I relate this information about Mandy only to underscore the fact that we know on a very personal level, the difficulties associated with poor health, and hopefully as a result, we can better empathize with people who similarly suffer. While that policy is important, there is a whole other side to our family's health insurance program which we feel is even more critical. I'm referring to the deliberate lifestyle choices we make as a family. Careful attention to what we eat Fresh fruit, nuts, beans, vegetables, and grains make up the bulk of our diet. Seven grain hot cereal is a breakfast favorite.
Pure water is our primary beverage.
We avoid soda pop. Our diet is essentially meatless with the exception of occasional tuna fish sandwiches which Mandy and the children enjoy. Yes, we still eat sweets, but limit them to special occasions. We sit down as a family to a home-cooked meal almost every evening. Mandy cooks from recipe books.