Food is many things to many people. It is a source of entertainment, a source of comfort, a source of energy, and something to help us get through times of stress. Food is important to our physical, mental and emotional well being. Therefore, it affects our entire way of life when food sensitivities develop.
Many people I speak with say they find it hard to be in a relationship with a man or woman who is not eating the same as them. In this blog, I will share with you some ways I have found that you can stay happily partnered while enjoying your own autonomy around food.
I know that sometimes the biggest hurdle to overcome in changing to a healthier diet is how to find the time to prepare fresh food. Here are some tips that may make eating healthy easier:
I keep teasing my partner Chris that I’m going to start a website called coffee and green juice.com. I even have a song that I sing with a Jamaican accent when I happily dance around the kitchen with my juice in one hand and coffee in the other. Here is my thought process on this whole yin-yang balance thing: Green juice is highly alkalizing for the body and makes me feel super happy, joyful and high. Coffee is highly acidic for the body but also makes me feel super happy, warm, comforted and I get lots of stuff done. Both seem good to me.
I’ve been training for a marathon for almost a month now. My body is getting stronger and more muscular by the day (cool!), and I am actually starting to eat less! I think it’s because I’m really putting thought into what goes in as it will show up at the workout tomorrow with me. On days that I have eaten too late at night or too many fats (Hello avocados, olives, pumpkin seed oil, and almonds) my legs feel like lead and my breathing is labored from the start.
This might seem like a heavy topic for a Friday, but I feel it is really important to look at. If you really want to heal your body take a look and see if this applies for you. Eliminate Gluten and sugar from your diet to realize many health benefits.