Health trends are fun to try out and learn about, but I think that we each know what is best for our own bodies. If gluten doesn’t irritate me I may not remove it completely out of my diet just because everyone else is doing it. If someone suffers from Celiac disease then they should definitely remove it completely out of their diet. Conscious eating is the most important way to consume foods. Being aware of what your body needs and doesn’t need will help you to live a healthy life. As Swami Kripalu said, “The topic of diet is a maze in which even the most intelligent person can get lost.” Here are five steps to practice conscious eating…
You will notice that the more conscious you are of your eating habits the healthier you will become. You will learn what works and doesn’t work for your body through trial and error. I once blended an entire raw, organic, red beet into my smoothie without realizing it would make me totally sick to my stomach! Some things work for some people and not for others. Enjoy being healthy and consciously eating!