You've all seen it happen. The 5 year old who has had a few too many juice boxes, cupcakes and cookies all in one day. Hyper, hyper, hyper and...CRASH. Why? Because the food we eat is not only meant to please the palate, but also to fuel our complex bodies. If the fuel you are putting into your body has little nutritional value and/or is chalk full of highly processed ingredients, fat and sugar, you can expect your body to do the same as that little 5 year old's; crash. Crash or drag or struggle or not thrive, however you want to say it, it's not fun, and it's not healthy. But listen, there can and should be a balance in the food you eat. It should be fun and fuel.
Along with being fuel for your body, food is a blessing and should be enjoyed! Keep your food fun by making your food taste good, trying new foods, and treating yourself now and then. Also keep in mind that your food is fuel, and that what goes into your mouth will affect your mood, energy level, productivity, immune system, and your overall health.
Food provides us with both pleasure and nutrition. Enjoy your food, keeping in mind that it truly has two purposes.
I made your banana chocolate chip muffins and they were soooooo good! Thanks for sharing the recipe! Good luck with your race coming up in a few weeks!
ReplyDeleteThanks Betsy! So glad you liked the muffins! They are one of my family's favorites. :) I got the original recipe from a friend, but just tweaked it a bit to make it a little healthier.
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