You Are What You Eat

Food is the matriarch of the human civilization. Our ability to function is dependent upon what we put into our bodies and the sustenance gained from doing so. While it is true that food plays a very vital role in maintaining proper health as well as preventing/curing diseases, for some, food can also be used to fill emotional voids. Other people are forced into specific dietary restrictions based on auto-immune intolerances, or other health-related problems, while others may simply choose not to eat certain food products based on their moral or religious beliefs. Whichever way you look at it, whether you’re a health fanatic/fitness buff, someone struggling with the seemingly ongoing epidemic of obesity, or just a guy who likes to eat food – food is everywhere, and it fuels our minds, bodies, and souls. Many people believe that the key to a happy and fulfilling life is their overall health and well-being. From this stems a habitual need to provide only the best nutrition and fitness for themselves. It becomes a state of mind as well as a reason for living. Other than the obvious nutritional benefits of eating a clean, healthy diet, people gain happiness from looking good and feeling good. Entire industries are sprouting and booming nationwide because of the influx of people seeking this seemingly trendy physical/mental lifestyle. Health food stores such as Whole Foods are sprouting up left and right as the need for healthy alternatives to eating habits arises. The general belief behind this mindset is that “our bodies are our temples” – the cleaner our diets are, the cleaner our bodies are, and therefore the more pure and clear our minds are. On the opposite end of the spectrum, it is easy to forget about food altogether. It’s such a constant thing in our lives that the importance of maintaining proper health and nutrition often falls by the wayside. On one hand, while there’s a growing percentage of the country making a cognitive effort to maintain proper