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#167 - What Should I Eat?

If you’ve ever stood in front of the fridge and thought, “What should I even eat?” — this episode is for you. 🙋‍♀️

You don’t need another diet. You need clarity.
In this episode, I’ll break down what to eat in a way that’s simple, sustainable, and Spirit-led — not restrictive.

🥗 What You’ll Learn:

  • 💡 Why asking “What should I eat?” isn’t about rules — it’s about alignment

  • ✝️ How choosing whole foods can be an act of worship

  • ✅ A practical list of nourishing, real foods in each major category

  • 📋 How to mix and match meals that satisfy your body and support your goals

  • 🛠️ A mindset shift from perfect eating to purposeful fueling

🥩 Lean Proteins (Choose from these daily):

  • Chicken breast

  • Ground turkey

  • Salmon or white fish

  • Eggs or egg whites

  • Greek yogurt (low sugar)

  • Cottage cheese

  • Protein powder (clean ingredients)

  • Tofu or tempeh

🥑 Healthy Fats (Small portions nourish hormones + satiety):

  • Avocado

  • Olive oil

  • Nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews)

  • Nut butters (watch for added sugar)

  • Seeds (chia, flax, pumpkin, hemp)

  • Fatty fish like salmon

  • Coconut oil (sparingly)

🍠 Complex Carbs with Fiber (Energy + digestion support):

  • Sweet potatoes

  • Oats (steel-cut or rolled)

  • Quinoa

  • Brown rice

  • Lentils & beans

  • Whole grain bread or wraps

  • Chickpeas

  • Whole grain pasta (like chickpea or lentil pasta)

🥦 Fruits & Veggies (God’s natural pharmacy):

  • Leafy greens: spinach, kale, arugula

  • Cruciferous: broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage

  • Colorful picks: bell peppers, carrots, tomatoes, squash

  • Berries: blueberries, raspberries, strawberries

  • Bananas, apples, oranges, grapes, pineapple

  • Frozen produce (great for smoothies or stir-fry!)

✝️ Faith Anchor:

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”
— 1 Corinthians 10:31

🛠️ Practical Takeaway:

You don’t have to obsess about what to eat.
Fuel your body with real food.
Let God lead your choices — not guilt, confusion, or culture.

🎧 Tune in now to simplify your food choices and build confidence in what to eat.

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Let’s keep walking this out in truth and grace. 💫

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