You might think after reading the title that you’re in the wrong place, or that I’ve quickly grown tired of nutrition. But bear with me, I’ll try to explain it clearly.
One of the goals I set out for myself when planning this blog was to try to debunk the myths associated with healthy eating. There are quite a few, and I encounter them at every turn. Today, I want to address the first one:
Myth No. 1: There is only one “correct” way to eat healthy.
We have (usually very convincing and logical) arguments from many groups about why their way should be the right one, whether it’s low-carb, keto, veganism, paleo… Yes, it’s entirely possible to live healthily following these diets or lifestyles. But the absolute claim that one of them is the right, healthiest one overlooks an important fact.
Our bodies are unique, and what works for one might not work for another. We see this clearly in many other examples related to our bodies. It can’t be said that one makeup color or hairstyle suits all women. Nor can there be one “right” style of clothes for everyone because we are all different; some may feel better in flowy dresses while others prefer jeans. Similarly, there is no one “right” dietary style.
At first glance, one might conclude that my ideal diet could therefore be hamburgers with fries washed down with soda or perhaps chocolate bars and lollipops. And here the parallel with clothing (though admittedly slightly awkwardly) continues.
We can compare the quality of the food we eat to the quality of the materials and the cut of the clothing we wear. Eating industrially processed products full of sugar, additives, artificial colorings, and preservatives is like putting on a cheap, poorly sewn shirt made of scratchy material that was left over in a discount bin in Poundland. It serves its purpose – it clothes us and might look okay from a distance, but it’s uncomfortable, doesn’t fit well, itches, and I might even get a rash from it – it’s incomparable to a quality, comfortable, precisely tailored cotton piece. I will simply look and feel better in the latter.
If we eat quality foods (and what exactly that means and how to easily recognize them is something I focus on in my e-book), it’s up to us to tune into our bodies and discover what exactly suits us (and yes, you can read about how I have done that in my e-book too).
I am a mother of three with a passion for cooking and healthy lifestyle. My goal is to show all families that it’s actually really simple to cook healthy, everybody can eat great food, feel great and never stress about food.
