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The Fit Foodie
that we can articulate food into art, appreciate it with all 5 senses and participate with other in the act is extraordinary. We can’t stomach certain things because our bodies can’t digest them,
so we transform them. We use chemistry to nurture a creation into being by using heat, cold, spice, a blender or a knife. As omnivores with opposable thumbs, we have the conscious ability to select what we will eat, prepare it, consume it and share it. We can pick certain foods that contain superior health and avor properties and combine them in a way that nourishes our cells. We are able to make decisions about what we like, what spices
to add, what heat or technique to use and how we will present it for consumption. No other creature does this. We can choose to partake with others or consume it ourselves, and depending on how much time we have, we can spend a few minutes or
a few hours indulging in the meal. We can invite friends and family to the table and ll it with laughter and conviviality. If the mood takes us, we can set some nice dishes and silverware
We use chemistry to nurture a creation into being by using heat, cold, spice, a blender or a knife. As omnivores with opposable thumbs, we have the conscious ability to select what we will eat, prepare it, consume it and share it.
Homemade Biscotti - a treat for all.
36 Spring 2016
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