Stuck in a food mood?

Food boredom, the viscious cycle of eating the same foods over and over and over and over again, happens to each of us from time to time. The mood is characterized by an unenthusiastic attitude about food in general that often leads to skipping meals, bouts of eating packaged or processed foods, all-too-frequent trips to the drive thru, or overindulging in sugary and salty snacks.

If and when you find yourself there, don't despair. There are several things you can do to re-energize your creativity and lift yourself out of the rut:

• Try a one day detox or juice fast to cleanse the palate and jumpstart your digestion

• Browse cookbooks or social media (Instagram, Pinterest, etc) for new recipes or ideas

• Ask a friend for a recipe they enjoy and don't mind sharing with you

• Take a cooking or raw foods preparation class

• Hang out and ask questions in the produce section of a natural foods market

• Visit the farmer's market in search of a new fruit or veggie to take home

• Watch raw food and/or cooking videos on YouTube (there are tons!)

You may discover a new way to add zest with limes, a new flavorful smoothie, a bold sauce recipe, or a new way to prepare leafy greens in less time. Just keep it fun and you're bound to find just the thing to get your creative juices flowing!

And if all else fails, contact a certified holistic health coach who can help you sort through any deeper issues that may be affecting your food mood.