I see you sitting down to eat your lunch and the first thing you do is pick up your phone and start catching up on your news and social media. Maybe you are eating and reading this right now!
B.C. (before cell phones), there were moments throughout the day where we would be forced to take a natural pause to reflect and enjoy the present moment. Last night I was out to dinner and as soon as my friend left the table for the bathroom, I picked up my cell phone. What would I have done before? Look around, people watch, contemplate life, and reflect on whether I was still hungry or not? How boring! Instead I caught up on TMZ’s latest breaking news. I am so glad I know about Justin Beiber’s latest whereabouts instead of enjoying the environment around me. At some point or another, most of us are guilty of becoming addicted to all the perks of instant access to the Internet. Americans look at their phones up to 150 times per day! WE NEED HELP!
How many of you have been shot a dirty look or two when you pick up your phones at a stop light, or even worse, as you are actually driving (intuition says put the phone down, there’s nothing so important that it is worth an accident) . We know this is so dangerous because it takes our attention away from the task at hand, which is pretty damn important! When we peruse our phones as we eat, the SAME THING is happening and our attention is no longer on our food. We then start shoveling food in as a means to an end. We numb out and it doesn’t really matter what we are eating, there is no way to feel satisfied by something we aren’t paying attention to!
The foundational rule of conscious eating is to have our awareness and attention be on our eating experience for the duration of the meal. This is the only way to slow down and fully enjoy our food, so we don’t crave the wrong foods later on.
Try shutting off your phone and give yourself a technology time out! Your friend-of-a-friend’s kid’s first day of school outfit is not really your main concern. Reconnect with your food and you are guaranteed to eat less, enjoy more and be more present with the day-to-day beauty that is happening around you. If you are really brave, try cell phone free Sundays, it can free us from what feels like being chained to our phones at all times. If you guys need me on Sunday, page my 1990s beeper...it's clear, with a hot pink clip.
Louis CK and I agree :)
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Congrats Garrett!
B.C. (before cell phones), there were moments throughout the day where we would be forced to take a natural pause to reflect and enjoy the present moment. Last night I was out to dinner and as soon as my friend left the table for the bathroom, I picked up my cell phone. What would I have done before? Look around, people watch, contemplate life, and reflect on whether I was still hungry or not? How boring! Instead I caught up on TMZ’s latest breaking news. I am so glad I know about Justin Beiber’s latest whereabouts instead of enjoying the environment around me. At some point or another, most of us are guilty of becoming addicted to all the perks of instant access to the Internet. Americans look at their phones up to 150 times per day! WE NEED HELP!
How many of you have been shot a dirty look or two when you pick up your phones at a stop light, or even worse, as you are actually driving (intuition says put the phone down, there’s nothing so important that it is worth an accident) . We know this is so dangerous because it takes our attention away from the task at hand, which is pretty damn important! When we peruse our phones as we eat, the SAME THING is happening and our attention is no longer on our food. We then start shoveling food in as a means to an end. We numb out and it doesn’t really matter what we are eating, there is no way to feel satisfied by something we aren’t paying attention to!
The foundational rule of conscious eating is to have our awareness and attention be on our eating experience for the duration of the meal. This is the only way to slow down and fully enjoy our food, so we don’t crave the wrong foods later on.
Try shutting off your phone and give yourself a technology time out! Your friend-of-a-friend’s kid’s first day of school outfit is not really your main concern. Reconnect with your food and you are guaranteed to eat less, enjoy more and be more present with the day-to-day beauty that is happening around you. If you are really brave, try cell phone free Sundays, it can free us from what feels like being chained to our phones at all times. If you guys need me on Sunday, page my 1990s beeper...it's clear, with a hot pink clip.
Louis CK and I agree :)
Success Story
Congrats Garrett!
"Carly, our sincerest thanks for our time with you. Amy and I agreed that our experience with Nutritional Wisdom was fundamentally life-changing. We are much happier and healthier in so many different aspects!"
Recipe of the Week
Grilled Kale w/ Garlic, Chiles, & Bacon
(yep, you can grill kale!)
Ingredients:
1 bunch kale, stems removed
1 tbsp high-heat oil (macadamia nut, grapeseed, sunflower, etc.)
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1 fresh red chile, thinly sliced
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 slices thick bacon, cut into 1/3-inch pieces
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
zest from 1 lemon
Directions:
Chop the kale into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a large bowl. Add 1 tbsp of oil, garlic and chile, season with sea salt and pepper, and massage (yep, get your hands in there!) for 2 minutes. In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp, approximately 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel. Light the grill and place a 10-inch ring on the grill to contain the kale. Place the kale inside the ring and press down to create an even layer. Grill until lightly browned on the bottom side, approximately 2 minutes. Using tongs, turn the kale over and grill on the other side for 2 minutes. Transfer the kale to a bowl and toss with bacon, olive oil, lemon zest and lemon juice and season with sea salt. Serve and enjoy!
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Recipe adapted from and photo courtesy of Adam Lang from Food and Wine magazine
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