Summer Eating: a Case for Intuition
As a nutritionist, I am often asked about mindfulness and intuitive eating. There are varying degrees of what these terms mean and how they can look in action. I interpret intuitive eating as listening deeply to what the body is asking for, and then acting with intention and responsibility to nourish those needs. Some use this principle to defend eating foods that are harmful–like processed or sugar-laden foods–but this is not what true intuitive eating is or should be. I will reserve my thoughts on this for another time, and merely state again that listening to the needs of your body should be followed by choosing the foods that will nourish cravings and thirst rather than contribute to internal stress and dis-ease.
What’s Growing in My Garden? Parsley!
Right now in my garden, I can hear the wind chimes dance with the varied breezes between sweet sun spells and sour stretches of rain.
I am often asked what I am up to in the garden this time of year, and the answer usually involves my favorite pastime - weeding! Fortunately one type of plant that grows like a weed this time of year is parsley, a superfood for the springtime diet. Nutrient-dense and bursting through the early spring chill, parsley concentrates an array of vitamins, antioxidants and minerals to stave off the seasonʼs harsh weather conditions.
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