Know Your Food

[View Online]( INSPIRATION [Know Your Food]( Eating in season and locally grown foods connect us to the earth as we allow it 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. And the nourishment we derive from it promotes wellness within us. But many of us, distracted by daily affairs, forget that the profound pleasures of food 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,” that is, eating locally grown foods that are in season and unprocessed. 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 difference between these foods and those that are processed for mass consumption 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 markets and getting to know the individuals who grow your food. You will soon learn what foods are in season in your area and how to prepare them. As you savor the 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, and helping to preserve healthy culinary traditions that have existed for centuries.   DailyOM Course Spotlight [21-Day Plant-Based Plan for a Lighter, Happier YOU!]( You deserve to look and feel radiant, and you have the power to make it happen. Learn how to create a new relationship with food and adopt healthier sustainable habits with delicious plant-based meals. This lifestyle course by nutrition and wellness experts Scott and Beth Putnam supports your whole well-being, so you can achieve your health goals, shed unwanted weight, and boost your immunity! [Learn More]( New Courses - [Hormone-Balancing Workout to Stay Fit Over 50]( - [Spiritual Design for a Healthy Home]( - [Holistic Approach to Pain: Shift Focus and Reclaim Your Life]( - [Ancient Medicine Wheel to Heal and Reclaim Your Life]( Recommended For You [Transverse Abs Workout for Instant Relief]( [Learn More]( [Sex and Intimacy After 40]( [Learn More]( [Spiritual Design for a Healthy Home]( [Learn More]( [Ancient Medicine Wheel to Heal and Reclaim Your Life]( [Learn More]( [Holistic Approach to Pain: Shift Focus and Reclaim Your Life]( [Learn More]( [Primal Movement for Aches and Pains]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 2. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 3. [Holistic Vagus Nerve Stretches for Immediate Relief]( 4. [End Anxiety and Panic Attacks]( 5. [Anti-Aging Face Yoga]( 6. [Reinvent Your Self-Image]( 7. [Gentle Exercises to Eliminate Your Neck Hump]( 8. [The Binaural Beat Method for Better Sleep]( 9. [Hormone-Balancing Workout to Stay Fit Over 50]( 10. [Talking to Dead People]( Explore 350+ Courses There's something for everyone. What do you want to learn today? [Browse by Topic]( [DailyOM Logo](   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( You are receiving this email because you're subscribed to DailyOM. You are registered with {EMAIL}. [Inspirations]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Remove me from this list]( | [Help/FAQ]( Copyright © 2023 [Everyday Health, Inc.]( All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subject to our [terms of service]( and [privacy policy](.