Every bite you take… savoring the delicacy of unexpected dreams incarnating ecstasy into taste buds that live beneath your memory…. or wandering thoughts of loneliness filling a deep void of past transgressions you’d rather forget?
Digest with me in a diary of eating. Let us together learn the lessons of sugar charms harm and sound the alarms of our soul, take that bite conscious and slow. You never know it might bite back and cause an attack or it might linger for a moment and atone for everything you’ve missed in a life that’s been inviting you into an ever present relationship with reality.
Feel with me.
Don’t conceal your equations of doubt, don’t leave my emotions out.
I’m your belly and my gut instincts about food should matter to you!
How would you feel if I didn’t listen to you?
Take a journey with me through snapshot lessons I learned by listening to every part of my body!
Savor that tea, if you find yourself having a caffeine craving.
Herbal blends tend to lend your body a more lasting source of energy and cleanse your body of toxicity.
Why cook it? Not everything you consume has to be covered in oil or spices, sometimes a fresh cut fruit and crisp vegetable is enough for your tummy.
Gently seasoned and oiled veggies can be an enjoyable ensemble of flavors, take time to notice the different textures, act like a child and play with your food in your mouth
Do you remember how to play?
Presentation isn't just about the food, take time to plate your food well, it tells your eyes and your body it's time to unplug, sit down on solid ground and be found feeding yourself mind body and spirit as a whole.
Sample something new, maybe you've got a few leftover ingredients reaching the tipping point, don't send them to the can, they can make a delightful savory treat on the side or a quick afternoon snack!
Experiment in a strange way, what do you have to loose?
How do I feed you…
Omega mighty mind?
Don't let brain fog leave you blind, take time for salmon and avocado, you never know it might make your imagination grow!
Don't be bewitched by a snack attack.
Whole grains have a way of settling the pain you can't explain, better then sugary sweets that repeat those memories you can't beat.
Low inflammation foods make it easier to sleep.
What's up antioxidants!
Why not toss in a few blueberries with your favorite yogurt it can't hurt, if you are feeling fancy try a dash of raw honey.
Nuts and citrus are exciting additions that make your meal interactive, even if you’re reheating last nights left overs, taking a moment to fresh cut and crush something activates your nail beds and brings your hearts attentions away from the head into the moment where your body lives with a belly that's been told what it’s about to begin digesting, this makes everybody happy.
Pineapple is sweet when you're feeling like a grumpy crab tree, it'll leave you feeling restored and your taste buds won’t feel ignored, instead they’ll be awakened from their bored longing to taste something with tropical beauty.
Immune aware and ready to cleanse your body?
Toss it in a soup and freshen up an old favorite!
Fresh cut mango doesn’t have to be a chore you know?
Try going slow, it’s easy to use a spoon and separate the pulp from the seed.
Feeling crazy? Try smooshing it between you fingers, it will linger and smell sweet. Sensory play is a great way to ground yourself after a stressful day.
Did you know mango has Terpenes?
Yep!, Just like CBD and THC, it’s not only relaxing but can make you happy!
Fresh herbs…not just for visual presentation!
Herbs like cilantro bring out more flavors and carry an aromatic signal to your brain that says “I'm about to eat something the earth created for my body, get ready it's time to remember from whence I came and to where I will return.”
Tofu it's not just soybeans!
It can express every flavor it's been neighboring, try partnering it with a piece of fresh fruit, a strange treat and easy to heat in a dish or pan that's been filled with other flavorful juices, no need to meal plan, just toss some in when your done cooking and you've got another snack already brewing.
What will you do with all the extra time?
Not as appealing as you were expecting?
All around wholesome meals can be simple when you are preparing them, they don’t have to come out perfectly, just enough flavor to satisfy is a prize worth cherishing when you realize even a bite of energy can keep you alive.
Eat in the shadows of a candle lit meal, savoring the tastes and smells your eye’s been concealing.
Sautéed veggies are happy when they are glistening, just as they’re collapsing.
Take a close look, is your onion still happy?
Simmer down, aromatics like onion and garlic are a happy start but take them easy as they are sulfuric and can make some people gassy.
Indulgent luxuries are life giving!
Take your snacking seriously, enjoy joyfully downing a morning donut with no regret. Don’t forget to chase a sense of satisfaction with appreciation regardless the situation.
Adopting an attitude of gratitude for gratification can soothe digestion.
Breakfast goes beyond a morning snack. Try thinking protein for all day energy and fresh fruit for a brief burst at first. Add greens for long lasting vitality and fiber full veggies to keep things moving.
Glorious Grapefruit
If you’re an intermittent faster or looking for something light that won’t spike your blood sugar look no further. It can help calm cravings without alarming your body that the food you were desiring isn’t forthcoming.
If you like it sweet, or find it to bitter, try a drizzle of honey or a dash of salt, you can even make it fancy with hemp hearts, coconut shavings, pine nuts and a hint of mint.
Behind the scenes…
Whose pictures are these?
Each image was taken in my kitchen or outside {my favorite place for eating} while I was having fun experimenting with cooking. Definitely not an example of every meal I eat, just some noteworthy samples.
How did I learn to cook?
Practice, practice, fail, practice.
I started as a kid and never left the kitchen. I’ve had incredible opportunities to work in nutrient centric and sourcing conscious kitchens that taught me way more then I could have learned on my own.
Where are the dishes from?
I am a bargain shopper, most of the dishes are Ikea and Target clearance items. Gotta save money for groceries!
How long does it take to convert to a clean cupboard?
It all begins with foods you love. The more you embrace that is delicious all by itself the fewer things that clutter your kitchen. Take it one day at a time and don’t give up until you find dishes you enjoy that serve your whole body and lifestyle needs. It’s not about a diet or a fashion statement, it’s about listening to your body and hearing it’s plea to eat in a way that’s healthy for your anatomy, your economy and your spirituality.
Where do I source organic groceries affordably?
I love natural grocers, if you are just starting out and don’t want to ask a million questions or decode the hieroglyphs on labels, I would recommend starting there, most things are clean and sourced locally.
What about ready to eat tasty treats?
The longer I’ve been eating cleaner foods and intentionally sourced ingredients the more the market has responded with incredible snacks and prepackaged foods. If you are just starting out, take time to peruse the snack bar and fruit leathers section, even bottled smoothies can be a smooth on ramp in the beginning.