• Proclaim Christ, Not Your Diet: The central theme is drawn from 1 Corinthians 1:23, stating "we proclaim Christ crucified". In the absence of true religion, passion for health and wellness, including diets, can sometimes fill the space meant for God, becoming a "false religion".
• Skepticism Towards "Diet Wars" and Market Motives: The health and wellness space is characterized by "diet wars" between equally passionate proponents of contradictory approaches. Given that the market is driven by profit motive, particularly regarding processed foods in the "standard American diet" (SAD) which can trick us into eating more, it is important to be skeptical of what is being sold.
• Focus on Intentional Eating Principles While Recognizing Individual Needs: Principles to consider are focusing on whole, minimally processed foods like "shopping the outside of the grocery store" and minimizing "sweet fat," which is rare in nature and can act almost like a drug in the brain. At the same time, recognizing one's own story is crucial, as different diets work differently for individuals based on preferences, struggles, or physical conditions. The ‘good’ diet that happens is better than the ‘perfect’ diet that never does.
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