Maximize your relationship with food

Food nourishes our bodies but it can also contribute to our fears, happiness, pain and relaxation. We don’t often think about food in the context of relationships but we all have an undeniable bond with cuisine. Your relationship might be more of a new found love, an old reliable friend, a confidant or even just outright abusive. Just like a marriage, girlfriend or boyfriend the relationship we each have with food requires constant communication, commitment and respect in order to flourish into a healthy union.

The first step to maximize your relationship with food is to enjoy food! Practice enjoyment throughout the entire process from purchase or harvest, preparation and finally consumption. Try these easy tips and start your journey to make tomorrow better than today: Cooking isn’t a chore, it’s a reason to gather together and create something from nothing. Consume less of the best, quality should supersede quantity for true satisfaction. Shop fresh, no one wants to be in a stale relationship. Get back to the basics; fruits, veggies and legumes are the building blocks of a happy union. Eat with all five senses; your nose should lead the way followed by your eyes, ears, your finger tips and finally your taste buds.