Happy Spring Equinox! Longer and lighter days are upon us :) Last week I wrote about how a change in season allows us to look at old patterns in our lives with new awareness. Naturally, we should include food as our most important energy source in our assessments. This is a time to let go of foods and eating habits that no longer serve us, giving our bodies a break to promote natural cleansing as we move into warmer months. The way we eat is a significant part of our well-being, so consider this a friendly reminder that the foods whose energy we extract the most easily are unprocessed, whole foods such as fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grains, seeds, nuts, and beans. The more natural or whole foods are, the easier they digest and assimilate to provide the energy needed for our cells to work. Buy your produce at your local farmers market as they start to open up, supporting local growers and eating locally grown produce is a crucial element of working towards a sustainable food system which is best for our health and the planet. It’s also best for our bodies to eat in a relaxed, calming environment, free of distractions as much as possible. Taking a moment to pause and calm the body before eating activates our parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest) and prepares your body to receive full nourishment. Breathe deeply, and chew well!
Spring Nutrition 101
Spring Nutrition 101
Spring Nutrition 101
Happy Spring Equinox! Longer and lighter days are upon us :) Last week I wrote about how a change in season allows us to look at old patterns in our lives with new awareness. Naturally, we should include food as our most important energy source in our assessments. This is a time to let go of foods and eating habits that no longer serve us, giving our bodies a break to promote natural cleansing as we move into warmer months. The way we eat is a significant part of our well-being, so consider this a friendly reminder that the foods whose energy we extract the most easily are unprocessed, whole foods such as fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grains, seeds, nuts, and beans. The more natural or whole foods are, the easier they digest and assimilate to provide the energy needed for our cells to work. Buy your produce at your local farmers market as they start to open up, supporting local growers and eating locally grown produce is a crucial element of working towards a sustainable food system which is best for our health and the planet. It’s also best for our bodies to eat in a relaxed, calming environment, free of distractions as much as possible. Taking a moment to pause and calm the body before eating activates our parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest) and prepares your body to receive full nourishment. Breathe deeply, and chew well!