S2 #55 'If You Don't Eat Your Vegetables, You'll Go to Hell—Treating Yourself to Ishoku Dogen' #70

I discovered something from the tomatoes I grow in my home garden.

The personality grows cherry tomatoes in their home garden. While eagerly awaiting the harvest, they learned about 'accumulated temperature' as an indicator for when the fruit turns red. The time spent observing them every day has become a moment to face oneself, and the talk delves into the connection between the joy of growing plants and food.

It is an important lesson taught by my once-disordered eating habits.

Looking back at their student days, the personality reflects on a life relying solely on cup noodles and instant foods in exchange for free time. This led to an experience where they became so unwell that they felt physical abnormalities. They share the turning point that led them to become conscious of nutritional balance, and their past reflections are told with a touch of humor.

The trick is to incorporate small changes rather than aiming for perfection.

If you restrict your diet too much by being overly conscious of Ishoku Dogen, meals stop being fun. In the middle of the program, the personality suggests adding one surprising ingredient to your usual menu to brighten up your dining table. They discuss the importance of finding your own balance instead of being a perfectionist, so please listen to the full episode for more.