{HMW} You're wired to compare your eating with others. Here's how to stop.

Dear Reader,

Ever glance at someone else's meal and immediately judge your own?

You're not alone.

We're wired to compare our eating to others. It's actually an evolutionary holdover from when observing what others ate helped us survive. But here's the problem: you have zero complete information about what someone else's body actually needs. Their metabolism, activity level, when they last ate, their health conditions—you're missing all of it. You're comparing your internal experience to their external appearance, which is like comparing apples to the idea of oranges.

Quick Win: Next time you catch yourself in a comparison spiral, pause and ask: "Am I hungry? What does my body need right now?" Use comparison as a cue to check in with yourself, not as evidence that you're doing something wrong.

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Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi looks a little alien with its bulbous shape and stems shooting out, but it tastes like a milder, slightly sweeter version of broccoli stems—crisp and refreshing. I usually peel it and eat it raw in slices with salt, or roast it like I would turnips.

The texture stays nice and crunchy even when cooked, which makes it good for stir-fries. It's got vitamin C and fiber, and the greens are edible too if you get them fresh. For beginners: peel off the tough outer layer with a knife (a peeler won't cut it), then slice or dice however you want. Try it raw first—it's one of those vegetables that's actually easier to use uncooked.

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