Know Your Food

Know Your Food Eating close to the earth, connects us to her as we allow her to nourish our bodies. The food we eat is a multidimensional aspect of our lives. Food provides us with the energy that enables us to grow and prosper. Yet it can be, and frequently is, much, much more. Our food can be an experience in and of itself if we allow it to be. The dishes we remember from childhood offer unmatched comfort. The act of preparing meals can be an art form of the highest caliber. And the nourishment we derive from this fare promotes wellness within us. But many of us, distracted by daily affairs, forget that the profound pleasures of eating go beyond simple sustenance. We eat foods that are convenient or we eat unconsciously, snacking on whatever happens to be on hand. To understand the true value of food and the impact it can have on our lives, we should acknowledge and honor it by eating close to the earth. If you have ever shelled and eaten garden-grown peas or bitten into a sun-warmed apple freshly plucked from its tree, you likely understand that there is a marked difference between these foods and those that are processed and stacked on supermarket shelves. Food recently picked contains more of its original life force and thus has a greater store of energy and nutrients. You can ensure you are eating close to the earth--and enjoying the many benefits of doing so -- by shopping at a local farmers market and getting to know the individuals who grow your food. If you make the experience of shopping in this way enjoyable, you will be more apt to reject more convenient canned, packaged, and frozen foods in favor of the real delight you feel while browsing stalls of fresh foods nourished by the same soil you can find in your own backyard. You will soon learn what foods are in season in your area and how to prepare them. As you savor the vivid flavors of juicy ripe fruits and the hearty crunch of unprocessed vegetables, you can also take pleasure in the fact that, by eating close to the earth, you are supporting farmers in your region, connecting with your local ecosystem, discouraging those who would waste precious fossil fuels by carting produce cross-country, and helping to preserve healthy culinary traditions that have existed for centuries. [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [What to Eat for Immunity]( by Jacqui Justice Led by health and nutrition expert Jacqui Justice, you'll get a step-by-step program that will not only help you protect your body, but also get you looking and feeling your very best. You will learn immunity-boosting tips and delicious recipes, including how to beautify your complexion, prevent infections, and improve your gut microbiome. And, Jackie will teach you all about the foods that support and suppress your immune system, the organs directly connected to your immunity and how best to care for them for optimal function, and how to detox and nourish your system properly. By the end of this course, you will feel better on the inside, have a greater sense of well-being, and see a more vibrant you reflected in the mirror. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( 2. [The 2 Week Fascia Miracle]( 3. [Non-Surgical Facelift]( 4. [5 Week Kundalini Yoga for Chakras]( 5. [10 Days of Morning Stretches]( 6. [Meditative Painting to Heal Your Life]( 7. [What to Eat Over 40]( 8. [Speak with Purpose, Not Impulse]( 9. [Release Yourself from Family Karma]( 10. [A Year of Rumi]( New Courses • [How to Find Peace Regardless of Your Circumstance]( • [Self Hypnosis for Healing]( • [8 Day Foot and Ankle Fix]( • [Meditative Painting to Heal Your Life]( > [More Courses]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Home]( | [Inspiration]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( | [Gift Shop]() [Email Settings]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Help/FAQ]( © 2019 DailyOM - All Rights Reserved No portion of this site can be reprinted without express permission. Subscribed as {NAME}[at]gmail.com (1276706) [1]