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THE CHALLENGED
Connecting Body and Soul Through Food
Do you live to eat or eat to live?
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October 16: World Food Day: Should food for the body be food for the soul, too? Have you ever grown your own food? Do you save and replant seeds? What’s your favourite food and/or recipe? Who in your family has made the best food you’ve ever tasted? Do you love or hate cooking? (Suma Narayan)
Food is more than fuel for our body; it is also responsible for our emotional, cultural, and spiritual well-being.
While providing energy, nutrients, and nourishment for our physical bodies, meals tied to family traditions, recipes, and shared occasions lift our mood and calm our minds, and are food for our soul.
For example, on a chilly winter evening, a bowl of warm soup feels so comforting and satisfying.
So is the aroma of freshly baked bread, and a plate of Macaroni and cheese when hungry and want something to eat instantly.
A mug of hot chocolate on a rainy day after returning from work is so welcome, bringing up childhood memories and a feel-good sensation.
Food is special during celebrations when family and friends get together, and amidst laughter and conversation, and…
