Faith & Fitness - Isaiah 55:2

"Why spend your money on food that does not give you strength? Why pay for food that does you no good? Listen to me, and you will eat what is good. You will enjoy the finest food." ~ Isaiah 55:2

This scripture gave me support, but I hesitate to share it. Let me explain...

ALL food is a blessing.

There is nothing terribly virtuous about what a person eats, but there is meaning to us for those choices. I believe that is important.

When I was unhealthy, food choices were a tool I used to address that.

For a while, I felt like I was "smarter" than others who chose differently.

Then I went through a phase when I was ashamed of how I judged others based on how they ate.

Felt like if others did what I was doing, I was “right”.

But it's just food - not values.

All types of food provide something we need...

💥All foods have macronutritients and calories - our energy source.

🍎Some foods also have micronutrients - our health source.

🍕Some foods have psychological benefits so we don't feel like we're deprived.

People ask me frequently what I eat expecting me to name a plan - "plant-based", "keto", "paleo", etc.

Nothing like that. I eat foods I enjoy and that help me feel good.

Some are highly nutritious, some aren't.

All are there for a reason.

The “best” plan for you is the one you like to feel healthy and that you can sustain.

But when I need to suggest something, I always suggest that 80/20 rule - mostly whole foods with some treats - because deprivation never works in the long run.

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