Every once in awhile I’ll feel like I’m starving. But not the kind of hunger because my belly is empty, a type of craving that seems to emanate from every part of my body. More of a blend between needing fuel and comfort. ⠀ ⠀ Today, that feeling hit. It’s not very strong but I’ve learned to recognize it. I was cleaning the kitchen after a hard morning of cranky kids, they were finally quiet watching a movie and I noticed this craving. My mind did the usual scan of an I hungry, am I wanting a sweet treat, am I bored, am I angry, etc. No to all of those. In all honesty it felt like my body needed to be replenished with a staple food I had been deprived of. So I turned to a strong childhood memory, cooking gorditas in the kitchen with grandma. ⠀ ⠀ As I began to make up a batch of these little hand made thick masa patties I marveled at how the body works. I believe that our bodies know and thrive on what our ancestors ate, it’s like coming home to a warm and familiar place. The one reason I could never be 100% Keto or Paleo is because corn, rice, and beans flows through my veins! However, that doesn’t mean that eating traditional Mexican food is the perfect diet for everyone. Others may thrive on the grain free lifestyle of Keto. The true path to health is to listen to your body and figure out what you specifically need, in life, in food, and in each moment. ⠀ ⠀ After making a big batch of gorditas with traditional lard, masa, salt, and water I devoured probably 6 or 7 with a fresh made mint salsa! Then like a switch I felt satisfied, for the rest of the day I didn’t even have the usual sweet tooth! By giving my body what it needed I was able to fight off band-aid cravings that would have tried to cover up the underlying need. ⠀ ⠀ Listen to your bodies! What are you craving today? ⠀ Find my gordita recipe on my website: https://recipeforself.com/portfolio-item/gorditas/⠀ ⠀ #organicmama #crunchymama #naturalfoods #naturalliving #healthyliving #realfoods #traditions #heritage #ancestry #wellness https://www.instagram.com/p/BwvbJs8lzP0/?igshid=11kn8ssqf0hvb