A good question to ask yourself before every snack or meal

I mentioned in my previous post how I recently learned to be aware of the questions I ask myself. One of the good questions I recently came across is the following, which should be asked before each and everything thing you eat: “What am I trying to get out of this, and why?”

Ideally, your answer should (usually) be along the lines of ‘I’m hungry, and I’d like to get nutrients/vitamins/minerals/macronutrients/sustenance.’

If your answer is more along the lines of ‘I’m bored/sad/need excitement,’ it might be a good idea to visit why you’re feeling that way, and to realize that you’ll still feel bored/sad/in need of excitement in x minutes, even if you eat that food item.

While we’re on the topic, I thought I’d share a great quote I came across the other day: ‘I used to think the most powerful green in the world was money. Now I know it’s not money; it’s chlorophyll!’ –Paul Niso, Raw Food Health Author

Just another tip to practice more mindful eating and living. =)

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