Hello! My name is Briana Franco, the author of Lucid Nutrition. My educational background is in Psychology (B.A.) and Interdisciplinary Studies. Although I acquired my love for research and writing in college, I have learned far more by utilizing the web as an autodidact.
Some of my interests include: Raw Foods, Veganism, Meditation, Lucid Dreams, Art Making, Gardening, Yoga, Dance, Running, and Reading. I am also fascinated with all things related to 'Well Being' and how we can attain that.
Giving Up Meat
In 2004, I participated in a life changing 2 month extensive Archaeological Field School uncovering a late prehistoric lithic tool workshop in South Texas. I camped out underneath the stars every night and discovered that peaceful place within myself that I can always come back to when life tries to take some toll on me. I stopped eating meat that summer after being inspired by a fellow botanist who was doing some work with us. It had never dawned on me that I DID NOT have to eat meat and that THERE IS soooo much food that I can enjoy other than that coming from a deceased animal. (sorry meat eaters)
Besides that, I've had an experience working in a group home with at-risk youth who were in and out of foster care. Being a residential counselor for those kids was the toughest yet most rewarding job in the world. Essentially, I learned that I am most myself when I am in a constant state of learning, developing (physically and mentally), and helping others learn to do the same.
The idea for "LUCID NUTRITION" came after an intense research process (online and in books) after I gave up meat in 2004. I was looking for recipes and finding ways to make sure I was getting the right amount of vitamins and nutrients that my body requires. I decided to share what I was learning through the use of a blog. Being enthralled by the mystery of LUCID DREAMS, it was sort of natural for me to link the word "LUCID" with "NUTRITION".
It's quite simple really. Lets take a look at the definition for the word Lucid:
lucid. an adjective. 1 expressed clearly; easy to understand : a lucid account, written in a clear and lucid style. ˚showing ability to think clearly, esp. in the intervals between periods of confusion or insanity: he has a few lucid moments every now and then.
˚Psychology (of a dream) experienced with the dreamer feeling awake, aware of dreaming, and able to control events consciously. 2 poetic/literary bright or luminous : birds dipped their wings in the lucid flow of air.
and now the definition for the word Nutrition:
nutrition. a noun. the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth : a guide to good nutrition.˚food; nourishment : the substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.
The research done for Lucid Nutrition will strive to help consumers like you and me feel less confused about what to buy, what to eat, and how to find strength and peace for a sound mind and body. Choices we make every day significantly influence our chances of feeling healthy, happy, energetic, and clear-minded.
Sound health is much more than the absence of sickness. It is the conscious pursuit of the highest qualities of the physical, environmental, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects of the human experience.
We will delve deep into the past learning about ancient healing techniques like Ayurveda, Yoga, Dance, Reiki, Chakras and venture into the future where bodies will be healed quicker and easier by the rapid advances in technology.
We will test and try various recipes, opening our minds to new vegetables, fruits, spices, herbs and vitamins. We will sip on various teas, nibble on blueberries, and learn stretching routines and exercises great upon rising in the morning. Together we will discover more and more about complementary and alternative healing techniques; holistic and integrative, art therapy, foods we should avoid and eat, plus so much more.
The ultimate mission of Lucid Nutrition is to share what I am learning with you in the hopes that my findings may enliven your life as they do mine. To produce health, prevent and fight dis-ease and to have a greater awareness of our body/mind/heart/soul is what Lucid Nutrition is all about.
Update: Sometime after I started this blog I was fortunate to meet Dr. Will Tuttle, the author of The World Peace Diet: Eating for Spiritual Health and Social Harmony. I have been helping him promote his book online at World Peace Diet.com. Please check out his Daily Veg Inspiration and also join the FaceBook Group. Thanks!
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"Those who awaken never rest in one place. Like swans, they rise and leave the lake. On the air they rise and fly an invisible course. Their food is knowledge. They live on emptiness. They have seen how to break free. Who can follow them? " Buddha (563 - 483 BC)
