I have been suggesting new food ingredients lately such as: hemp seeds,chia seeds and some new healthy breakfast ideas. I really wanted to expand further on this topic. Why I believe in mindful eating and clean food above all the diets that are promised to make us ” bikini ready “. The reason we eat has nothing to do with bikinis. It is all about well-being and strong healthy bodies. No one body is the same and therefore we all need different foods and diets.
First I want to say that I don’t believe in diets. Honestly, I think that in most cases they can make us feel worse then before. It can be a very unsocial, isolating and depressing experience to be on a strict diet. Many people end up failing and feel like losers who can’t control themselves mainly because they scroll Instagram and see pictures of
babes with a six pack and huge space between their thighs taking photos of themselves in a gym bathroom.
I say let’s live the life we have been given.
I say be smart, listen to your body. Think before you eat, what is it that your body needs to shine, thrive and glow? It is all about balance. Listen to your bodies true cravings, look at your skin. How are your energy levels? Do you often feel tired? Might just be that your eating habits are of out balance. Too much junk food and sugar can take a toll on your mind, body and spirit.
We don’t have to eat when we are feeling sad. We actually need to talk, cry or just exercise well ( classes, yoga, running, swimming or even a little boxing) to get rid of built up excess energy, sadness or anger. Eat to stay healthy and have an easier life with less disease. It is so beneficial in every way to take good care of ourselves and our families when it comes to food.
So I am most definitely not saying we should just eat seeds and goji berries. I am suggesting them as a healthy snack and a great addition to your plate as an extra boost. I want to encourage healthy
– Food, Inc.
– Forks over knifes.
– Vegucated
– Food Matters
– Supersize me
– Simply raw: Reversing diabetes in 30 days
– Ingredients
– The future of food
– Hungry of change
– Fat, sick and nearly dead
It is good to know the background of what you are eating. Think about where your food comes from. Who made what you are about to eat and what it is made up of.
This can also be extremely helpful to gain understanding on how our bodies work. Especially before we become mothers and prior to pregnancy so that way we can understand what to feed our children.
Try to avoid empty calorie foods on and everyday basis. Most empty calorie foods are highly processed that contain added fat and sugar – cakes, biscuits, white pasta/bread, sodas, sweetened fruit drinks and ice-cream. Long shelf life foods should also be avoided. For example if you look at baby food, I have never seen vegetables, fish or meat with such long shelf lives. It is so important what we feed our children and starting life with all this processed food and junk is not a good choice. I know it may be convenient but making food for our children also does cost less and once you get going and get the hang of it you will be surprised how easy it actually is. Basically steam and blend. Homemade clean food also has a wonderful flavor. Our taste buds are often so overloaded with salt and spices that we forgot how real food tastes. After 10 days of clean eating, sometimes less or more, you will rediscover flavors, energy, sleep, mood and just total happiness.
Do your research, look and see if there is something that might be improved. I believe one of life’s beautiful gifts is there is always more to learn. The way to find your way is by trying many different ways and at the end you will find the right one for you. Keep an open mind and wait before criticizing, try it first and then decide.
Love JM
