The Irony of Food

"We [animals] eat to live, these guys live to eat...
For humans, enough is never enough!"
-Over The Hedge

Food holds such a special place in my heart.
It's present at every special occasion: family gatherings, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, or just because.
It can bring comfort and joy.
Some of my fondest memories are centered around food.
An amazing meal could possibly even bring me to tears.

But lately, food hasn't been creating the best memories for me.
Heart burn, acid reflux, migraines, etc.
I don't think these are one-off situations.

I find it to be such cruel irony that the things we like to eat are the things that make us sick.

"FOOD is the most widely abused anti-anxiety drug in America, and EXERCISE is the most potent yet underutilized antidepressant."
-Bill Phillips

 I'm at an interesting point in my life (and for the year) where I want to improve my health.
The "what" isn't anything new, but it's the "why" that is eye-opening:
I love carbs. And cheese. but it seems it does not love me.
Or more like, it is not healthy for me.
As per Melissa Hartwig in It Starts with Food:
“There is no food neutral; there is no food Switzerland—every single thing you put in your mouth is either making you more healthy or less healthy.

I'm glad that there are more subtle signs around me, that act as reminders of my new food intentions.
Consistency is the key now.
I've been eating as clean as possible for... 12 hours now.
Great.

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