When you start eating differently, your friends and family may call you out and not understand why you aren’t stocking up on the cheesy potatoes this holiday (more cheese than potatoes if your family is anything like mine). I am here to tell you about 3 of my favorite foods to keep your energy up and your skin looking like it did in your 20s, (and maybe even better.)
Read MoreDocumentation of what I eat in a day. Ratios of 30% Protein, 30% Fat and 40% Carbs are generally a good guideline to adhere to. Using an app, such as MyPlate, makes it simple to quantify your dietary needs and make adjustments when appropriate. You will gain helpful insights as you embark on the investigative process of eating.
Read MoreConscious eating begins with increased attention regarding what you are putting into your mouth and why. To raise awareness, our diet becomes an investigation in eating. Not only do we explore what we are eating and why but also the emotions that arise. What emotions trigger food cravings and what emotions are triggered as a result of eating?
Read MorePhone turned off and put out of sight. No scrolling. Music turned off. No noise. Book on the shelf. No distractions. I sat to eat my first meal.I looked down at the vibrant food on my plate. Each morsel anxiously awaiting entry into my body. My gaze shifted to my fork. The luminescent silver demanded I pick it up and begin. “Hurry!” It said. “You don’t want this to take all day.”
Read MoreFood. It fuels our bodies, minds and spirits. It could be argued as one of the most, important things we do each day for optimal performance. What do we eat and why? Have you ever stopped to think about what you put into your body? Exploring what we eat and why can give key insights into the workings of the mind.
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