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Hello my organiq friends 👋 

This week we’re chopping information down to the smallest bite.

Why do chopsticks exist, and are they here to stay?

Let’s chop it up lol.

Starter

🐌 The Art of Eating Slow

If you’ve ever been to Asia (or eaten Asian food), you know what I’m talking about.

Two (mostly wooden) sticks sitting next to your dish.

With no forks or knives in sight. 😰 

And if you’ve never used them before, eating suddenly feels like a coordination test you have to pass.

But who the f*ck had the idea to eat with two sticks?

Just to slow us down? 🤔

I guess so..

Yet, over one billion people use it every day!!!

So are chopsticks here to stay? 🤔 

Main Course

🥢 The Truth About Chopsticks

What are chopsticks?

They are simple hand-held utensils designed to move food from plate to mouth.

Originally used for cooking, they evolved into a tool for pinching, scooping, pressing, mixing, and dividing foods. 🍜 

How old are they?

Chopsticks date back more than 3,000 years, with archaeological evidence from China’s Shang Dynasty.

They have outlived empires, revolutions, and food trends. ⏳️ 

Why do people use them?

Because they are both traditional and practical.

You only need two sticks and one hand.

Why are chopsticks here to stay?

Because they quietly improve how we eat. 👀 

Research has shown that using chopsticks can:

• improve hand-eye coordination

• lower the Glycemic Index of the food we eat

• promote mindful eating

• improve your memory

• reduce bloating

Dessert

🗓️ The Chopsticks Challenge

For your next 3 meals, eat everything with chopsticks.

No matter if it’s salad, pasta, or rice.

(Maybe not a soup 😅)

Here’s how it works:

Pay attention to:

• How fast you eat ⏱️

• When you feel full 🍽️

• How your digestion feels after 🌿

• If you snack less later 👀 

The goal:

To eat more mindfully. 🧠 

Same food.

Same calories.

Just a different tool - with maybe a different outcome.

Snacks

Dad Joke of the Week

A Deep Question

What are your personal boundaries and how do you maintain them?

A Friendly Reminder