Restorative dining focuses on a balanced, moderate diet that promotes long-term health while allowing enjoyment and occasional indulgences. It adheres to the principle of reversible and non-destructive practices in alignment with conservation.
One basic principle of restorative dining is the concept of moderation and balance. Restorative dining emphasizes consumption of foods that nourish and heal the body while recognizing the important role that enjoyment and the occasional indulgence play in overall health. The essential idea is to consume a balanced diet that is in harmony with the body’s needs and nutritional guidelines, while also being adaptable and flexible to cater to social and cultural situations.
This aligns with the broader principle that restorative practices in any context should be non-destructive and reversible, prioritizing the conservation of the original state, whether it pertains to objects or health. In the context of dining, this means that food choices should support long-term health without causing harm, and the approach to eating should be able to accommodate future adjustments as new nutritional information becomes available or as individual health needs evolve.
A restorative dining practice involves making dietary decisions that conserve and enhance one's health through moderation, nutritional balance, and enjoyment, without foregoing the joy of social and cultural food experiences.