—A fancy phrase for “I’m trying, okay?”
By Tasha — recovering carb addict, reluctant salad eater, and part-time nutrition realist
Let’s be honest — “healthy eating” used to sound like a punishment handed down by someone who drinks wheatgrass for fun. But now, after enough late-night chips and self-loathing tea, I’ve realised eating healthy isn’t about being good — it’s about feeling like I don’t want to crawl into bed at 3 p.m. and cry into a napkin.
Fermentum, if you want to get technical, is Latin for yeast. So really, this whole article could be titled “Healthy Eating is Rising”… which kind of tracks. When I eat better, I feel better. Not perfect. Not Gwyneth Paltrow levels of zen. Just… like I might be able to answer an email without rage.
Healthy eating doesn’t mean kale-everything or coconut flour pancakes that taste like regret. It means choosing food that doesn’t fight you later. It means paying attention to what fuels you — and what secretly sabotages you (lookin’ at you, 3pm sugary latte).
“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.”
— Jim Rohn
Why It Actually Matters (Science, but make it digestible)
Let’s talk facts — without sounding like a high school biology teacher.
our gut is home to trillions of bacteria that affect everything from your immune system to your mood. When you feed it well (think fibre, protein, healthy fats, actual vegetables), you’re not just avoiding bloating — you’re boosting your mental clarity, energy levels, and hormonal balance.
I used to skip meals, live off toast, and wonder why I felt like I was riding an emotional rollercoaster blindfolded. Turns out, feeding your body like a feral squirrel isn’t a vibe.
These days, I aim for:
- Whole foods more often than not
- Batch-cooked soup (because I’m that person now, apparently)
- Protein with every meal so I don’t snack like a maniac
- Water — because dehydration feels suspiciously like anxiety
Do I still eat slap chips? Yes. But not daily. And I don’t punish myself for it. Healthy eating isn’t about rules. It’s about respect — for your body, your energy, and your future self who has zero time for gut drama.
Final Thought from Tasha Unfiltered:
You don’t have to eat perfectly. You just have to eat in a way that lets your body breathe a little easier and your jeans fit without a prayer circle.
So eat the soup. Make the salad. Drink the water. Save the slap chips for Saturday.
You’re not broken — you’re just figuring it out, one meal at a time.