Heidi Klum May Be AWESOME, but You Don’t Have to Eat Like Her

Are you eating for you, or for someone else?

People following my blog know that I’m a huge proponent of a whole food, plant-based diet. What’s not to love? It’s clean, whole, highly-nutritious food. But does it work for everyone?

I could actually argue all day long that it does, but the fact is, no one diet will ever be right for every single person. Because I have a digestive disorder (ahem—had), the WFPB diet works for me beautifully. But if you have no problem with digesting certain animal products, should you still stop?

That’s up to you. I eat wheat and gluten, and to some extent, I’m fine with it. Others can’t touch the stuff without getting really sick. And some people can’t eat the enormous amount of veggies that I eat without living in their bathrooms.

We’re all different.

I think the idea is to really just pay attention to your body. If a certain food disagrees with you, then just don’t eat it. If you can get away with eating an organic, grass-fed and finished steak and feel incredible afterwards, all the power to you. It’s about knowing your limits, and eating mindfully.

Now, for those of you who are celebrating the third anniversary of your 19^th birthday, and feel as though you can eat McDonalds and Krispy Kremes ‘til the cows come home, know this: that kind of food (if you can even call it food—perhaps refresh yourself on the definition HERE) catches up with you. You may not see what happens on the inside, but that doesn’t mean it’s not there. Oh, it’s happening…

Whether your diet of choice is paleo, Mediterranean, gluten-free, raw or vegan, just be conscious of how it makes you feel. If you feel fabulous while eating that way, then great. If it’s a struggle to maintain energy and your skin looks terrible, then I’d advise re-thinking that diet. Don’t choose a way to eat based on whether or not Kim Kardashian is currently on it—make sure it actually works for you. Does it make you feel good? Is it nutritious for your body? Does it give you energy and stamina and enthusiasm and make you feel optimistic? Does it make you feel as good as Heidi Klum? If the answer is yes, then that’s the way you should eat. If the answer is no, then maybe re-think your food choices, and ask yourself why you’re eating the way you are. Have you always just eaten that way? Are you being pressured by your spouse? Are you following a current trend?

Just make sure you’re eating for YOUR body, and YOUR mind. If your food feeds your soul, then you’re at the right place.

Munch on…