<video><title>An Uncommonly Fine Life: Chapter 17 Eat Simply, Eat Well</title><description>A book about principles for living a happy and fulfilled life</description><transcript><transcript><line from="00:00:00,000" to="00:00:03,120">It's important to have a simple relationship with food.</line><line from="00:00:03,120" to="00:00:06,000">Eat foods that are simple to wholesome and natural.</line><line from="00:00:06,000" to="00:00:09,440">The most important thing is to listen to your body and to eat when you're hungry.</line><line from="00:00:09,440" to="00:00:11,440">Don't make food into self-improvement.</line><line from="00:00:11,440" to="00:00:13,040">It's just food.</line><line from="00:00:13,040" to="00:00:15,680">You are the magic ingredient in all of this.</line><line from="00:00:15,680" to="00:00:16,320">You're in tension.</line><line from="00:00:21,200" to="00:00:25,040">And as wet matters, here are a few tips for eating simply and well.</line><line from="00:00:25,040" to="00:00:27,680">Cook at home as much as possible.</line><line from="00:00:27,680" to="00:00:38,240">When you do eat out, choose restaurants that serve simple wholesome and natural foods.</line><line from="00:00:38,240" to="00:00:42,880">Avoid processed foods, sugary drinks and excessive amounts of alcohol.</line><line from="00:00:42,880" to="00:00:45,600">Fill your plate with mostly vegetables and fruits.</line><line from="00:00:45,600" to="00:00:50,960">And include a small portion of protein, fish, tofu, legumes.</line><line from="00:00:50,960" to="00:00:53,280">Pay attention to how you feel after you eat.</line><line from="00:00:54,080" to="00:00:55,920">If you feel sluggish or bloated,</line><line from="00:00:56,720" to="00:00:59,120">it's likely that the food wasn't good for you.</line><line from="00:00:59,120" to="00:01:02,000">Don't punish yourself if you indulge occasionally.</line><line from="00:01:02,000" to="00:01:03,360">It's part of being human.</line><line from="00:01:04,000" to="00:01:07,440">Just get back on track with healthy eating habits as soon as possible.</line><line from="00:01:07,440" to="00:01:10,320">The goal is to find the diet that's optimal for you.</line><line from="00:01:11,360" to="00:01:13,760">Like you, your diet will change as you grow.</line><line from="00:01:13,760" to="00:01:15,280">That's okay. It's just food.</line></transcript></transcript></video>