Simple and fearless healthy living

with Hilary Boynton

In an age of information overload, it it is easy to become overwhelmed and even paralyzed by the choices we have to make on a daily basis. Today, Hilary Boynton reminds us to slow down, take a deep breath, and cherish the moment.

Hilary is an author, real food advocate, and a busy mother of five. Her husband has been battling cancer for some time. Her life is full and challenging. And, yet, in the middle of the chaos, she makes healthy eating a priority.
She reminds us that it doesn’t take much to make delicious and nutritious meals. And that eating mindfully and in good company is just as important as eating clean and organic. Pursuing good health is a lifestyle, and it is as much about relationships (with our farmers, our friends and family, and ourselves) as it is about nutrient-density and diet.

Regarding our food choices, Hilary talks about perspective and how to navigate the fine line between being discerning and being neurotic. At the end of the day, it’s all about trusting that your body knows what it needs. She calls us to live consciously and courageously.

This interview was recorded LIVE in Topanga Canyon, California, and the audience was quickly enthralled and inspired by Hilary’s heart and words of wisdom. We trust that you will be, too.

Learn more from Hilary at liveyumyum.com.

Notes

Hilary Boynton, author of the Heal Your Gut Cookbook, joins us today to discuss simple and fearless healthy living. In an age of information overload, it is easy to become overwhelmed and even paralyzed by the choices we have to make on a daily basis. In this episode of Wise Traditions, Hilary reminds us to slow down, take a deep breath, and cherish the moment.

With fresh ingredients, it doesn’t take much to make delicious and nutritious meals. Eating mindfully and in good company is just as important as eating clean and organic. Food is a lifestyle, and it is as much about relationships (with our farmers, our friends and family, and ourselves) as it is about nutrient-density and diet.

Regarding our food choices, Hilary talks about how to navigate the fine line between being discerning and being neurotic. At the end of the day, it’s all about trusting that your body knows what it needs. Living consciously and courageously is the best health decision you can make, and as Hilary’s aunt once told her, “What makes the great great is that they don’t listen to the naysayers.”

This episode highlights:

What older generations and people of different cultures have known for a long time– that simple food is gourmet food
Why fresh ingredients make all the difference in cooking
How attitude and mindset are paramount to good health
Hilary’s tips for simplicity in the kitchen: find a really good egg farm, get to know your farmers, get your kids involved, be organized, stock your house with high quality staples, and cook once, not twice
How we can appreciate having choices instead being overwhelmed by them
Why we shouldn’t let criticism influence us when making intentional choices about our health and our family’s health
How good it feels to slow down and say no. “When you say no to others you say yes to yourself.”
The importance of evaluating your lifestyle and priorities
What to remove from your diet and what to add (Ditch processed foods and pasteurized dairy, and make sure your fridge is stocked with pastured butter, healthy fats, raw dairy, and fermented foods)
Letting go of what you cannot control
Hilary’s final words of wisdom– to be expected from the author of a top-rated cookbook–”Learn to cook. Embrace the kitchen and prioritize it.”