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In our modern world, we’ve become disconnected from our food and the natural way of eating. A sustainable diet is a way to “re-wild” your palate and your habits, bringing you closer to the way humans are meant to eat.
- Eat Real Food. This is the most fundamental step. Prioritize foods that are grown, not manufactured in a factory.
- Eat with the Sun. Align your eating with the seasons. Eating asparagus in the spring and pumpkins in the fall connects you to the earth’s natural cycles.
- Forage… at the Farmer’s Market. Connect with the people who grow your food. Buying locally is the modern equivalent of knowing your food source.
- Waste Nothing. A core principle in nature is that nothing is wasted. Adopting a creative, no-waste approach to leftovers honors this natural law.
- Embrace Plant Diversity. A wild diet is incredibly diverse. Challenge yourself to eat a wide variety of plant-based foods, not just the same few vegetables every week.
- Listen to Your Body’s Innate Wisdom. Practice mindful portion control by listening to your natural hunger and fullness cues, rather than external rules.
- Drink Wild Water. Choose pure, clean water as your primary beverage, just as it is in the natural world.
- Move Before You Eat. A short walk before a meal can help implement a version of the “smart eating order” by preparing your body to metabolize your food more effectively.