You are what you eat – so choose wisely, eat mindfully.

Here at Vitalityandmore our vision is to inspire you to eat more natural foods, preferably organically grown produce so that your body can digest all the antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and good enzymes it needs to survive and be free of dis-ease.

Eating natural and from the earth is good for our bodies and the planet.  We all know that what we eat affects how we feel every day, and it also has one of the biggest influences on our longevity, vitality and well-being.

We believe that eating mindfully brings about a greater state of awareness, appreciation and gratitude.

Here’s some of our tips and taken directly from the book “Follow Your Heart: Live, Eat, Be” Chapter 8 ‘Mindful Eating & Gratitude’ that may help guide you and connect more to your heart centre and practice mindful eating.

Step 1:

Always honour your food; where and how it was sourced, from farm to plate. Above all, show gratitude for it.

Step 2:

Engage all your sense when preparing and eating your food. Pause, take a breath, and carry on. Smell it, chew it, taste it, digest it slowly and mindfully.

Step 3:

Serve your meals in modest portions and be conscious of wastefulness. Eat leftovers, get creative with them.

Step 4:

Choose small bites and chew thoroughly and consciously. Connect to your heart.

Step 5:

Eat slowly, mindfully and with intention.  Be fully present with your food. When we eat mindfully, we are in a relaxed and calm nature.

Step 6:

Avoid skipping meals and grazing as this can sometimes leave you feeling unsettled and not mindful. Give yourself the opportunity to make mindful regular meals and healthy snacks to fuel your body and soul (your heart).

Step 7:

Ensure your meals have a healthy load of plant-based options. Eat your greens and eat the rainbow for your health and for the planet. Make conscious, mindful choices.

BELOW YOU WILL FIND A COLLECTION OF OUR FAVORITE RECIPES FOR YOU TO TRY…