Is DIET a Dirty Word?

Come January, diet is at the top of the list for new years resolutions. You may think that diet a dirty word.  Afterall, it has 4 letters… isn’t that one of the criterias? My recipe below is definitely a 4 letter word, but not dirty - it’s YUMM! 

What makes something a dirty word? I think it’s the feeling that goes along with it. If you are someone who has struggled with keeping a healthy weight, diet may be a dirty word for you, as  you may associate it with a lot of restrictions.  Oxford defines diet as  the kinds of food that a person or community habitually eats.  There is no mention of restriction.  The definition of food is any nutritious substance that is ingested. That means not only what you eat, but what you listen to, who you hang out with, the thoughts you tell yourself, your environment! Now that is some food for thought!

Steve Jobs is quoted as saying, “Eat your food as your medicine. Otherwise, you have to eat medicine as your food”. This is a profound truth.

Instead of going on a diet, try to be more mindful when you eat. Use the acronym DIET to ask yourself two questions: Do I Eat This? And Does It Evoke Transformation? Pie, ice cream and soda would be a NO. Fresh, colorful, non-processed food, like this salmon recipe would be a YES. 

There are so many foods that are healthy and delicious! Okinawan sweet potatoes are high in antioxidants. Beets, pineapple, and blueberries are anti-inflammatory. Salmon is good for your heart. It also helps decrease inflammation and improve brain function. I need that!

The other ingredients in this recipe are healthy too. Organic honey - aids with digestion and boosts the immune system.  Lemon - rich in vitamin C, Rosemary - reduces inflammation. You may notice a theme here.  I’m choosing food as medicine to help with inflammation and increase brain function. 

Take some time to do some research to see what foods you can eat as medicine and keep you healthy.

Honey Dijon Salmon