On my journey of self discovery, I have focused on the trilogy and interconnectedness of mind, body and spirit. For years I battled my sweet tooth. My life was a mishmash of feast and famine, rarely a happy medium. The minute I ate something sweet, the cravings would errupt and lead me down a path of bingeing, and ultimately to self loathing a further attempts at abstinence. The more I fought the more my body fought back.
My journey lead me to the discovery of what you should eat to have a healthy gut and the benefits thereof. A bad case of rosacea and reluctance to try yet another anti-biotic, got me eating better.
I have changed my lifestyle and my attitude towards food. None is my enemy, but many can nourish my body in a way that elevates the trilogy of body, mind and spirit, and propels me towards synergy.
There is so much literature about food that aids your microbiome and enhances your well being. This is neither the forum for a lengthy explanation, nor can I profess complete understanding of it's complexity. But I am eating better and I feel better. In summary I focus on:
- simple and fresh foods
- ingredients in season
- cooking from scratch - no packet food for me
- making certain food in batches that can be cooked in bulked and stored for quick and easy use
- finding quick and easy ways to cook delicious meals
Today I surprised myself by making a healthy and tasty zucchini soup. Here is my recipe
1 punnet zucchini, sliced
1/4 cup cauliflower
splash of olive oil
1/2t whole coriander seeds
1/2t whole cumin seeds
1t good quality vegetable stock powder mixed with 1/2 cup boiling water or the equivalent of good vegetable stock
1/2 cup Greek yoghurt
Dry heat the coriander and cumin in a pan until toasted. Ground in a pestle and mortar.
Brown the zucchini in the olive oil. Add the cauliflower, 1t ground spices and cover with the stock. Add more boiling water if required so that the vegetables are covered. Simmer until soft. Add the yoghurt and heat through. Puree in a blender and enjoy.
