"We are indeed much more than what we eat, but what we eat can nevertheless can help us to be much more than what we are." - Adelle Davis.

To me, this means that occasionally indulging in a hot fudge brownie sundae with nuts or cheese-covered nachos with jalopeno peppers broadens my life by letting me experience it more fully. This in turn helps me grow into a complete, well-rounded woman (hopefully not literally. Uh oh, do you think Adelle meant her quote literally?!? Ah well, I'll go with my first impression that she meant it figuratively.)

I may be rationalizing so I can enjoy my indulgences without guilt, but...what about you? Have you ever looked at food as a tool to help you be more than what you are, or experience more than you have - in a positive, healthy way?

Sinful Indulgences May Keep You Healthy
Eating right includes dipping into the tasty treats (think chocolate, cream, pies) occasionally – and this can actually help fight obesity and increase your overall health.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art9496.asp

Recent forum discussions include the Brazilian model who died from anorexia and the definition of body image.
http://forums.bellaonline.com/postlist.php?Cat=0&Board=178

Feel free to email me with article suggestions - what do you want to read about?

Be well & take care,

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen, Body Image Editor
http://bodyimage.bellaonline.com

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