I went to my annual medical exam with an unusual response. The doctor is one of the best. We enjoyed the previous one, where I noted how he observed my high blood sugar and my lower cholesterol. Yes, I put lots of walnut halves on my vanilla ice cream.
The shock came from him handing me an envelope with three checks in it. Those checks had been left for him after my previous exam - one year before. I give books away. I was sure he would like How Not To Die, by Michael Gregor M.D.. He read it completely - "That is the best medical book anywhere!" Because he was away from the front desk when I left the book, he did not allow anyone to name the three people.
The exam was filled with laughter about the checks and the latest results. I started a sensible diet over three years - from 215 pounds of ice cream and pizza to 160 pounds of leafy greens, spinach especially, all kinds of vegetables, fresh or frozen fruit, nuts and spices.
I did not have all the latest results, but I will soon get the print-out, predictable but enjoyable facts to observe. God's Creation gives us the power to use what He gives us, who would gladly make His handywork our nutrition.
