We really are all individuals
Food is one of those topics that brings out the best and worst in many of us. This blog is about sharing my thoughts from years of self-study on nutrition. I do not claim to have all the answers. I am not a physician or dietitian and my sentiments come from study and experience based on my own journey towards health after exposures to toxic mold. This is not medical advice nor should it be understood as such. In no way do I think I am someone who can give you an absolute answer on what is best for you. I'm not sure any earthly being can do that. These are my thoughts on why I believe individuality is a huge issue when it comes to food choices.
Because I don't think any one path is the best one, I have had to use trial and error when it came to what worked for me. By "worked" what I mean is the foods that did not cause me to feel tired, irritable, unmotivated, achy, icky, anxious or depressed AND either caused me to have no change or actually caused me to feel better. For example, when I have a freshly made juice of leafy greens, ginger, green apples, carrot and lemon I have more energy and I feel very clear headed. Sometimes I'll even mix some juice with some organic aloe vera from a fresh leaf. For me, many vegetables give me the minerals I need and give me a jump start to the day.
Because of my own challenges, healthy fats are very important to me because they help me support my brain. Chia seeds, almond butter or tahini, grass fed butter or ghee, avocados, olives and coconut do a lot to help me rebuild what the mold has taken away. Let me make it quite clear that I am against conventional feed lots for a host of ugly and despicable actions. No animal should ever be kept in such a manner and the thought of profiting off of abuse sickens me. That being said, I honor pastured meats and the animals who sacrificed their lives for it. For me, there is a night and day difference between the two lifestyles. I respect individuals and their eating choices. If you choose a raw or cooked vegan path, a Paleo or Primal one, a low fungal diet, BALI or any one or a combination of paths I fully respect your right to choose for yourself.
Many of us have seen time and again that food and emotions are related and for me that has been true. I used to think that events around me caused me to make the eating choices I did but after some hefty studying, I now realize it is due to many reasons. In the following blogs, I will share some of the observations I've made about what may be affecting our choices with food.
Because I don't think any one path is the best one, I have had to use trial and error when it came to what worked for me. By "worked" what I mean is the foods that did not cause me to feel tired, irritable, unmotivated, achy, icky, anxious or depressed AND either caused me to have no change or actually caused me to feel better. For example, when I have a freshly made juice of leafy greens, ginger, green apples, carrot and lemon I have more energy and I feel very clear headed. Sometimes I'll even mix some juice with some organic aloe vera from a fresh leaf. For me, many vegetables give me the minerals I need and give me a jump start to the day.
Because of my own challenges, healthy fats are very important to me because they help me support my brain. Chia seeds, almond butter or tahini, grass fed butter or ghee, avocados, olives and coconut do a lot to help me rebuild what the mold has taken away. Let me make it quite clear that I am against conventional feed lots for a host of ugly and despicable actions. No animal should ever be kept in such a manner and the thought of profiting off of abuse sickens me. That being said, I honor pastured meats and the animals who sacrificed their lives for it. For me, there is a night and day difference between the two lifestyles. I respect individuals and their eating choices. If you choose a raw or cooked vegan path, a Paleo or Primal one, a low fungal diet, BALI or any one or a combination of paths I fully respect your right to choose for yourself.
Many of us have seen time and again that food and emotions are related and for me that has been true. I used to think that events around me caused me to make the eating choices I did but after some hefty studying, I now realize it is due to many reasons. In the following blogs, I will share some of the observations I've made about what may be affecting our choices with food.
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