Building a Relationship with Your Food: Understanding Sensitivities & Nourishment
Food is not just fuel—it is energy, vibration, and medicine. Yet for many of us, food can also be a source of discomfort. From bloating and fatigue to headaches and digestive upset, food sensitivities and allergies are more common than ever.
The key to wellness is not following the latest diet trend—it’s learning to build a relationship with your food and understanding what truly serves your body.
Why Food Awareness Matters
Most of us have at least one food sensitivity—whether mild or severe—that impacts digestion, energy, or mood. You may notice:
Bloating or gas after certain foods.
Digestive issues like diarrhea or constipation.
Fatigue or brain fog after meals.
Energy boosts from foods that truly nourish you.
By observing your body’s reactions, you begin to eliminate the guesswork and see clearly which foods help you thrive and which drain your vitality.
📓 Food Journaling: The First Step
A simple way to begin is with a Food Sensitivity Tracking Template. For thirty days, record what you eat, how you feel afterward, and any emotional triggers that drive food choices.
Examples might look like:
“I was stressed, so I ate a cookie.”
“Every time I eat cheese, I feel bloated.”
Tracking your habits reveals patterns—giving you power to change your diet from punishment to nourishment.
👉 You can use my Food Sensitivity Tracking Template found in the Buddhist Biohacker Portal.
🧪 Food Testing with Mosaic Diagnostics
While journaling builds awareness, testing provides precision. With Mosaic Diagnostics food testing, you gain clear data about which foods your body reacts to. This allows us to create a nutrition plan customized to your physiology—saving you years of trial and error.
Testing can reveal:
Gluten and dairy intolerances.
Sensitivities to common allergens.
Subtle inflammatory reactions that affect hormones, energy, and mood.
Paired with a Functional Ayurveda approach, testing ensures you’re not just guessing—you’re making decisions rooted in both science and ancient wisdom.
My Functional Ayurveda Package
In my Functional Ayurveda coaching, I integrate food testing, Ayurveda, and self-inquiry to create a healing plan designed just for you. This includes:
Dosha-based food recommendations.
Support for digestion and gut repair.
Guidance on eliminating inflammatory foods.
Personalized supplement protocols.
The goal is not restriction—it’s liberation from the cycle of food confusion so you can feel energized, balanced, and nourished.
Self-Inquiry for Food Awareness
As you complete your 30-day journaling practice, reflect on these questions:
Which foods consistently make me feel light, strong, and energized?
Which foods leave me feeling heavy, bloated, or fatigued?
What emotions drive my food choices? Stress? Comfort? Celebration?
How can I honor my body’s needs with more compassion?
Final Thoughts
When you stop identifying food as “good” or “bad” and instead ask, “What serves my body today?”—you shift into a relationship of respect and balance.
🌿 Ready to take the next step?
👉 Begin with my Functional Ayurveda Package or schedule food testing with Mosaic Diagnostics to finally understand how your body responds to what you eat.
