By Stellerie Noyons
So, here’s a thought. Ditch the diet mindset and consider your health without thinking about a number on the scale. In fact, get rid of the scale completely. Our days are peppered with messages from family, friends, and society that dieting is something that we simply must do.
IT’S TIME TO DITCH THE DIET MINDSET Source selectively Before grabbing something off the shelf, take a moment to consider where that product comes from. With increased focus on the environment it is as important to choose products that are sustainably farmed and use little or no pesticides or hormones. This can be difficult when living on an island where most of our food products are imported, so take the guess work out of your weekly grocery trips and shop
When did you last walk past freshly baked bread
local. Browse the weekly farmers markets, visit fresh
without thinking about how bad all those carbs are?
fish stands, and opt to pick your fruits, vegetables
We’ve lost the ability to see food for what it is and
and even beef products from the local sections in the
as a result our perception of health has been skewed.
grocery stores. Not only does this support the local
We restrict, we limit, and we allow ourselves certain
farming community it also ensures you are getting
foods only at certain times, whilst guilt lurks around
better quality, more flavourful, and fresher ingredients
the corner if one day doesn’t go exactly as planned.
for your meals.
This cycle of on-a-diet and off-a-diet only repeats itself with limited success in the long-term. So, stop
Pick unpackaged
measuring your worth against a number on a scale.
In the day and age of food processing, labels such
Lose the limitations and instead focus on the quality of
as gluten-free or vegan do not automatically qualify
the food rather than the quantity. Look at food for what
as the healthier options. Processed products are
it really is; a source of nourishment and an integral
guaranteed to have additional salt, sugar, and other
part of connection, community, and celebration.
preservatives added to them.
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