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(EN/ITA) What comes to your mind if I talk about BEING MORE AWARE in a food/lifestyle context? Let me know in the comments 👇 .⠀ Starting to be more AWARE of the entire process of nourishing, means working on the connection with your body and the food that you CHOOSE to eat, but it also means that you’ll truly put into practice the idea of moving from eating to nourishing. Learn how to listen and trust your body – start giving it what it needs, and not ignoring the messages that will eventually send you even in the busiest times. Start putting yourself first and love taking care of yourself! ➡ Tell me one simple thing you can do today to start putting this idea into practice, let's share a virtual cup of #goldenmilk like the one in this photo 📷 (recipe #ontheblog) and see how I can help you! Chiara #amatterofnourishment⠀ .⠀ .⠀ ITA >> Cosa ti viene in mente se parlo di CONSAPEVOLEZZA nel contesto alimentazione/stile di vita? Fammi sapere 👇 .⠀ Iniziare ad essere più CONSAPEVOLI dell'intero processo legato a "nutrirsi" vuole dire lavorare sul rapporto con il tuo corpo e con il cibo che scegli di portare in tavola, ma vuole anche dire mettere veramente in pratica l'idea di passare dal semplice "mangiare" a vedere il cibo come vero e proprio "nutrimento" per il corpo e la mente, un supporto per il tuo benessere, ed un aiuto per affrontare al meglio le tue giornate. Impara come sia possibile ascoltare il tuo corpo e riporre fiducia nei segnali che ti invia ogni giorno, senza ignorarlo anche nei momenti più difficili e dandogli quello di cui ha bisogno. Inizia a metterti al primo posto ed a prenderti cura di te! ➡ Dimmi quale potrebbe essere una cosa semplice che potresti fare oggi per iniziare a mettere in pratica quest'idea, condividiamo virtualmente una tazza di golden milk come quello nella foto 📷 (ricetta sul #blog) e vediamo come potrei esserti d'aiuto! Chiara

(EN/ITA) Do you ever say you're PROUD of yourself? You should! .⠀ A few weeks ago, I was teaching a food photography class for @cnmireland and, as part of a brief presentation of myself done before starting the lecture, I have decided to show some of my photos (like: hey this is really part of my business!). Sounds funny but in that moment I've realised I've done so much stuff since I've started this adventure and I rarely say that I'm proud of myself. ➡As I often remind you, sometimes it's important to take a step back and see things from a different perspective. So here I am, showing in this post a few photos I've worked on recently (this time recipes are not mine but from chef Tony @cornucopia_restaurant) and sharing with you not only pretty food but also some motivation to speak honestly to yourself (don't be honest with yourself just for bad feelings). Chiara #amatterofnourishment⠀ .⠀ .⠀ ITA >> Dici mai che sei orgogliosa di te stessa? Dovresti farlo!⠀ .⠀ Qualche settimana fa ho avuto il piacere di insegnare food photography and una classe di futuri chef ed ho iniziato con una breve presentazione personale in cui ho deciso di include alcune mie foto (una cosa tipo: hey questa cosa è davvero parte del mio lavoro!). Potrà sembrare un po' strano, ma in quel momento ho realizzato che ho fatto tante cose diverse da quando ho iniziato quest'avventura e raramente dico di essere orgogliosa di me stessa. ➡Come vi ricordo spesso, alle volte è importantissimo fare un passo indietro e vedere le cose da una prospettiva diversa. Quindi eccomi qui, a farvi vedere con questo post alcune delle foto che ho scattato di recente (questa volta le ricette non sono mie, solo le immagini 📷) e condividendo con voi non solo del buon cibo ma anche un po' di motivazione a parlare in maniera onesta con voi stesse (non essere chiara e diretta con te stessa solo per le cose negative). Chiara

(EN/ITA) Taking that extra 5 minutes to prepare (and eat) your breakfast or lunch being more aware of what you are doing can really make the difference. Do you agree with me? Let me know in the comments👇 .⠀ I love having a slow meal that gives me the chance to be more focused on what I'm doing, truly appreciate my food, and find a little space of stillness during the day. That's why I'm grateful for each little cooking trick that allows me to create this calm space (even better if I can also use that meal to #reducewaste, get a good amount of #nutrients, and make something #delicious 🙋). Yesterday I wanted to make some baked pasta for lunch because my boyfriend loves it but I also wanted to keep it simple: I had 4-5 tbsp of lentil dahl (recipe #ontheblog) left from the night before (= lentils, spices, sun-dried tomatoes, kale, carrots) in the fridge, so I've turned this mix into a cream and paired it with whole wheat penne, greens peas, thyme, black pepper, and brie (just a few slices on top). 15 minutes in the oven and the lunch was ready! ⠀ .⠀ This is what a meal should be about: the joy of eating something good for you on many different levels 💛 Chiara #amatterofnourishment⠀ .⠀ .⠀ ITA >> Avere quei 5 minuti in più per preparare (e mangiare) la colazione o il pranzo essendo più consapevole di ciò che stai facendo può davvero dare una piega diversa alla tua giornata. Sei d'accordo con me? Fammi sapere 👇 .⠀ E' anche per questo motivo che sono grata per ogni piccolo trucchetto che posso mettere in pratica in cucina per aiutarmi a creare questi piccoli momenti di calma (ancora meglio se posso includere nel piatto altre cose come ridurre gli sprechi, tanti nutrienti e gusto). Ieri per pranzo ho prepararato una pasta al forno rapida: in frigo avevo 4-5 cucchiai di dahl avanzato dalla sera prima (= lenticchie, spezie, pomodori secchi, kale, carote), frullandolo è diventato una crema che ho poi mischiato con delle penne integrali, piselli, timo, pepe, e brie (qualche fetta soltanto sopra). 15 minuti in forno ed il pranzo era pronto!⠀ .⠀ Un piatto dovrebbe essere proprio questo: la gioia di mangiare qualcosa che ti fa bene sotto tanti aspetti diversi 💛 Chiara

(EN/ITA) What's your relationship with the start of a new year? Let me know in the comments 👇 .⠀ As we approach the end of the year, all the detox plans, diets, and similar stuff start to pop-up all around. Just remember that there are no "magic tricks" and these are only temporary solutions that *may* work but not in the way you think (I mean, you'll lose weight during a detox but it will be mainly a matter of 💩 and💧...it's not a sustainable option and quickly you'll gain back that weight or even more + I'd like to remind you of the natural detox that your body does all the time).⠀ .⠀ ➡Instead, choose to stay focused on what really matters to you (yourself, your life, relationships, work, people you love, dreams, goals, lifestyle, well-being, etc). You don’t need to fit into a general resolution for the new year but what you should do instead is create INTENTIONS with a non-judgemental approach. Big, bright and shiny resolutions are definitely attractive... But WORKING ON YOURSELF is so rewarding in the long term! Chiara #amatterofnourishment⠀ .⠀ .⠀ ITA >> Con l'arrivo della fine dell'anno, tantissimi piani detox, diete e cose simili iniziano a spuntare fuori un po' dappertutto. Ricordati che non esistono "soluzioni magiche" e queste sono solo toppe temporanee che *potrebbero* funzionare ma in maniera illusoria (quello che voglio dire è: perderai peso durante un detox ma sarà tutta questione di 💩 e💧...non è un qualcosa che potrai portare avanti a lungo termine ed in poco tempo riacquisterai lo stesso peso o anche qualcosa in più + vorrei sempre ricordarti che il tuo corpo ha già i suoi strumenti di detox naturali). ⠀ .⠀ ➡Decidi invece di focalizzarti su ciò che è veramente importante per te. Non devi cercare a tutti i costi di rientrare nei canoni dei classici buoni propositi per il nuovo anno – quello che ti consiglio di fare è creare obiettivi veramente TUOI con scopi chiari ed un approccio che non tenda a farti sentire costantemente sotto accusa. I classici buoni propositi pieni di grandi promesse sono decisamente allettanti ma lavorare su se stessi è qualcosa pronto a ricompensarvi molto ed a lungo termine! Chiara

What's your relationship with social media platforms? Let me know in the comments 👇 .⠀ I've started using @instagram a few years ago when my anxiety reminded me there was something else in life apart worries and stress. Photography (and food photography) was already one of my passions but I've never realised how much interesting stuff from all over the world you could find on this platform. I love the idea of using this social media and my photography skills in my business: as you can see from my feed, apart from a couple of photos of restaurant food, this is all homemade food from my kitchen. I love cooking, taking photos, and yes, I love when my food looks pretty and somehow organised. I often receive messages like "your feed really makes me hungry, I'm gonna try to cook this" and I couldn't be happier because this means that my work is creating a reaction and is a source of inspiration!⠀ ⠀ But what I really DON'T want to do here, is making you fall into a comparison trap - I do my best to keep things real but obviously what you see on a social media platform is like 10% of the whole story. So I think is a good thing to share a brief message like this one, to remind you that a social media platform should be a source of inspiration and it shouldn't make you feel "not enough" or create extra stress in your life. ➡Take care of your homepage, who you follow, and how you spend your time on social media.⠀ .⠀ 📷 Today's lunch: freshly made walnut bread, an avocado, and a scrambled egg. I didn't plan earlier what was going to be the topic of this post but I've just been inspired by my lunch... they really make a great pair! Chiara #amatterofnourishment

How often does other people's opinion affect your choices? From a general point of view, and regarding your food/lifestyle choices... Let me know in the comments 👇 .⠀ 💭 I can't even count how many times I've heard people telling me "sure you can do it because you have time..." when talking about cooking and making things at home from scratch. I make my own bread and all the similar stuff, pasta, cakes, cookies, veggie burgers, plant-based drink, nut butter, ricotta or paneer, and much more. Sometimes I buy these things, but I prefer to prepare them at home mainly because I LOVE COOKING 💛 and nothing beats something homemade from scratch (obviously, it's also a simple way to know better what you put on your table or where your food comes from, and it helps saving money too). Honestly, sometimes I've decided to avoid saying "yes, this is homemade" or "I've cooked 'till 2 in the morning" because I didn't want to hear people giving me their opinion on my choices, but I know that someone who shares inappropriate or mean comments has actually some bigger issues going on in his/her life... so there's no point in trying to understand where that comment comes from.⠀ .⠀ I take my own choices, I set my priorities, I know what is best for me. This is all that matters 🙋 .⠀ What do you think about this? Chiara #amatterofnourishment

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