Nutrition Poetry - to delight your senses

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Hey there, Mary Sheila here from BioYouth labs.Ā 

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Today I’d like to share a story and a poem.

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Here’s the story first -

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I was just starting a new teaching job at an Ayurvedic center where I live in Sonoma County.

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I was really excited and we had just had our first meeting. I stayed in the classroom, after the meeting and these two gentlemen walked in and we struck up a conversation.Ā 

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And of course we started talking about nutrition. It was a lovely conversation and one of the gentlemen shared a poem about nutrition that I’d like to share with you:Ā Ā 

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Small Daily Steps

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How do I begin, a bad habit to break

and in it’s stead, a good one to make?

A real life change that puts me on the path

to being all I can, and having it last?

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This time will be different. This time I’ll be smart.Ā 

What habits need changing? where shall I start?

I’ll begin by choosing one thing from them all.

I’ll make sure it’s easy, maybe even too small.

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One apple a day, a walk round the block

an extra serving of veggies, in the soup stock

Some green leafy lettuce on whole grain bread

a tall glass of water when I get out of bed.

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I’ll stick to it daily, do the best that I can.

And if it’s not working, make an easier plan.

I’ll cut it in half, and make sure it’s fun

I’ll make it so easy, It can’t go undone.

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Then I’ll stick to the plan for 5 weeks or more

and see what I’ve learned as I walk through that door.

I’ll be kind to myself, and quick to forgive

the mistakes that are lesson, in this new way to live.

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And when I’ve completed the first step without hurry

I’ll take the next one, and continue my journey.



Poem by David PennerĀ 

Pennerspoems.com

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Best

Mary Sheila and the BioYouth Labs Team

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1 comment

Sheila, thank you for the poem. I love bread but I am deciding to take care of myself and try to live without it. I do have potatoes, veggies, and I love rice. I thought I couldn’t eat rice but thank you for letting me know I can. I also love any kinds of beans. I tried to do the survey today but it was no longer available. Thanks again. Ana

Ana C. Melecio

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