After trying many diets, the reasonable one continues to be the “raw plant-based.” Considering that burning my tongue and overeating were daily occurrences in my younger years, I now aim to eat food without fire, and keeping it simple allows me to eat less. I will tell you about a book that began my search for optimum health and why one keeps a food journal.

The book, “Eating Without Heating,” had a big impact on my life. After reading it, I studied my tongue and its taste buds more closely. Then, I found that by eating less cooked food, my tongue’s sensation came back to life! Finally, I noticed all of the food’s flavors. Also, I had a feeling of satisfaction and contentment after my tongue was stimulated, and I was left without wanting to eat more.

Think 🤔: How does a Buddhist monk focus on his meal and drink?

Finally, a “food journal” has helped me keep track of my time, money, and energy spent on food. After a lot of writing, I bought glass containers and pre-cut all the produce to save TIME. To save MONEY, I bought plant foods (nuts, seeds, fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, herbs, and roots), then I looked up recipes to combine them. Finally, I rode a bicycle and carried a backpack to the grocery store, and in doing so, my ENERGY became stronger. (Take note that money, time, and energy are significant, so logging them will ease your mind.)

To survive “the battle of the fittest,” my goal was not to eat healthy; it was to find “a way” to stay fit FOREVER! By eliminating addictive foods and replacing them with simple raw plant-based combinations, I have a sane and safe strategy for eating. And, keeping track of all my money, time, and energy, I can “see” my life much better.