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When I was a kid, I didn’t like all the food that was put in front of me. Ok, full disclosure, that’s is an understatement. Chewing on a piece of capsicum or tasting celery would make me run to the bathroom or a sink. My parents still sigh when they think back to how long it took me to finish my plate. I could easily spend the better part of an hour, picking out the ”green stuff” that I saw in the bami goreng we were having. While I do not think you should force yourself, or anyone else, to eat something they feel tastes awful, I am glad my parents and friends always encouraged me to try new things and food I thought I did not like. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
I still don’t enjoy raw bell peppers but I appreciate them in sauces and soups. While I used to despise onions, I now list a good onion bread as one of my favourite kinds of bread. So why am I telling you all this? When people talk about food, I often hear that they find it difficult to find the time to eat what they really want. Sometimes, they feel it is difficult to make choices when it comes to what to eat, or what not to eat. In this article, I want to share what I call Truthful Living Food and what that means to me. It is about how I make choices regarding what to eat and how food fits into my life. Hopefully, it will help you in trying to figure out what works best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Having lived in both Europe and North America, one of the first differences I noticed was that people eat out regularly in North America, where Europeans prefer to prepare their own food. I believe that there are advantages and disadvantages to both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The last reason can also be a good thing but since I usually try to dine out on a low budget, it is not always easy to find a place where they serve food that I really enjoy and I don’t feel like I could have made at home for much less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I enjoy going out for dinner for a special occasion. It is nice to have a change of scenery every now and then. I also go out when no one in the house feels like cooking and there is nothing left in the cabinets. When that is the case, a ”lazy-people-dinner” is not even an option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Know what you are buying. If you are not used to it, reading food labels can be a bit intimidating. If this is the case, just start small. Pick food that you regularly use and have a look at the label. If there is an ingredient listed that you are not familiar with, just look it up online and get familiar with what it does (is it a thickening agent or a flavour enhancer etc.) The more you learn, the easier it becomes to make informed choices about eating vegan or gluten-free, switch to organic products or to decide if you want to try to use less processed foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I like to have a number of things in my house at all times so that it is easy to whip something up if I have to improvise last minute. These are things that usually have a long shelf life and that I use regularly. If you want to have a look at the things I usually have in my kitchen and would come in handy for my favourite recipes, check out my article [Staple Pantry Food]<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To make it a bit easier to plan your meals, it is good to realise what your average day looks like. What time do you get up, are you on-route when you are going to enjoy your lunch, how much time do you have to prepare your breakfast or dinner and how much time are you willing to spend on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When possible, I like to have set-times to I eat. When there is a lot going on and I cannot stick to exact times, I try to be as close as I can be. Aside from the fact that it makes it easier to plan other things that need to be done during the day, I enjoy taking that time to take a step back from work or whatever it is I am doing, and let myself relax. I am always very tempted to keep working once I get sucked into something but I find that I am more productive and more efficient when I take regular breaks and take care of myself. So if you are busy, don’t be tempted to have your food while you are working or when you are watching the news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Try to consciously go and sit somewhere else, set the table if you can, and create a quiet moment to be aware of what it is, you are eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most people do not have the time (or energy, or interest) to cook incredibly elaborate meals every night. If you do, I assume that you are not reading this article but instead are perusing a fantastic cooking book or website on something like gastronomy. Even though I love to read about food and develop recipes, I want my meals and snacks to be very delicious, easy to make and if possible, ready in a short amount of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\nEating at Regular Times<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Delicious, easy to make and fast Truthful Living Food<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A few ways to achieve this are:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n