This really resonated with me. I knew much of this already, but there’s something about reading it laid out like this again that brings a different kind of clarity. It’s a good reminder of how easily we drift without even noticing.
I stepped out of that “corporate food” cycle more than 5 years ago, and honestly, that’s been one of the most impactful shifts I’ve made. And the surprising part is how simple it actually is. Nothing extreme, nothing fancy… just eating real food consistently. The body does the rest.
What I’ve found most fascinating is exactly what you pointed to...your body starts to "know". After a period of eating clean, it becomes very clear when something is off. There’s a kind of immediate feedback… subtle at first, then unmistakable. Not from rules or restriction, but from awareness.
That, to me, is where it connects back to mindfulness. It’s not just about what we eat, but whether we’re actually listening.
And I loved this "But once upon a time, what we now call “intermittent” fasting was the general rule. :)" I do the "old time general rule" for years...If I eat proper clean food, I can't eat more than 2 meals a day... I will explode if I do :)
Really well written, and such an important reminder.
I actually have to thank you for a time way back, when you lived in the Marina, and invited me to dinner. You made a big salad, with some carrots and lots of things. I actually had never had a big salad like that. I've eaten them ever since, and now usually have 1-3 each week.
Also, you introduced me to grapefruit. As a kid I had them, but ... mom and grandmother would cut them in half, then slice down into each section, then sugar atop. So it was easy to eat, and sweet. But you just peeled a grapefruit and I'd never thought of that.
I have oranges and grapefruits about every other week or so.
That's what I do, with the exception of the wide variety of foods in the grocery store which are now health-damaging, unlike foods in my grandparents time. Today I had navy beans cooked in insta-pot (removes lectins), with shredded cabbage and hot sauce) for brek, along with some highly fortified coffee. For lunch, a steak, about 2-3 oz of purple potato, steamed dandelion greens, and more beanies! Then, just now had some non-nitrate bacon with more beanies! In a while I'll have some strawberries and blackberries with a few dates, and maybe a comice pear. I just fasted for two days so I'll eat quite a bit today.
This really resonated with me. I knew much of this already, but there’s something about reading it laid out like this again that brings a different kind of clarity. It’s a good reminder of how easily we drift without even noticing.
I stepped out of that “corporate food” cycle more than 5 years ago, and honestly, that’s been one of the most impactful shifts I’ve made. And the surprising part is how simple it actually is. Nothing extreme, nothing fancy… just eating real food consistently. The body does the rest.
What I’ve found most fascinating is exactly what you pointed to...your body starts to "know". After a period of eating clean, it becomes very clear when something is off. There’s a kind of immediate feedback… subtle at first, then unmistakable. Not from rules or restriction, but from awareness.
That, to me, is where it connects back to mindfulness. It’s not just about what we eat, but whether we’re actually listening.
And I loved this "But once upon a time, what we now call “intermittent” fasting was the general rule. :)" I do the "old time general rule" for years...If I eat proper clean food, I can't eat more than 2 meals a day... I will explode if I do :)
Really well written, and such an important reminder.
I actually have to thank you for a time way back, when you lived in the Marina, and invited me to dinner. You made a big salad, with some carrots and lots of things. I actually had never had a big salad like that. I've eaten them ever since, and now usually have 1-3 each week.
Also, you introduced me to grapefruit. As a kid I had them, but ... mom and grandmother would cut them in half, then slice down into each section, then sugar atop. So it was easy to eat, and sweet. But you just peeled a grapefruit and I'd never thought of that.
I have oranges and grapefruits about every other week or so.
Thanks!
That's what I do, with the exception of the wide variety of foods in the grocery store which are now health-damaging, unlike foods in my grandparents time. Today I had navy beans cooked in insta-pot (removes lectins), with shredded cabbage and hot sauce) for brek, along with some highly fortified coffee. For lunch, a steak, about 2-3 oz of purple potato, steamed dandelion greens, and more beanies! Then, just now had some non-nitrate bacon with more beanies! In a while I'll have some strawberries and blackberries with a few dates, and maybe a comice pear. I just fasted for two days so I'll eat quite a bit today.
No argument with your history and speculations. Eat a wide variety of wholesome foods and not too much of any one thing per Michael Pallin.