A Healthy Life is a Lush Life
You’ve heard the lament—or maybe you’ve even uttered it yourself, “Why is everything that’s good so bad for you?” So often when we talk about eating a healthy diet, we’re thinking about all the things we can’t have…we feel restricted, denied, deprived. In this way, we set ourselves up and make things harder than they have to be by introducing the Lure of the Forbidden Food.
Try this Nourishing Tip
Who says you have to start your journey toward good health by denying yourself anything? When you think of a beautiful garden, don’t you envision lush, healthy fruits, vegetables and flowers flourishing and abundant? You don’t think, “Huh, that must be some kind of restrictive regimen they’re on.” Of course not. They’re lush and beautiful because they’re being nourished—not denied. So here’s a healthy idea—put a positive spin on your approach to your own good health. Don’t start by giving up your favorite foods (thereby creating a mad, rebellious desire for them); begin by adding something you like that’s good for you.
Make Being Healthy Fun
Achieving good health and pursuing a healthy diet can be fun (that’s right—fun!) and an opportunity to be creative and explore healthy new foods. Who knows…you might just stumble across a few new favorites. Here’s one of mine that I love to have for any meal. It’s especially great for breakfast…or dessert!
Maia’s Favorite Fruity Salad
Ingredients
2 Anjou pears
1 C blueberries
1 stalk of celery
1/4 to 1/2 C walnuts
1/2 C organic vanilla yogurt
a smidge of nutmeg
1 C blueberries
1 stalk of celery
1/4 to 1/2 C walnuts
1/2 C organic vanilla yogurt
a smidge of nutmeg
Instructions:
Wash, peel and cube the pears. Combine all ingredients in a bowl (wash the fruit and celery) and mix together thoroughly. Add that smidge of nutmeg. Chill and serve.
Category: Healthy Eating
April 18th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
I love the idea of not worrying about removing anything from your list of desired foods, and instead, adding some healthie choices. It is not hard for me to add healthier choices but it is hard for me to not feel very angry or disappointed in myself when I eat things I deem unhealthy or when I feel I can’t control myself. I really like your post today. I’m going to try and worry less about feeling guilty and instead, enjoy the abundant healthy choices all around!