Reflection: the Body Learns

It’s interesting to notice how adaptable the body is. Foods that once felt unfamiliar or unappealing can become comforting and enjoyable over time. When I first tried avocado, it tasted strange to me, I didn’t understand why people liked it. But as I began eating it more, especially knowing it nourished me, my body slowly learned to appreciate the texture, the calmness, and the satisfaction it brings. I used same way to train my body to appreciate kale and cheese.

The body responds to consistency and nourishment. When I gently introduce something with intention, not forcing, just allowing my taste, my cravings, and even my sense of pleasure can shift.

What I choose repeatedly becomes familiar, comforting. And what my body recognizes as nourishing becomes pleasurable. This reminds me that I am not stuck with my habits or cravings. I can retrain my taste, my patterns, my nervous system — with patience and gentleness. My body is capable of change. And it listens to how I feed it, care for it, and treat it.