More Than Just A Meal: The Balance Between Taste And Health.

Just as water is, food is life also, no matter how busy the day or the schedule is we still find time to eat. For me, I don’t believe in eating just anything because it’s available, and I certainly don’t believe in stuffing my belly just to know its full, I believe strongly in both quantity and quality, I love food a lot...I eat a lot, but if I should pick one, it would be quality.

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I grew up in a home where food was always balanced. My mom would always say....what is the essence of eating a food that isn't given what the body needs. So, from a very young age, I understood that what goes into my body matters a lot and so I would rather have a small but well prepared and balanced plate of food than a mountain of food that does nothing but fill my stomach with nothing. Don’t get me wrong, I love food, I eat a lot, I love when food is plenty and rich in nutrients. When a food is balanced, even the body appreciates, it shows, it makes one to glow.

I'm disciplined and not that disciplined also, disciplined that I don't just eat anyhow and I don't eat out, not that disciplined in that I eat when I’m hungry or when food is available, sometimes I plan my meals, there are times that life happens and I just go with the flow. There are those who has strict meal time or who's on diet for fitness, some for medical reasons and some just eat for fun....well I kinda fall somewhere in between. I eat because I enjoy it and because my body needs it.

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There was a time I fell sick, nothing humbles one like when a doctor tells you to stay away from some of your favorite meals. It looks like you ate6 being punished. I remember staring at a plate of pounded yam knowing I couldn’t have it because of my health. I won’t lie, it was tough, but also, I needed to be more conscious of what I eat. It’s not just about what tastes good, it’s about what my body can handle. So, while I still enjoy my food, I try to make healthier choices because I have to.

Here, in Nigeria, we don't joke with food, its always the number one, go to parties and you will see how unconcerned people are about who the DJ(disc jockey), MC(master of ceremony) and invited musicians are, they are always concerned about food....where is the food stand, which type of food did they prepare, is it serve yourself and all are the things people look out for. Food brings us together, it makes us happy, and it can start or end friendships. I do work as ushers for event and I know what am saying when I say food can start and end friendships. I love food but still, I'm mindful of what I eat.

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Some people eat to live, while others live to eat. I love food but I also love my body enough to make sure I’m feeding it right. So, whether it’s a big plate of rice, salad and chicken or a small but rich bowl of vegetable soup, the sure thing is, I will always choose food that is good and right for my body.

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