Tag Archives: choices

Is It Ever Okay To Throw Food Away?

Is it ever okay to throw food away? I was raised to finish my meal, which was always whatever was shared out for me. Many different family members often told me, ‘don’t waste food, people are starving in…’      I remember eating everything until my serving was gone. Even though I was not hungry sometimes,Continue reading “Is It Ever Okay To Throw Food Away?”

Night Routine

Last night I realised I’ve created a night routine that works for me. Before, I used to eat late and wonder why I couldn’t sleep later on. I would toss and turn, then text and view – a plethora of nonsensical things available online. Imagine, I would lay in bed feeling exhausted but unable toContinue reading “Night Routine”

Sausage Rolls

Sausage Rolls Years ago, I used to enjoy feeling peckish, as it was a signal for me to visit Greggs and purchase a sausage roll x2. Feed myself and gorge on these cheap eats and real meats. I look back and accept I did that. I was lured by their definition of a bargain. ButContinue reading “Sausage Rolls”

Temptations

Temptations They are all around me, and I’m often losing time dreaming about them. Chips and curry sauce! I love the taste, I won’t ever lie to you. The aroma lures me in, and I’m often weak! I give in and purchase a nice hot portion of chips, with curry sauce in a small pot.Continue reading “Temptations”

Body Parts

Body Parts I have one body, I have many parts. I dote on some parts and wish others were better looking. Why do I do this? Why do you do this? Why do we behave in this manner? Society consistently tells us, through voice, words and images that we should look a certain way. OnceContinue reading “Body Parts”

Why Plant-Based?

Why PlantBased? For the Animals Years ago, I was off work due to feeling ill. While in bed and when I owned a television, I clicked onto a link via Twitter. It took me to YouTube – A video of workers shoving metal tubes down the throats of geese, force-feeding them to make Foie Gras!Continue reading “Why Plant-Based?”

Missing Out? Really?

Missing Out? Really? Them: ‘Unique, I really don’t understand how you can survive without eating meat!’ Unique: ‘Well, I’ve been plant-based for a few months now. Can you still see me?’ Them: ‘I personally couldn’t live without meat! You’re brave!’ Unique: ‘I think you’re brave to continuously eat from a life that once had aContinue reading “Missing Out? Really?”

What’s in Your Basket?

I went shopping this week and bought: Potatoes Cabbage Onions Carrots Mushrooms Beetroot Cucumber Tomatoes Green Smoothie Packs Berry Smoothie Packs Velvet Houmous Lettuce Spinach Cherries Wholegrain pitta-bread I also had a pack of 4 sugar ring doughnuts in my basket, but thought, there’s no point. So I left them at the counter. I hadContinue reading “What’s in Your Basket?”