Chef Monica Paying it Forward

FOOD Chef Monica Reflecting Back, Paying It Forward

In all its eventfulness, 2020 was a year of turmoil and loss for many people. The pandemic claimed a remarkable number of human lives and ,singlehandedly, paused life as we knew it. It forced celebrations, holiday gatherings, and schooling either into Zoom or out of existence. As people looked back on the timelines of their personal stories they found social arrythmias at the heart of their once normal life.

Though the year was unusually difficult, good things did happen. Out of quarantine came creativity, bonus time with family, and an opportunity to exercise faith. The gift of time was delivered as the entire world stood still. There was time to reflect, time to bond, and time to appreciate the little things. Before the pandemic “we spent much time getting ready to live but never really lived”. This era afforded many the opportunity to live in the “present” and to reshape the frayed fibers of life.

Within the struggle of joy and pain, isolation interrupted our regularly scheduled programs and produced a boredom that prompted some people to exercise their creative genius while it hindered others to wallow in their idleness. The idea of going out to eat was literally “off the table”. Those with a healthy consciousness prepared well-balanced meals and maintained active lifestyles. On the contrary, some slipped into an unhealthy mindset and their eating habits were reduced to binging snacks and other foods that lacked nutritional value.

With that being said, let’s work on the one thing that can be controlled. Our eating habits! Out with the old; goodbye 2020, in with the new ;hello 2021. As we embark upon a new year, we set new goals and establish productive behavioral patterns. I promote the concept of #Eat2Livelonger and encourage families back to the table. In an effort to assist in you in creating a sustainable nutritional lifestyle I have listed a few classic tips from Chef Monica’s Kitchen:

1. Consult with your doctor to discover specific health needs. This is to insure a safe and healthy plan that aligns with your needs.

2. Get active and be a healthy weight.Exercise and other physical activities may help reduce the risk of getting serious health conditions. It is also important for overall health and well-being.

3. Choose a reasonable eating pattern. Pay attention to the foods that you eat. Develop and maintain an eating schedule.

4. Eat more farm-to-fork. This means indulging in foods that comes directly from a farm. Farm to fork sourcing guarantees the freshest most in-season bite of food possible.

5. Be an active participant in your health journey!

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