We are what we eat?

Baba's thought for today.
"The food that one eats has to be pure,
free from the subtle evils radiated by the
persons who collect the materials, who cook
the dishes and who serve them."

There is a great deal of discussion on organic food, GM food, processed food and the list goes on. We are faced with so much literature on the pros and cons of the various types, that there is confusion as to what constitutes a wholesome diet.

What we eat is a matter of personal choice, preference, taboos and one's health condition. There is no such thing as a proven formula that will guarantee one's good health. But at a spiritual level, the topic of food has also been hotly debated. Some people are sceptical about the food offerings made during observance of festivals and some prayer rituals. Following today's quote, I believe that all foods are wholesome if they are served with a loving and sincere heart and the person who consumes it likewise must be grateful for the food.

The popular saying of 'you are what you eat' can be interpreted at different levels so one has the choice to eat whatever he or she pleases. It's all in the mind.