Inhalation births millions of new cells, and with exhalation, millions expire… This is the rhythm of nature; this is the four seasons in a day. The death and life of breath; the tree exhales, and we live… Life-depleting thoughts create sourness in the body, an acidic environment… please do not give soil to these thoughts. See them; weed them from the garden of your being… Nourishment for our cellves comes from food, water, thought-feelings and breath rooted in life’s grace.
Nadine Artemis of Living Libations
There is so much opposing information on food and health – whether the subject is snacking, home cooking, food combining, meal prep, how / what / when to eat, what the deal is with gluten and dairy, etc.
Not surprisingly, it can be really forking confusing on what we are “supposed” to do.
My abbreviated method: check in with how you’re feeling, learn from experts you trust, prioritize fresh foods if and whenever possible, check labels to avoid toxic additives [i.e. excess sugar, salt, or oils], and experiment to see what works for you without sacrificing mind-body-planet health [with room for error, of course, because #messydelicious].
Learning to take care of ourselves by considering food as a means of mind-body health via practices like preparing meals at home is an important means of getting to know your Self and your preferences, and learning more about food as a whole [for example: how to prepare it, health benefits, and so on].
Eating mostly homemade, plant-based meals as often possible is also a much more sustainable option for your body and our planet in the long run [buh-bye disposable utensils and unknown cooking oils].
It is a massive privilege to have enough food to even inquire about these topics in the first place, so I feel it is important to educate ourselves in ways that inspire us to make conscious choices for the health of our individual and collective mind, body, and planet. It is / we are all truly interconnected.
My brief IG TV videos are available to support you in cultivating your own food / meal / eating practices that are unique to your individual needs and lifestyles:
Snackin’ with Sasha | Tips and insight from my studies and personal experience. Something I didn’t include in this talk: beans are a nutritious snack, which I learned from Unique Hammond‘s Bean Protocol.
Messy Delicious Meal Inspo | I share some pantry and fridge staples to have on hand, and set you up for the best possible culinary outcome. I include some recipe ideas and templates to try for yourself.
Meal Planning + Prepping | Cooking and taking care of your Self doesn’t have to be complicated — it just takes intention and practice. A sense of humor helps too…
Contact me for support in cultivating your own culinary mindfulness tools.
What can you do today to simplify your kitchen and food practices in order to amplify your health?
Read the newsletter for a roasted veg one-pan-wonder delight, France retreat updates for November 2021, a guided meditation visualization to take you from morning to evening [whatever you eat along the way], mindful living resources like Sakara’s new sleep formula, and good vibes.
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