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There’s More to Healthy Eating than Nutritious Food Choosing nutritious foods is the first step to providing your body with the fuel it needs. Preparing them without losing their nutrient value is the next step. But all of that effort is wasted if you just eat on the run or bite and swallow the food. Sitting down, taking time to chew and savour your food in a friendly environment is an essential step in providing your body with optimal nutrition. If you recently had an argument, are in a hurry, or you’re replaying an unpleasant past event or berating yourself for an oversight, you’re compromising your body’s ability to digest the food that you chose so wisely and carefully prepared. All that effort is wasted unless you are in a peaceful frame of mind and have allocated adequate time to consume your food. A brisk walk for ten minutes before you eat will speed up your metabolism. And if you can get away before your lunch at your place of work, it will clear your mind and make the afternoon seem like a fresh new day. Sitting quietly after you eat and thinking happy thoughts, perhaps recalling things for which you are grateful will help you digest your meal. We can’t always indulge in a “siesta,” but if we could we’d provide our body with the ideal environment for digestion. The family dinner, almost a thing of the past, is an ideal time to recall happy events of the day, putting you and the entire family in a mood that’s conducive for optimal digestion. Allowing the children to help you prepare the evening meal is a great way to create quality time together while listening about the events of their day. It is also a good way to begin the process of teaching them about preparing and consuming nutritious foods before they have to dash off to an evening event or begin their homework. Treasure the time you spend nourishing your body and providing it with the fuel it needs to power you through your busy life. |
