February 22, 2021

Eating with Intention

49 minutes

We’ve all heard the adage, “you are what you eat,” but what does that really mean? We discuss how our childhood and culture shaped our food habits, vegetarianism, and how to add intention to your daily diet with some humor, stories, and sass. In this episode, we talk about:

Amy’s morning oatmeal

How our eating in childhood shaped our eating as adults

The scarcity mindset

The origin story of Sultana’s vegetarianism

“How did we not know that chicken came from chicken?”

The celebratory aspects of meat

How parents felt about our food choices

Amy’s Long Island food memories

“Who cares...eat what you want, be happy”

It’s easier to eat less meat now

Ancestry and vegetarianism

Book recommendation

Eating meatless at restaurants

Giving up soda

Sharing food in relationships

Becoming intentional about sugar consumption

The relationship between exercise and food

Quarantine and overeating

Making small changes in the diet to see how your body responds

Suggestions for late night snacking

Amy's intermittent fasting experience

The value of breakfast

Advice for those looking to change food habits

Combatting quarantine weight

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