11/10/2025
What Does It Really Mean to “Just Eat Real Food”?
In a world where everything’s fast — from meals to messages — it’s so easy to lean on convenience foods. But I’ve found that slowing down and choosing real food makes an incredible difference to how we feel, think, and live.
So, what does “real food” actually mean?
🥦 1. Real Food = Whole Food
Real food is as close to nature as possible. Think colourful vegetables, fresh fruits, legumes, whole grains, lean proteins, nuts, and seeds. It’s food without the unnecessary extras — no artificial additives, no refined sugars, no mystery ingredients.
🍚 2. Minimally Processed Is Best
Not all processing is bad — chopping, cooking, or fermenting can actually make food easier to digest and absorb. But the closer your food is to how it’s grown or raised, the better. For example, brown rice over instant rice, or grilled chicken instead of chicken nuggets.
💪 3. Nutrient-Rich, Not Calorie-Heavy
Real food is naturally rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that your body knows how to use. Unlike ultra-processed foods, it nourishes you deeply rather than just filling you up.
When you choose real food, you’re not just eating to survive — you’re eating to thrive.
At Naomi’s Healthful Habits, I encourage you to reconnect with food in its most natural, delicious, and nourishing form.
Let’s make it simple: just eat real food.
Naomi 💚