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I consider myself very conscious. I transitioned to a mainly plant-based approach to my diet a while ago, based on environmental and health reasons. It brought a constant re-learning to my life as I am discovering what natural ingredients and plants can offer us as food. I was dairy-free for years before the pivot but still, cutting out lean meat needs you to educate yourself on plant proteins and learn a new way around the kitchen. Good news: nothing goes bad in our fridge anymore. 😀 Plus, once you become competent in macronutrients and learn how to build your meals from vegetables, grains, nuts and seed to meet your daily nutrient needs, you’re fine!
It is the life-cycle of the food I either put on the table or consume when eating out and every participant that touches it on its way. From the moment it gets grown, through production and procedure, packaging, transport, preparation and the environment it gets consumed, through the management of leftovers and waste.
Food is my primary language to connect with myself and with my family and friends. It is fuel and a means for connection at the same time.
My grandmother was the baker in the family and when she baked, she baked for the entire community: us, her family and the neighbours. Food was something she gave in exchange and found her craft in. My mother used to cook large batches of weekend comfort food and when we all sat down around the table, food created a calm and stress-free moment we all adored.
Unlike them, I found myself building a visual and health-focused relationship with food. I eat with my eyes first and I go for nutrients. I’m less of a family provider more of an enabler who teaches her partner to cook and spreads the word of fresh produce and vegetables.