Food

Food

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Remembering to eat really helps. You may find that at different stages of your process you might be drawn to, and need, different types of food.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">The general consensus seems to be that heavier foods are useful for grounding, these include grains, root vegetables, pulses, dairy products and meat. Protein should be an important element in your diet although, at times, animal products may become difficult to digest; in this case, to switch to plant-related protein sources eg. pulses or grain can be a better choice for your well-being.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Be aware that sweet foods and sugar can affect blood sugar levels, which can in turn destabilise your mood. Avoid stimulants such as caffeine, which is found in coffee, but also tea, fizzy drinks and in chocolate. Alcohol and fat-laden processed foods, with no nutritional content, can make you feel sluggish.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s important to eat fresh food any time you can, drink a lot, mainly water. Eat less, more often, is the healthiest way to manage your diet. However, fasting can intensify your experience.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Vitamins and minerals are vital for your balance, eg. vitamins C, vitamin B, Iron and Calcium.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">You may be able to tune into your physical well being and listen to what your body is calling for rather than what your mind is saying you ‘should’ be eating. Our bodies have a wisdom of their own if we can learn to listen to it.</span>