Preconditions: Diet

An effective mindfulness practice is holistic and addresses causes and conditions. Not only what we eat, but when and how often we eat matters. Nutrient-dense foods provide the body with the macro and micronutrients the body needs. The integrity of the nerve cells in the brain depends on fats, amino acids, and other nutrients which we get from the foods we eat. What we eat affects our concentration, energy levels, and moods for better or for worse.

Reviews

Jonathan, first of all I want to thank you for taking the time to respond to my review with so much thought and care. Everything you said makes so much sense. Yes medical situations are reality. Its something that is always there in the back of my mind and in his.
My husband pretty much handles his meals other than dinner. And even though he believes he eats very well I don't always agree with his decisions. Its easy to get caught in the mindset that if it was me, I would do it differently. But i realize its his journey, even though I am a part of it, in the end its his body. But since I handle dinner and the shopping, I really try to keep it as clean as possible. When you suggested the flexitarian it made me realize that is pretty much what we do. We eat Greek yogurt, eggs, cheese, brown rice, nuts, lots of vegies and fruits and dinner is vegetarian about 4 days a week. When I do have meat it is usually free range chicken.
Fortunately we live a life close to nature. Our home is off grid and very remote in the mountains of eastern Washington. This lifestyle is more challenging than living in town but it is also what keeps us happy, despite the medical issues. We have been blessed and I am flush with graditude daily.
Again thank you for your insightful suggestions. I can feel that they not only come from your extensive knowledge, but also from your spiritual nature which resonates deeply with me. I will read your suggestions often.
Blessings to you
Lucy

Thank you so much good info. I will be passing this along.
I have a question if you are available to answer it. My husband and i were vegetarian for a while when my husband was diagnosed with kidney disease..
We have always been very active and healthy, although we did eat meat and drank. His kidney disease stems from a doctor's advising that he take large amounts of ibuprofen for pain, he was feeling from gout.
But now after he has had a kidney transplant, he became animac from the drugs.
So they advised him to start eating meat again. But my heart of hearts is telling me vegetarian is a much better way to eat. This talk just confirms things, I've been feeling. Any advice on the anemia problem?

Wow. Full of information.
Thank you so much.
Bookmarked.
Need to listen over and over again.