When I am home alone (unless I order sushi), I always cook for myself. I will most often make a piece of salmon, some roasted veggies, a salad or scramble some eggs. More important than knowing what I am putting into my body (will anyone really know if I ate a pint of peanut butter ice cream from Snowflake-IYKYK!), it is taking time to say “I AM WORTH THE EFFORT”!. So, put down the bowl of cereal (or the ice cream) and let’s take time for ourselves!
Honor yourself by cooking for yourself. Cooking and eating are all about nourishing yourself. You can also cultivate self-love by savoring every bite of a meal through mindfulness. And you don’t have to be a Michelin chef! It doesn’t need to be time consuming either. Stock your fridge with fruits and vegetables and your freezer with fish and meat in easy to thaw out packages. Have your pantry stocked with grains such as rice, pasta, quinoa and farro. Keep dried seasoning and good olive oil and vinegar and mustard. And yes, have some ice cream and chocolate in your freezer and pantry too!
Click on this link for what I consider an easy meal for YOU (it’s mushroom and asparagus cauliflower risotto). It’s perfect for spring as asparagus are in season and I love mushrooms for all of their health benefits. And you can use white or brown rice or farro or barley if you prefer! Enjoy this dish!
And of course, if you want to learn to take time for YOURSELF, reach out to me at rachel@livehealthynyc.com to set up some time to talk!