Why embrace the slow food movement?
Slow living is all about enjoying the little things in life, and slow food is all about enjoying food in the same way. Slow food is about savoring local, traditional, wholesome, and, whenever possible, organic and homegrown food. It’s about taking the time to cook and eat your food mindfully, and about appreciating the flavors and textures of each bite.
Embracing the food culture around you is all about cooking with what’s in season, using locally sourced ingredients, and sharing the deliciousness of carefully chosen foods with your loved ones.
Slow food’s focus on quality is more important than you might think. And I’m not trying to be cliché, but we really are “what we eat.” I’d like to add that we are also “how we eat.”
Eating slowly and mindfully allows us to savor our food and appreciate its flavors. It also gives us a chance to connect with the people we’re eating with and the environment around us. When we eat quickly and on the go, we’re more likely to make unhealthy choices and overeat. We’re also more likely to miss out on the social and environmental aspects of food.
So next time you eat, slow down and savor your food. You might be surprised at how much you enjoy it!
If you’re always grabbing whatever is fast, easy, and convenient, you’re probably living a fast-paced, stressful life where you’re always multitasking. Eating slowly just makes sense when you’re trying to live a slower, more intentional, and enjoyable life.
CREED OF THE SLOW FOOD MOVEMENT
- Good: a fresh and flavorsome seasonal diet that satisfies the senses and is part of our local culture
- Clean: food production and consumption that does not harm the environment, animal welfare or our health
- Fair: accessible prices for consumers and fair conditions and pay for small-scale producers
PLANT AN HERB GARDEN
If you wanna start small, planting some herbs in indoor planters or even in a small flowerbed is a great way to build your confidence while adding natural, homegrown, and organic flavor to your cooking. Your family can help with caring for the small herb garden, learning together how natural the process of real food is and how the earth can nourish our bodies. It’s a fun and rewarding activity that everyone can enjoy.
PLANT A VEGETABLE GARDEN
Vegetable gardens are the way to go. They’re one of the best ways to connect with nature, the seasons, and the earth. Growing your own vegetables is a great way to learn about what’s in season locally, and it’s also a fun and rewarding way to add fresh, tasty veggies to your diet. Plus, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of satisfaction you get from eating a meal that you grew yourself!
Peace & Harmony, Cheryl
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