A few days ago, I spoke with a woman who was proud to tell me that within 2 weeks of having our Nutrition Breakthrough Session , she has now lost 7 pounds! As we continued to talk about food appreciation, and how influential it was in her success, we began describing the difference between potatoes and strawberries.
Think of the potato as a French fry. It sits there, plopped on its side, laying in oil, groggy, and lazy. Do you ever feel this way after you eat fries? The potato will probably give you cramps or gas, and slow down your intestines. If you’ve put effort into upgrading your food to assist with healthy digestion, it’s going to take you backwards from your goal. French fries can occasionally be fun, but it’s important to be aware of the energy behind them.
Now think of the strawberry. If it had a face, I imagine that it would be sweetly smiling up to me. It sits upright on the plate, shining radiantly. The strawberry is full of energy and life. It tastes sweet, and it digests easily. I doubt you’ll feel bogged down after eating a strawberry, unless you overindulge.
As you eat, you have the opportunity to make choices that influence how you feel. Raw food eaters and raw food enthusiasts crave and enjoy the energetic feeling of fresh foods that have life in them! Heavier foods, like baked sweet potatoes or fish can also be beneficial, especially before a meeting where you want to feel grounded and satisfied.
Your assignment:
I love experimenting with food, and if you would like to try eating a strawberry, then eating fried potatoes an hour later, please do. Pay attention to how these foods feel in your body. Notice if they alter your mood, or slow your digestion.
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