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By nanaama raine, MS, RD
Do you know who understands your diet best? It’s not who you think!
In a world where nutrition advice is constantly conflicting and overwhelming, we are often left confused. Trendy diet fads, outdated guidelines like “eat 6 servings of grains,” and misleading labels that read “0 grams trans fat,” but may be up to 0.5 grams of trans fat in reality, make it challenging to navigate the truth. This misinformation is often driven by “food dealers” consumed with making a profit rather than health, which leads to considerable health problems.
But there’s a better way. What if you could tap into a more genuine, time-tested source for your diet? An ancient and groundbreaking ancestral approach?
Meet your ‘kra’.
Kra: Your Inner Nutritionist
Your ‘kra’ acts as your inner health expert, deeply attuned to what your body genuinely needs. It’s a holistic approach, perfectly aligning with who you are and your life’s purpose. Connecting with your kra is deeply personal and a unique experience for each individual that involves learning to recognize and trust signals (communication) your body and mind (and spirit) send you.
It might be an inner voice, vivid mental images, or sensations in different parts of your body, like your belly, feet, hands, forehead, chest or throat. For me, it comes as sensations in my throat, gut, or even as a radiant feeling that flows through me. Pay attention to how certain foods make you feel – energized or sluggish? These consistent signals clearly tell you your kra’s likes/dislikes regarding food. In embracing and synchronizing with your Kra Food Flow, you navigate your nutritional path with clarity, confidence and wisdom.
Kra Food Flow: Ancestral Wisdom
Kra Food Flow is an ancient, transformative way of eating, rooted in African traditions. It’s about following your inner guidance to determine what, when, and how to eat for your unique being. This journey connects you with your ancestral energy, brings peace of mind/clarity in thinking, and guides you to your ‘kra weight’, a state where your body and spirit are at their strongest and most vibrant.
My Journey with Kra Food Flow
Through my extensive study and practice as a dietitian, I’ve discovered that while functional nutrition is a closer approach to personalized diet, it’s your own kra that holds the real key to true harmony. My personal experience during pregnancy, gaining and naturally losing 70 pounds, shows how effective Kra Food Flow is. This approach is life-changing, not just for me, but for many indigenous communities in West Africa and the Bay Area.
Water: Your First Step
Begin your journey with a simple yet powerful step – water. Spiritually, water is a bridge to connect with your kra. It’s also often the first signal, a call for hydration that your body and kra need.
As you drink water, observe how your body and mind respond. Feeling satisfied, hydrated, and clear in your mind are clear indications from your kra. When you practice being mindful and attentive to your body’s hydration needs, you can start understanding and responding to your kra’s subtle cues for food.
Join the Movement
This year, commit to aligning with your Kra Food Flow, starting with the important act of drinking water. Aim for at least half your body weight in ounces of water each day. For instance, if you weigh 170 pounds, that’s about 85 ounces of water per day.
Visit www.flowfolx.com to join the movement and take the pledge. Get yourself a large water bottle and own your flow by sipping water throughout the day easier. Let’s awaken the powerful ancestral energy within you and illuminate our minds, bodies, and spirits.
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