Mindful Nutrition
I believe that eating shouldn’t just be for nourishment. I believe there should be enjoyment while eating as well. If this seems complicated, don’t allow it. Simply put, learn to enjoy the nourishing food you put in your body.
However, there are others who need to supplement such as expecting mothers, individuals with food allergies and dietary restrictions, and individuals with health conditions that alter how their bodies use nutrients.
Some things to consider when thinking about using dietary supplements include:
Although supplements are widely available and do not require a prescription to obtain, it is necessary to safely consume supplements by following the directions and by making sure they are stored properly. It is essential to store supplements according the label, so the contents are not altered and to control the risk of accidental ingestion.
As mentioned before, people take dietary supplements for various distinct reasons. Although having a food first approach is recommended, remember an individualized approach to supplementation is suggested when deciding to use supplements. Hopefully, you find these tips useful.
“It is important to make sure you take a food-grade supplement.” – Charlene Muhammad, LD, C-IAYT, CNS, www.urbanherbalist.org
I believe that eating shouldn’t just be for nourishment. I believe there should be enjoyment while eating as well. If this seems complicated, don’t allow it. Simply put, learn to enjoy the nourishing food you put in your body.
Do not be too hard on yourself. At this point, you simply need to match your desire for change with your determination to change. Consider a slow and steady approach versus a major all at once approach. I have listed some tips you can apply to get you on the road to achieving your nutrition goals, practically
My approach has always been to be mindful, inclusive, and respectful of the impact culture has on what a person chooses to eat and how they choose to prepare it. I try not to assume that there is only one healthy way to prepare foods or that one cuisine is superior to another. I did not need to learn or be advised to be culturally competent. Though this came naturally to me, I am appreciative that more efforts are being made to expand cultural awareness in nutrition. To be honest, my insight into the need for reverence for cultural backgrounds comes from my experience as a Black American and the belittling of the food (soul food) I grew up eating.
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