Today’s subject is a hard one for me, so let’s be real and honest, okay?
Food is a tricky thing for me. I understand how good, nutritious food is beneficial to our bodies. Eating lots of vegetables and less processed food, going gluten-free or even Paleo – they’re all good, good things. I’ve seen the positive effects in myself as well as my family.
But.
We’re currently on a pretty tight budget and staying on track means letting go of some of those strict dietary rules. With seven mouths to feed, there’s just not enough money to always buy the freshest/grass-fed/organic/best ingredients. Honestly, it causes me a lot of stress and guilt.
Feeding myself and my family isn’t ending anytime soon and this obsession with optimal health can quickly turn into an idol. It has in the past for me. Maybe finding contentment with food means slowing down, eating realistic portions and just being thankful for what’s set before you. Maybe finding contentment with food means eating the best with what you’ve got.
Yet another pep talk:
+ Let food be a positive part of life, not something to stress, obsess or worry about.
+ Find the method of meal planning that works best and stick with that.
+ There’s no shame in making a box of pasta for dinner sometimes (but try to add a vegetable for good measure too).
