Growth Books

In order to flourish as individuals, families and communities, it is important that we nourish ourselves with good company, inspirational thoughts and pictures and nourishing food. Eating well goes way beyond “diet”. It involves being conscious about what you eat, where it comes from, how it’s grown. By buying wholesome, organic foods when you can, you give a great gift to your body and to the planet! Cooking and preparing food is a sacred activity that is truly magical in many ways. Some kind of alchemy takes place in the kitchen, where raw ingredients are transformed into a meal. And this alchemy is not just physical. Have you ever heard the saying that “the most important ingredient is Love”? Food preparation can be a relaxing and enjoyable activity, that grounds and connects you with the cycle of Life. Or it can be a stressful hurry. The choice is yours! If you want to create a more peaceful and loving energy around your food preparation, consider creating the space before you start. Tidy the kitchen and put on your favourite music. What you feel when you cook, energetically affects the food you eat…. So you might as well enjoy it! Making time to eat in a peaceful surrounding, or with good company, will help your whole body to relax and support the digestive system to function better. Simply deciding to feel gratitude for the food that is on your plate is a powerful way to make food more enjoyable. Another, often overlooked aspect of eating well is chewing. Chewing slowly and deliberately not only helps the physical digestion of food, it also helps you to become consciously aware of what you are eating. Of course, if you find it an effort and a struggle, don’t do it! Nourishing food is meant to be enjoyed.