Dr. David Orman

Food is far more than calories on a plate—it is a living dialogue between you and your body. Each bite carries information, signals, and codes that instruct your cells on how to function. When you eat whole, natural foods, you are essentially sending messages of vitality, repair, and balance. On the other hand, processed and artificial choices deliver mixed or harmful instructions, leaving the body confused, overworked, and depleted.

Understanding food as language shifts the focus from counting numbers to listening for meaning. Instead of obsessing over carbs, fats, or proteins, you begin to ask, What message am I giving my body right now? A crisp apple says “clean energy and hydration.” Dark leafy greens whisper “strength and mineral balance.” Sugary snacks shout chaos and inflammation. By tuning into this dialogue, you take conscious control of your cellular environment and long-term health.

This perspective also reconnects eating with mindfulness. When you pause before each meal and recognize the message you are about to send, you transform eating into a sacred act. Every meal becomes a chance to write a new sentence in the story of your health. Choose your words wisely, for your body is always listening.