The Problem with Moderation

Moderation is a term that is often bandied about by people when they no longer understand what to eat. Unfortunately, this approach to eating fails nearly 100% of the time.

My grandfather was the first person I had ever hear use the saying. He was born in the West Indies in the late 1800s. To him moderation meant eating his meals made from whole ingredients such as meat (including seafood and chicken), vegetables, bread, rice, fruit, dairy and tea. Snacks, desserts and alcohol were occasional indulgences mainly reserved for birthday parties, weddings and holidays.

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Why Good Equipment is Crucial to Good Diet

One of the biggest problems people have with eating better is the concept of quick and easy that has been shoved down our throats by the media. If marketing executives have succeeded in nothing else, they have convinced us that we are not worth the time and effort of preparing ourselves nourishing meals that satisfy our souls.

If time is of the essence in your kitchen (and no doubt it truly is for some of us), then consider upgrading your knife collection. Many tools can make cooking easier, but in my experience, have a good set of Japanese kitchen knives has made an enormous difference in the amount of time spent in the kitchen.

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Sleep Tight

When you begin to experience the miracle of great nutrition, it’s easy to forget that the quality of your sleep is nearly as important. I have seen (and experienced) lulls in health brought on by lack of proper rest. Many experts also suggest that you should sit on chairs that conform to your body’s shape. Try bean bags as an alternative to the usual stiff chairs that can throw off your posture.