Globally Grounded: Episode 9
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In this episode of Globally Grounded, Kyra dives into the art of the long meal, exploring how cultures from Argentina to Spain savor connection, food, and presence. Drawing on a recent parrilla experience in Buenos Aires, she unpacks the mental, social, and nutritional benefits of lingering over meals, and what we might reclaim in our own fast-paced lives.
Episode Takeaways
Slow meals are a form of well-being. Taking time to eat without rushing helps your nervous system reset, reduces stress, and supports digestion.
Connection is baked into every bite. Meals shared with friends or family strengthen relationships, build empathy, and reduce loneliness.
Cultural and generational continuity matters. Long meals allow for storytelling, passing down recipes, and reinforcing identity and family bonds.
Mealtime shapes nutrition and mindful eating. Social context encourages more balanced, diverse meals and reduces overeating.
We can reclaim presence in a rushed world. Treating meals as a valued ritual, rather than just fuel, benefits both our mental and physical health and deepens our connection to others.
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