Berry- Turmeric Oats & Why being "Perfect" is BOLLOCKS

Oh hey!! I'm munching on this and thought to myself; PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW. Comfort food comes in all shapes, colours and ingredients ha ha. It is important. GOOD FOOD = GOOD MOOD. Food unites the mind, body & soul. The most important relationship you need to have is with yourself, that we know. But it is vital to be aware of the inner relationship too. You HAVE TO QUESTION! I ask myself these daily and I want you to too.

What are you feeding yourself?
Do I LOVE what I eat?
Why am I eating the food I eat?
Where does it come from?
How does it make me feel after?
Am I eating nutrient rich food?

Being mindful isnt just being "Grateful" & saying "Thank You" etc. It's also self-care, being aware, paying attention and practicing atleast one thing that makes you feel at ease everyday.

EMBRACE YOURSELF FOR MY "RANT BEFORE THE RECIPE" HA HA MAYBE THAT SHOULD BE MY NEW YOUTUBE/ BLOG SERIES? WHAT DO YOU THINK?

And this bowl makes me feel just that- AT EASE. Don't get me wrong, a lot of the food I make, puts things into perpective but this one in particular was on a day I was analysing a few things.

I've been under a lot of self-inflicted pressure to do the BEST everyday. Be the Best I can be for myself and my son. To be that " PERFECT" SOUL. BUT YOU KNOW WHAT? I am not perfect and I stopped striving for perfection because Its bollocks. I found myself not enjoying my workouts anymore. And feeling anxious when I would go for interviews or even to meet my friends because of this mindset I was in. So OUR 2 WEEK holiday couldnt have come sooner. I didn't realise the harm I was doing to myself. I lost my spark and I just couldnt recognise WHO I WAS ANYMORE. I lost myself in this race of being the best. Phew, now that is off my chest I feel 10kgs lighter man.

Now I Am back, smiling and truly happy where I am. I have made it a point to smile when I wake up, breathe deeply, laugh when I workout and Vivir Mi Vida man. Which is LIVE MY LIFE. That is everything.

Apologies for that but I want to keep it real man. Otherwise I see no point. Every recipe of mine has a story.

What is required:

1 cup Oats

Fresh Turmeric

Thumb size Ginger

1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder

1 cup Coconut Dream Rice Milk

1/2 smashed up Banana

Cherries/Berries of your choice to garnish

Tiny Basil Leaf or Mint Leaf

Add the cup of oats to a pan, add a little water along with the coconut rice milk, stir on low for a minute before adding the fresh turmeric and turmeric powder. Keep stirring so the porridge doesnt stick to the pan or nburn. Keep it on low too. This should take about 5-7 minutes really. Take off the heat and serve with your favourite toppings.