First and foremost, the number one aspect that has affected my food …show more content…
I have discovered that I have an aversion to certain foods because of the time it takes to make them, the texture of the food or the experiences I have associated with them. For example, I realized that I do not generally eat a lot of chicken or salmon although my family does and after giving it some thought I realized that I have to make my own separate meals and I am not willing to invest so much time in making food. So my protein generally comes from easy to make sources such as eggs and canned tuna and my carbs from instant rice and gluten free bread. Moreover, I recognized that I do not eat raisins or jello and I decided to eat them again being mindful of the experience this time around and what I found was outstanding. While chewing the raisin, I realized that I avoid food due to the memory that pops up of my younger self choking on a raisin every time I bite into a raisin. On the other hand, when it came to eating jello I realized that I really do not like jello or regular yogurt because of the texture. There is something about bouncy and slimy food that my tastebuds and mind detest so I do not enjoy eating such items. In conclusion, personal preferences do fuel a person’s relationship with …show more content…
From exploration of my eating habits I have realized that not only do dietary restriction from both religious and health standpoints affect my food choices, but so do my parents’ eating habits and my personal preferences affect what I put in my mouth. So yes food is fuel, but now I have learnt that I should stop and reflect what fuels the motivation to put specific items in my mouth versus