Food: More than Just a Necessity; mindfulness approach

Our lives revolve around food. Nutrition is a fundamental human need, but our capacity for reasoning has taken it far beyond mere sustenance. Since ancient times, obtaining food has been a constant challenge. Although today we can access a wide variety of culinary options by simply walking into a restaurant, the effort required to earn the money to pay for them is significant. That's why humans have imbued food with a sense of accomplishment and celebration. Every significant event in our lives is often accompanied by a special meal, something that delights us and makes us feel good. We're willing to pay considerable amounts to savor the gastronomy of high-end chefs. However, paradoxically, the fact that food is a basic activity also makes us take it for granted. It's common for us to not even remember what we ate the same day. We often eat mechanically while doing other activities, forgetting the effort and time invested in preparing each meal. But what if we started to ap...