Beyond nutrition
Eating is infinitely more than taking in calories or filling up an energy reservoir. It's more than macros, vitamins or minerals. It is an act of deep connection with the world around us and with ourselves. Each meal is an opportunity to reaffirm our connection with living things, to recognize our place in the great cycle of nature. It is a daily ceremony that gives meaning to our physical existence.
It is an act of relationship. With the fisherman who braved the sea, with the gardener who tended the earth, with the animal who gave its life. By eating, we integrate these stories into our own flesh. We become the receptacle of all these efforts and all these sacrifices. This awareness radically transforms our way of consuming. We no longer eat anonymously and absentmindedly, we eat with honor and responsibility.
Honor the source
When I eat a New Zealand fish, I honor the ocean (Moana) that created it in its mysterious depths. I honor the cold currents that carried him, the nutrients that nourished him, the strength he had to exert to survive. I recognize the sacrifice he made so that I could be strong today. This is not a simple business transaction, it is an exchange of Mana. The fish gives me its life, I give it my respect.
It's not automatic. It’s a conscious choice I make with every meal. Each bite is an act of gratitude, a silent prayer to the source of all life. By eating like this, I feel connected to the immensity of the universe. I am no longer an isolated individual, I am a part of the whole. This connection brings me a peace and strength that no industrial food can ever offer me. Honor is the salt of my table.
My body receives this
When I eat with honor, my body receives food differently. Digestion is more fluid, assimilation is more complete, energy circulates better in my veins. We feel a harmony establishing between the food and the cells. It is as if the body recognizes the intention of respect and opens to welcome the nutrients. Food becomes a medicine, a balm for the soul and the body.
It's not just psychosomatic, it's physiological. The absence of guilt and the presence of gratitude changes the internal chemistry. Cortisol levels drop, the parasympathetic system is activated, digestive enzymes are secreted more efficiently. The intention changes the reception. By honoring the food, we optimize our own metabolism. Health is a reflection of this inner clarity. We feel deeply nourished, beyond simple physical satiety.
Honor my body
I also honor my body, this magnificent temple which allows me to live, move and love. I don't fill it with sugar, processed products, or mindless substances. I feed him with what is best, purest, most true. It’s an incarnate respect, a proof of love that I give myself several times a day. My body is not an enemy to be tamed, it is a partner to be cherished. By choosing low-carb, I am choosing to keep it free from inflammation and chaos.
Il répond. It becomes clearer. He finds his original strength. At 45, I feel more vigorous and more serene than ever. My body thanks me for the attention I give it by giving me inexhaustible vitality and a lively mind. It is an ongoing dialogue of respect and gratitude. Honoring your body is honoring life itself through you. It is the basis of all wisdom and lasting health.
Living Connection
This is the great truth: that eating is a living connection with everything that exists. With the land (Whenua) that carries us, with the sea (Moana) that surrounds us, with our ancestors who passed on their knowledge to us. It is an invisible thread that connects us to the past and the future. By eating with honor, we maintain this bond, we strengthen it, we make it sacred. We stop being consumers and become guardians again.
Not a transaction, but a relationship. Food is not a commodity, it is a gift. By changing our outlook on the act of eating, we change our relationship with the world. We become more aware, more responsible, more human. My kitchen is a space where this relationship is cultivated with care. I want every meal to be a celebration of this belonging. Clarity is my horizon, honor is my guide.
Daily ceremony
Every meal becomes a ceremony. Simple, profound, honoring. We don't need complicated rituals or lavish decorations. Presence and intention are enough. A grilled fish eaten in silence overlooking the ocean can be the highest of ceremonies. It's a matter of heart, not form. By transforming eating into a sacred act, we restore beauty and dignity to our daily lives.
It changes everything. Life takes on another dimension. We no longer run after ephemeral pleasures, we savor the depth of the moment. We feel rich in what we receive, strong in what we honor. My vitality is the fruit of this practice. I am a woman of the earth, nourished by honor and gratitude. Clarity is my signature, peace is my reward. ¡Zhu ni hao wei kou e viva a honra real!
