The human body is functioning today on things we put into it yesterday. Some things are utilized immediately, like water and juice, and some things, like meat, take six to 12 hours to digest. Processed foods typically linger the longest in the intestinal tract due to the disguise of artificial ingredients, fillers, binders and additives. That is precisely why some diets suggest an initial cleanse, three days of fasting, an enema or a liquid start. Your body is kind of like Thursday; not quite mid-week, not quite the weekend, not quite in the present!
How do we make our bodies function in the moment? Water, soups, juices, or smoothies made with fruits, veggies, and herbs and spices. Think of it like this; if you can drink it, your body can absorb it! Everything else has to be digested or broken down into a liquid and then absorbed. The more solids we ingest, the more water we must drink in order to properly liquify the nutrients to promote absorption. It may seem impractical to drink our diet, but it is possible to add more liquid to our food~
This morning, after perusing my weekly meal planning page, I blended up some oatmeal, protein mix, skim milk, strawberries, blueberries and some ice. It was a thick breakfast, a texture I am not used to. My normal shake of choice is dark cocoa powder, protein mix, skim milk, ice, and natural peanut butter; a little thinner and more decadent than oatmeal and strawberries. Both are delicious, both full of vitamins and minerals, both with fat and fuel, both ready for absorption; maybe I will just skip the oatmeal the next time I whip up a smoothie. Adding one or two liquid breakfasts a week can help the body finish digesting yesterday's steak and become present - not a bad idea~
So, eat real food, drink lots of water, and give your vitamins their vitamins~ Try a few new liquid recipes! Have some soup! Make a smoothie! Leave the things that come in a box... instead enjoy things that come out of a garden~ And, as always, remember to wash your hands.
Anna~
How do we make our bodies function in the moment? Water, soups, juices, or smoothies made with fruits, veggies, and herbs and spices. Think of it like this; if you can drink it, your body can absorb it! Everything else has to be digested or broken down into a liquid and then absorbed. The more solids we ingest, the more water we must drink in order to properly liquify the nutrients to promote absorption. It may seem impractical to drink our diet, but it is possible to add more liquid to our food~
This morning, after perusing my weekly meal planning page, I blended up some oatmeal, protein mix, skim milk, strawberries, blueberries and some ice. It was a thick breakfast, a texture I am not used to. My normal shake of choice is dark cocoa powder, protein mix, skim milk, ice, and natural peanut butter; a little thinner and more decadent than oatmeal and strawberries. Both are delicious, both full of vitamins and minerals, both with fat and fuel, both ready for absorption; maybe I will just skip the oatmeal the next time I whip up a smoothie. Adding one or two liquid breakfasts a week can help the body finish digesting yesterday's steak and become present - not a bad idea~
So, eat real food, drink lots of water, and give your vitamins their vitamins~ Try a few new liquid recipes! Have some soup! Make a smoothie! Leave the things that come in a box... instead enjoy things that come out of a garden~ And, as always, remember to wash your hands.
Anna~
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