The 6 guidelines to healthy eating
"Food is Medicine"
Did you know that in ancient times it was strongly believed that the right type of food, chosen for the individual, could influence that person’s health and even be the cure for specific illnesses? This is not something revolutionary as it’s still being practiced today - 2000 years later. When the body and mind is out of balance - most of us go for the ”quick fix pill” to heal us instantly, instead of going to the root cause of getting sick in the first place. We look at our busy lives, pollutions, GMOs and heredity illnesses - but how much importance do we really put on the type of food we eat?
We know today that vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants are essential for our bodies - cause we can’t make them ourselves! We HAVE to get them through the food we eat. We also know that we need fat and protein or else we’ll die - so that really links the practice of using food as medicine.
Food curiosa
Did you know that nutrients in foods interact with one another? Let’s take iron as an example. If you eat foods rich in iron together with foods rich in vitamin C, your iron absorption will increase. But, if you eat foods rich in iron together with foods high in dietary fibre (and foods containing phytates) your iron absorption will be much lower.
6 guidelines to healthy eating habits
The food we eat plays an important role when it comes to managing different illnesses and conditions. But, instead of always focusing on getting the ”quick fix pill” let’s think in a broader perspective. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you’re eating for long-lasting health:
Eat a diverse diet, vary what you eat from day to day and season to season.
Buy something different when you go shopping that is inexpensive and in season.
Eat food that is abundant in flavor - try different spices and herbs.
Try mindful eating, switch the tv off and put away your phone. Indulge in your food, feel the taste, consistency, and sensations of eating and nourishing your body.
Eat when you’re hungry and stop when you're satisfied - meaning some people need to eat more meals a day and some people need less meals. Listen to your body.
Eat the rainbow - make sure to enjoy fruit and vegetables every day. All the colors are indicators for vitamins and antioxidants that are good for both your body and mind.