What's that on your plate?

Today, it’s way too easy to not care about the food that we eat. We feed our body whatever we can, get rid of what we don’t need and it responds well to most of the stuff we tell it to do.  Out of habit, we rely on convenient foods like take-out, fast food and boxed dinners.

Eating a lot of these packaged and processed foods will definitely get us from meal to meal just fine. It’ll keep things running but if we could peak under the hood, we might not like what we would see. The issue is that these food-like products aren’t really supporting our bodies as good as we think they are. They can actually be responsible for things like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease; illnesses that our running through our community. 

Whether you are motivated to lose weight, build muscle, fight illness or just live a long happy life, shifting your attention to whole, plant based-foods will give your body the tools it needs to reach its potential.

Changing the way you eat might sound like a lot but it is a journey worth exploring. If taking the first step seems overwhelming, check out these four points tips to think about as you start out.

Where do I start?

1. Make food a priority. Food and how you eat is a major part of your lifestyle. Figure out how to make real food just as important. It may take some trial and error as you figure out what works for you.

2. Pick 1 thing to change 1st. Trying to change everything at once can be ambitious. Choose one area to focus your attention first and add others once you are comfortable.

3. Moderation is key. Giving in to cravings and momentary slips-ups are not the end of the world. Forgive yourself and get back on track. It’s all okay in moderation.

4. Change takes time. New routines and slow results may cause frustration. It’s important to realize that this is a process and it takes some time to re-learn how to eat to live.

Remember, a plant-based diet doesn't mean you have to become a vegetarian over night. But you do have to shift your attention to fresh fruits, vegetables and lean meats. Check back regularly as I share more tips and tricks to help you figure out what to put on your plate.

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Eat to live. Live to Be.

B. Bowden

Let's Eat!

What’s the word family,

I am the main contributor to the BMG Food page and I will be bringing you all things food and health. Shifting away from the annoyingly picky eater of my younger years towards the self-proclaimed vegetable enthusiast standing before you today, uniquely qualifies me to give a damn about what I eat and to share my experience with anyone who is willing to listen. It might also help that I have a background in teaching nutrition and cooking. My journey with food has been that of discovery, failure, perseverance and triumph and I want to share with y’all as I continue to learn along the way.

Like most of you, I have a family history of heart disease, diabetes and other illnesses that could be prevented or relieved by changing lifestyle habits and that’s why I’m so passionate about food. Food is powerful and somehow we seem to ignore its impact on our lives. For most food is a means to end but in reality for many it winds up being the means to THE END.

We know that from meal prep tips to myth debunking, access to food and health information can be overwhelming. Check us out as we navigate some of those confusing topics and provide tools and tips to make positive changes on your plate.

Grab a plate, pull up a chair. Let’s eat!