Two weeks since I began
back on the first of Jan,
my aim, better diet, lose weight,
one more birthday passed
hopefully not my last
so I'm changing before it is too late.
My input of dairy
was really quite scary,
demolishing cheese by the wedge,
my waist getting wider
from real ales and cider,
so time to cut back, eat more veg.
Eating more carbohydrates
cutting back on the phosphates,
ramp up vitamins B6 and B12,
If they've got Niacin and Thiamin
you can bet that I'll buy 'em in,
supplements slowly filling the shelves.
Pantry looks like a garden
as my resolve hardens,
more greens than I've eaten before,
Spinach, Broccoli, Legumes
are now taking up room
from the top shelf right down to the floor.
I'm into week three
for a healthy new me,
there's a few more tweaks I haven't done,
But I think, honestly
I prefer the old me-
this one isn't having much fun.
Categories:
thiamin, health,
Form: Rhyme
I like to start each day off right
With buttered toast and marmite
A vegetable extract that you spread
Across the surface of your bread.
So what’s in it, what does it contain?
Well thiamin, niacin and riboflavin
With B twelve vitamins and folic acid
The details you'll find on its yellow lid.
Also contains barley; wheats, oats and rye
Love it or hate you've just got to try
There are mores uses apart from toast
Like on potatoes with your sunday roast.
Or on crackers with your favourite cheese
I guarantee your taste buds you'll please
And maybe you like stew in cold weather
Add some marmite and it will taste better.
Or a tasty hot drink that'll keep out the cold
A strong savoury taste; it's pure black gold
There's much goodness in one small jar
But do use it sparingly and it will go far.
So the next time that you go out to shop
Look for a black jar with a bright yellow top
After your first taste you'll want more
You'll wonder why you didn't try it before.
Written 11th July 2021.
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Categories:
thiamin, food,
Form: Rhyme
I like to start my day off right
With buttered toast and marmite
A vegetable extract that you spread
Across the surface of your bread.
So what’s it made off, what does it contain
Well thiamin, niacin and riboflavin
With B twelve vitamins and folic acid
Details you’ll find on the lid.
With barley, wheat, oats and rye
Love it or hate you’ve got to try
So there you have it I have you told
Its pure treasure, delicious black gold.
So next time that you go out to shop
Look for the black jar with a yellow top
You won’t be disappointed I’ll guarantee
I don’t own any shares no need to thank me.
Written 8th May 2018.
Categories:
thiamin, food, humorous,
Form: Rhyme