What Goes Down the Pie Hole…..

My good friend Dani always says whatever goes down the pie hole will either heal you or kill you. I believe this. She healed her body of 24 years of suffering by starting to eat whole, nourishing foods.

I have people ask me all the time; what should I eat? When should I eat? How much should I eat? I say the same thing to most people. Eat as much whole, single ingredient food as much as possible. If you can eat “in season”….even better. This ensures you receive maximum nutrients to keep your body performing its best. I also encourage clients to cook at home as much as possible. Most meals out are cooked in inflammatory seed oils which leave the body feeling achy and sluggish. The only oils I have in my house are coconut oil, avocado oil (can handle high heat), good quality olive oil and butter/ghee. These are the only oils you need to cook with on a daily basis. This is an easy “ditch and switch.” You will not miss any other oils you may be using. Not. one. bit.

I keep my fiber extremely high. I know some people may not be able to tolerate high fiber, but if you do not have any health concerns; keep the fiber high. It is never a one-size fits all. This will ensure you move stool well, feel full and satisfied and enjoy the benefit of tons of nutrients. High quality protein is also extremely important for us ladies. This keeps our bone density strong, muscles supported and our bodies feeling the best in our clothes. We have to move weights in the gym or get a weighted vest to put constant pressure on our skeletal system. It cannot be optional. If not, we are looking at brittle bones leading to breaks, longer recoveries and quality of life being compromised. We have to work at this.

Switch up your proteins. One night might be a small filet, another night might be a juicy, chicken breast, next night might be sautéed shrimp or salmon. Mix it up. It doesn’t have to be boring. Play with different spices and condiments. I love coconut aminos and no sugar dijon mustard mixed together. I put it on almost everything, and it is a base for my salad dressings. Keep things doable, repeatable and simple. You can pair your protein with any veggie or mix them all together. Roast them, sauté them, peel them and have a raw version of a veggie, air fry them; there are so many options to mess with textures to keep it interesting.

Pick a few simple recipes this week that have 5-7 ingredients or less and make them over and over. This keeps it less overwhelming if cooking isn’t your thing. Push yourself, because you are worth it! Food equals love. If we cannot give ourselves nourishing food, what are we doing? We only have one body, one temple. Let’s take care of it. Challenge yourself to learn a new recipe, or add a new veggie into dinner for your family.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20: “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price, So glorify God in your body.”

When we “know” better, we can “do” better!
Here’s to your health my friends.

Love,
Emily