Here's some food for thought...

...what are your thoughts toward food? Have you ever considered how you actually felt about the food you consume on a daily basis?

Personally, I think of food as nourishment. (I really like that word, nourish.) I like to think of eating as a way of feeding my soul. Now, maybe that's because I read one too many Chicken Soup for the Soul books as a child, but nonetheless. My mind: food = nourishment = feeding the soul.

Think of it this way: When you eat something that is very satisfying for your appetite, you inevitably feel delighted, right? It's because you're literally doing your mind and body a favor. You're giving your body the nutrients it needs while mentally treating yourself to something pleasurable for the taste buds.

I'm just kind of rambling here, but I find the relationship among mind, body, and spirit (or soul for the sake of this post) so very interesting. As I continue to explore the dietitian profession, I am discovering there's an intricate link between how we think about food and our eating habits. It's worth considering your own feelings and habits every now and then, don't ya think?