Today, I want to talk about food. It is something that each living creature needs to survive, so we should have a good relationship with it, don't you think? Now, our food comes in prepackaged, portioned, and prepared varieties. We don't have to hunt for it and we aren't going to starve if we haven't learned to plant a garden.
Although we have it easier than our predecessors, we should be conscious of what we are putting into our bodies and learn to make healthy substitutions for the unhealthy, oh-so-easy-to-grab snacks.
This is something I am working on. I have learned a lot the past few years how different foods can impact us in different ways. Have you ever heard of the Glycemic Index level of food?
The GI measures how carbohydrate-containing foods raise blood glucose in our bodies [American Diabetes Foundation]. Some foods raise our blood sugar more than others, which is good to know if we are trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
For example, grapes have a higher GI than an orange. Does that mean you shouldn't eat grapes? NO!
I have met with multiple personal trainers and nutritionists and each time they told me to avoid carrots, bananas, and other starchy fruits and vegetables... I believe that if your goal is to be healthy and live a fulfilling life than going for grapes is a lot healthier choice than going for a brownie.
My message today is to choose wisely and start small. It is all about progression toward good, better and best. Today, we may be making pretty good choices in how we eat, but tomorrow we can make better choices and continue learning and improving each day.
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