“…wasn’t focused on what I couldn’t have, but instead it was focused on what I could have….. Looking at ingredient lists, and cutting out chemicals, dyes, and artificial flavors just made sense to me.”
So how did I decide to eat?
Real clean (organic if available) food. The real food movement resonated with me. It was simple. It wasn’t restrictive. It was intuitive. I want to eat real natural foods. Plants. Vegetables. Fruits. Seeds. Legumes. High quality meat products. It wasn’t focused on what I couldn’t have, but instead it was focused on what I could have. Check out this list of all of the great foods that are real, that you may have never heard of. Looking at ingredient lists, and cutting out chemicals, dyes, and artificial flavors just made sense to me. I don’t want to eat foods that have been genetically modified, are covered in chemicals, or so manipulated that it doesn’t even resemble food anymore. I loved food. And eating real food allowed me to indulge in ways that I never have before. Eating clean doesn’t restrict me, it opens me up to a brand new palette of flavors, textures, and tastes. And when I travel, I am not restricted. If I am in New Zealand, which is known for some of the best lamb in the world, I get to enjoy it and still be consistent with my eating style. No restrictions. Just balance.
If you want to start eating clean, check out this blog post for some tips. Let me know if you have any questions!
Be Happy. Be Healthy. Be Free.
This is the final part of a 4 part series. If you missed any of the previous posts click one of the following, part 1, part 2, or part 3.
Dr. Kristian Henderson Edwards is a professor of public health, a natural lifestyle enthusiast, and the founder of BLK+GRN, an all-natural marketplace by all Black artisans. www.DrKristianH.com
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