Entry #3: Temple
Your body is your temple. You are what you eat.
In a vibrational universe everything has a vibration and a frequency. You have it, food has it, every country has its own unique vibe and so on.
You can change your vibration by changing your thoughts. New, positive thoughts will automatically have a positive impact on your outlook, the way you feel and therefore how you show up in the world through your words and actions.
A happy you is a kind(er) you or <fill in the gap> you. A not-so-happy you is less kind, patient, helpful and/or positive, right?
The vibration of the food is determined by its source—does it come from the earth, has it been grown organically or sprayed with pesticides and other substances that negatively affect human health; is it GMO-grown or perhaps a sugary product with one intention only and that is to create your addiction to it through chemical processes in your body that impact your brain and your emotions.
In my own health journey including my physical, mental, emotional and spiritual body, I have found that lower vibrational food such as heavily processed food (candy, ice cream, biscuits, frozen meals and fast foods to name a few) make me physically unwell—fatigued and not-so-happy emotionally.
This has been proven scientifically with many established media outlets and organisations publishing articles about the most recent findings. Here’s a few if you’d like to deep dive into this topic so that you can make the best choice for you (from a place of awareness vs being driven by your food addictions):
The Link Between Highly Processed Foods and Brain Health published by The New York Times
Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Mental Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies published by NIH, National Library of medicine
Hopefully, this awareness or a confirmation of what you already intuitively knew was true, has inspired you to be a food detective. Start by understanding how to differentiate between the foods that are good for you vs those to avoid. This article on ‘Processed Foods and Health’ by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health will get you moving in the right direction.
If you’re not yet ready to let go off your existing food habits that don’t support your overall wellbeing and commit to a healthy-for-you nutritional plan, I double dare you to take on the challenge I’m about to lay out in front of you and invite you to journal like your life depends on it (because it does).
Double dare week 1
Eat whatever you feel like eating—indulge in emotional eating and be sure to journal before and after each meal as well as throughout the day. This is where the gold is.
Fo example,
You could write down how you felt before each meal and why you choose the specific food - what does it represent to you in your given emotional state?
How did you feel afterwards - are you full, energized and ready to conquer the day or are you tired, feel heavy and would love to take a nap or consume content that doesn’t add to your life?
What thoughts and emotions are dominant throughout the day and how are they shaping your moment-to-moment choices?
Have you noticed a change in your cravings? In other words, do you see a connection between the unhealthy foods you ate and your cravings for the said foods?
Are you enjoying the experience? Is it worth it? So if it took 20 minutes to eat a heavily processed meal ‘you’(read the billions of bacteria in your gut driving you to consume the nutrients that they need to survive—you can read more about it here) really ‘wanted’ but now for the next 3-4 hours (or longer depending on the time your body needs to process it) you feel fatigued, foggy, you’re not in the mood to create what brings you joy and/or <fill in the gap>.
Are you ready to jump into week 2 with determination to turn around what’s not working for you and excitement to consciously experience the connection between eating nourishing-for-your-body foods, your energy level and overall wellbeing?
Double dare week 2
Get ready to detox your body and go through sugar withdrawal symptoms. In my experience, the first 3 days are the most challenging, so tap into your strong will and focus on the end result: happier you, more energised and focused you etc.
Water is your friend so drink plenty of water to flush out the toxins from your body. Fresh fruits, root and leafy vegetables, fresh salmon and a home-made-kefir are some of the foods that will help your body reset while keeping it nourished.
Don’t forget to journal. Compare where you were in week one with where you are today and re-choose week 2 over and over again until it’s part of your lifestyle.
