Ryan, I agree, learning when you’re hungry and what you’re body is hungry for is so key. When you have the intuitive awareness of what your body wants to eat/need, it’s possible to have an optimal relationship with food and amazing eating experiences. I believe that most adults would benefit from reconnecting with their hunger signals and using eating as a avenue of self-discovery.

I had to relearn how to pay attention to my hunger feelings. Cravings, especially, was always a dirty word. But some cravings can be trusted. The trick for me is not only to notice I’m hungry, but that I’m hungry for something. — like when I am hungry for yogurt (after a cold), or ginger (when my stomach hurts). Today I was at the farmers market and saw a natural sour kraut stand — the real deal, fermented cabbage. I started salivating immediately. hmm, that’s a good sign…