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…

kreative

27th Dec 2011 11:16am

I have a weight issue that I am working on. Hasn't made a difference from when we were in hard times or not particularly. I didn't eat take away or junk all the time. In fact, one of my biggest problems was in skipping meals. I would go all day without eating and just eat a normal size main meal. Wondered why I had a headache when I had not consumed food or water all day!

I lost a lot of weight doing weight watchers and aqua aerobics but couldn't shift any more til going on a gluten free diet which coincided with eating lots of raw veg/salads. I start with warm water and lemon, then 15 minutes later I have raw veg juice.

I have also found since stopping artificial sweeteners that a lot of aches and pains have gone. I use stevia the most.

My gluten intolerance showed up when I was eating frozen lean meals for work every day. I don't recommend them, Now, if I want convenience, I use LaZuppa soups. They are gluten and dairy free, are like home made and don't have the preservatives in them.

I have also gone to using goat milk and goat milk yoghurt from the health food store.

It IS costing me a fortune to eat well. But, it also costs a fortune to live on frozen meals and take away.

I go to the markets to get the fresh produce and this works to save as even if a lot of the products aren't always cheaper, they taste better and are fresher so they last.

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