Is the answer to happiness actually hidden in the food that we consume, each and every day?

Posted by: Rainbow

15th Jun 2011 12:16pm

Whilst many health authorities preach the benefits of consuming an organic diet, practically speaking, this just isn't an option for many households with prices being exceedingly higher than that of standard produce. It seems people these days wouldn't falter at getting a loan for a fancy car, new boat or a huge TV, yet when it comes to fuel for the body, spending more money on a higher quality of produce just doesn’t appeal. Is there not a direct relationship between food and our mood? If we eat well, we feel well, right? By introducing this simple concept into our lives, surely we’ll have more energy, a positive outlook and new found tools to assist our brains in working more efficiently and productively. In turn, this will enable us to make more money, thus allowing us to buy the big cars and the new boats! Is it a catch 22? Perhaps we have it all wrong…

beavis

16th Jun 2011 11:21am

I used to hide behind food and I thought it was my friend and consequently the kilos crept on over the years until I reached a whopping 120 kgs. I then began to realise that food was indeed not my friend (or at least the amount of food I ate) as I had high blood pressure and was pre-diabetic. I talked to my GP and after long and hard deliberations I took the plunge and had gastic banding surgery. A lot of people feel this is an extreme measure but I had tried every diet over the years and was at a stage where something more drastic was needed. I am now 2 and a half years post op, have lost a whopping 57 kgs and I feel fantastic. It is the best thing I could have done for myself, I no longer have high blood pressure and have completely gone off medication and am no longer pre-diabetic. Food is no longer a focus in my life and I eat small amounts of most things but find I crave more healthy foods now and cannot stomach high fat foods anymore.

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