Yummy Secret to Happiness #2

Mindful Eating

I hate diets. I even dislike nutrition plans. What I do love is mindful eating. 

What I try to do is notice how certain foods make me feel. Am I tired in the afternoon? What foods have I indulged in or not eaten enough of? Do I have a ton of energy? What foods did I eat that contributed to my energy spike? I keep a mental checklist of how many carbs, fruits, veggies and proteins I have eaten every day to make sure my body is getting what it needs for me to be at peak performance. If my body is happy, I am happy.

Every once in a while I will go on a cleanse and am strict for about a week then add back in more complex healthy foods. Great to clean out your body and hit the reset button. 

Here is a little sneak peek into my mindful eating. 

My Super Foods:

Avocados

Coconut Milk

Chia Seeds

Hemp Seeds

Purified H20

Walnuts

Blueberries

Apples

Dark Chocolate

Salmon

Kale

Quinoa

Olive Oil

Bananas

Herbal Tea

Carrot Juice

Foods I try to limit:

Gluten

Dairy

Carbs

Sugar

Foods I don't eat:

Meat

Processed foods

Favorite Shake Recipes:

Chocolate shake mix (Shakeology) 

1/2 Avocado

Coconut Milk

Strawberry shake mix (Shakeology)

Coconut Milk

Hemp Seeds

Chia Seeds

Pomegranate Juice (POM)

1/2 Banana

Orange Juice (Odwalla)

Carrot Juice (Odwalla)

Fresh Berries