A Story of Eating Well: Who, What, Where, When, Why, & How

Last week I was standing in a grocery store line behind a woman who was asking the check-out clerk which bag of candy she should buy. She had a bag of Weight Watchers candy in one hand and strawberry Twizzlers in the other. The woman then turned to me to ask my advice, hoping I might add insights on calories, sugar, and grams of fat. I simply asked her, "Which candy would you REALLY enjoy?" The hand with the Twizzlers shot high in the air. "Then buy those," I said, "And take three breaths before you begin eating, say a little prayer, and then absolutely enjoy each bite!" I then gently suggested she might consider buying blueberries or (real) strawberries too so she could have healthier options when the sweet cravings hit.

Do your food choices cause you agony, guilt, or confusion? Here are a few of my thoughts that tell a story of how to eat well.

Who is eating? Is it a calm, relaxed being, or a stressed out body in a rush? Is it a man or woman who remembers the voice of a family member criticizing them for food choices, or a person with loving awareness of how food can gently nourish the body and soul? You are the WHO. Bring your best, wisest, and highest self to the table.

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