Slow Down there Seabiscuit

Slow down there Seabiscuit

Several moments ago I was eating a Rice Krispies Treats, chocolatey drizzle, of course, when I found myself holding the treat upside down. Suddenly I was swept away by a wave of inspiration. I ran to grab a hold of my camera to take a picture of my more than reluctant sister eating a Krispies Treat upside down to use for this weeks blog post.

Your probably thinking upside down Rice Krispies?, Seabiscuit?, a reluctant sister?, but don’t worry this is going somewhere.

The main reason that people in our modern society eat, besides for survival, is for pleasure.

Here’s where everything ties in, except for the sister thing, I just like to bug her. There are ways in which I have discovered to improve pleasure and satisfaction gained through food. Now first off I am not trying to come off from someone who worships food or even that is even slightly obsessed with it, but I do believe we should draw as much pleasure from little things we do, even eating.

Well I will start with the Rice Krispies treat. When you eat foods that are better on one side than on the other, then you should let that part touch your tongue first. It probably sounds silly but it gives you a more pleasant initial reaction to your taste buds. Many foods drizzle chocolate or other sweet substances on the top of the food. Just flip the food around and plan your approach for the greatest tasting experience.

Another way to enjoy your food more is to make it yourself. When you put some work into a meal it will taste better than if someone else made it. Therefore this doesn’t include heating a Hot Pocket, but how about you make your own hot pocket with some toasted flat bread and your fillers of choice. Not only do you get the satisfaction from the hard work, but you can also alter the taste to your preference.

As for Seabiscuit, eating is not a race. If you are eating something you love, like ice cream, slow down and enjoy it. Ice cream is great for improving your mood. You shouldn’t eat too much because its unhealthy but if you are going to do it, you might as well enjoy it. Also eating more slowly is supposed to help you to want less. So go ahead and nibble on your cookie, drink your Frostie through a tea straw, anything to slow you down so that you can last longer in your shrinking window of culinary happiness.

The last idea I will leave you with is to save the best for last. The catchy phrase isn’t only true in encouraging slow and late people, it works in eating too. Unless you are one of those people who think the best meal is the one where you just mix everything together on your plate, then decide what you like the most and then least and start form there. Even with simple foods like peanut butter and jelly, go ahead and eat the boring crust off before getting to essence found in the sandwich’s core.

Don't be scared to take up silly new eating habits, add a little bit of extra happiness to your snacks and meals. I mean who doesn't want more happiness?