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My friend blogged about a Michel Pollan article about food rules. The article talks about how many cultures have different idioms for not eating to much, and eating a great variety of foods.
One “rule” I like a lot is “Eat food, mostly plants.” That is of course referring to real food substances not bad imitations.
I like to make sure the meat I eat is treated as it ought: fed appropriate things and allowed to live as nature intended.
In eating, I strive for nourishing, affordable, sustainable and delicious. But most of all, I think gratitude is really important, whether it be to the soil, the farmer, the store clerk, the seed seller, or God. I had help getting the food, so I try to take a moment to be thankful before eating it. And in my busy life, find a few deep breaths before I begin really help me pay attention, and that attention in turn (usually) helps the food taste better, and I consume less of it. What are some of your food rules? If you post to Pollan's article, would you copy the post and add it here?
Thanks.

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