Relationship With Food

Referring to our relationship with food as a relationship may sound a bit strange to those who are not familiar with this idea. Believe me, you have a relationship with food that most people don’t even realize they have. “The way in which two or more people or things are connected” is how the dictionary defines the term “relationship.” In other words, your body will appreciate you if you feed it healthy meals and wonderful things. Everything is interconnected. In other words, just as you wouldn’t want to allow a friend into your house with whom you don’t get along or who doesn’t make you feel good, the food you eat should also be healthy and helpful to your body.

This is maybe even more true when you consider that you are welcoming food into your body rather than just into your house.

The food you eat and your attitude toward it may affect you and your life, even if you are not conscious of this. It’s common knowledge that eating something that doesn’t suit you may spoil your day. Ever eat a large piece of chocolate cake, for instance, and then feel ten times worse? Eating meals high in sugar might make you feel exhausted and prevent you from working well. On the other hand, mindfully cooking for others and yourself tends to have positive physical effects.

Choosing a green juice instead of a milkshake when you’re feeling exhausted, for instance, might improve your mood at that very moment. Only when both partners are working together can a relationship function at its best; if you take the time to think about the kinds of meals you should eat to feed your body, your relationship will be happier and healthier.

But relationships may get nasty occasionally. Food is a coping mechanism for busy and hectic lives, and many individuals turn to food to manage their internal turmoil when they feel that life is too much to bear.

Relationships don’t function this way. When you give your body too much of the incorrect food, it can strain relationships in ways that are harmful. A typical example is going to the movies and scoffing at a bucket of popcorn. In today’s world, even the idea of not having a cone of ice cream before the movie starts is too much for some people to handle. But this is bad for your finances as well as your relationship with food.

We appear to have fallen into this vicious cycle, and I firmly think that we can reverse it by practicing mindful eating. When you know you’re heading to the gym later, for instance, how frequently do you treat yourself to an additional chocolate bar? All too frequently. A healthy relationship with eating is letting go of the idea that food is a reward for working out. It entails making an effort to feed your body wholesome nutrients and taking note of all the items you can eat rather than those you shouldn’t.

I understand your thoughts. Talking about having a healthy relationship with food is all well and good, but how can I actually achieve one? Easy. Make healthy substitutions, think about what you’re putting into your body, stop comparing yourself to others, and—above all—engage in mindful eating. Foods that feel pleasant and are in harmony with your body. In the end, your dietary decisions and the connections you either foster or destroy will have an impact on your body, mind, and emotions. Depending on how much you spend on them, your connection with food might evolve similarly to your relationship with others. It will not only help you, but everyone around you will also benefit from your energy and enthusiasm for life.

You might be surprised to learn how deeply you are connected to food. It affects many facets of life, including your well-being and emotions, and it may be able to stop diseases like diabetes and obesity from developing. There is a rising tendency these days when individuals think they can get in shape and be fine in a short period of time. But in my view, one should naturally take care of their health and concentrate on developing and strengthening their connection with food instead of depending on all these quick and artificial fixes. The body would appreciate it.

Dear Readers,

Thank you for reading. Until next time, stay healthy and savour every bite. If you liked reading this, please like and subscribe.

~preeti 😊