The whole family loved this! I'll be making a vegetarian version of this soon for my eldest daughter when she comes to visit because I know she will love it too (am thinking I will fry up some bacon to sprinkle on top of the meat eater portions once plated)

Forget moderation. Stuff your face with healthy fats and veggies. Feel good and keto on.