Food As Fuel

KEEPING THE ENGINE RUNNING

Food is essential for our wellbeing. We know this is true. What & when we eat, can shape our day and ultimately bring success in what we're doing. Being mindful of these decisions will give us an advantage when doing physical or mental challenges.

We choose to eat certain types of food when we're tired and hungover that are high in fat, sugar and salt when what we really need are healthier options. There's a need for better understanding what our relationship is with food in order for us to better direct our decisions towards how we take on board the right food. Are we comfort eaters? Are we easily swayed by marketing? Do we chose certain foods for convenience over fresher options?

We Are What We Eat

I've made a pact with myself to avoid all 'mystery meat' - ie. nothing processed where the origins and content are not clear and avoid sauces unless made from fresh too. But on a down day, the brain dulled by alcohol, it's all too easy to make some poor choices and it's a shock to find the remnants of a kebab in the trash. When this happens, it's little surprise at how bad we feel after a night of putting the wrong fuel in...