Hello friend!

We live in a takeout culture and are virtually surrounded by endless options for unhealthy foods to eat. The key to taking control of your health and your nutrition is to simply cook food at home. When you cook for yourself, as opposed to eating out, you have more control over the ingredients and what goes into your food. You can make healthier choices when you’re doing it for yourself without outside influence. Cooking is a fundamental part of a healthy lifestyle and it’s so important that you understand why. Keep an open mind and really consider whether you could benefit from eat more meals at home.

I want you to experience the feeling of true nourishment and cooking with love. You are doing the best thing for yourself while focusing on this one important aspect of a healthy lifestyle. Nothing beats the sense of accomplishment you feel when you nourish your body with foods you love that come from the heart. It is a form of self-care and it’s so important to savor the experience of taking control of your health journey in this way, Once you start to enjoy cooking for yourself, you will find great happiness in sharing that joy with others. Home cooking is an act of love and it is worth it to start doing it more often.

Always remember, You are capable of amazing things and You are worthy of your wildest dreams!

Until next time, friends!

XOXO,
Valerie
Your Doula & Transformation Coach🌿

Reflection Questions

1. How many of your meals are home cooked? Where do the rest come from? 

2. How was homecoming modeled in your home growing up? Who cooked and how often?

3. Commit to cooking a full week of meals. What recipes do you gravitate towards? What does your body crave?

4. Cook a meal for one and make it a spiritual experience. Light candles and play music. No distractions. How does it feel to take the time for yourself? 

5. Cook a meal for loved ones. What does it feel like to cook for others? What does it mean to cook with love?