So I stumbled upon this ital ital thing last week when I was digging through some old cooking blogs. Honestly, the name itself sounded kind of fancy and I had no clue what it was. I figured it was just another food trend, but I decided to dive in and see what it was all about.
My First Step: Just Looking It Up
My first move was to just search online. I typed “ital ital” into a search bar and started reading. Turns out, it’s not about Italian food at all, which was my first surprise. It’s actually a way of cooking or preparing food that’s really mindful, focusing on natural ingredients. I read that it’s about getting back to basics, which really caught my interest because I’ve been trying to eat cleaner.
Step Two: Gathering the Stuff I Needed
After I got the basic idea, I realized I needed some specific things. The whole point is to use whole, unprocessed foods. So I looked in my kitchen. I had some fresh vegetables—like carrots, spinach, and a couple of sweet potatoes. I also found some brown rice and a few cans of beans I forgot about. I made a quick list: fresh veggies, whole grains, legumes, and some basic spices like garlic and ginger. No processed sauces or canned stuff with a bunch of ingredients I can’t pronounce.
Step Three: My First Attempt at a Meal
I decided to keep it simple for my first try. I chopped up the sweet potatoes and carrots, tossed them with a little oil and some basic spices, and roasted them in the oven. While that was happening, I cooked the brown rice and heated up the beans. The goal was to just combine these simple, natural flavors. I didn’t follow a recipe; I just went with what felt right. The kitchen smelled amazing, just like real food should.
Step Four: Paying Attention While Eating
This step was different. It wasn’t just about cooking; it was about eating too. When the food was ready, I made a point to just sit down without any distractions—no phone, no TV. I took my time to actually taste the food. The sweet potatoes were sweet on their own, and the beans were hearty. It felt really satisfying in a way that a quick, processed meal never does. It made me realize how often I just eat without thinking.
Step Five: Making It a Regular Thing
After that first meal, I thought, okay, this is something I can actually do. It’s not complicated. The next day, I tried it again with a simple salad from the spinach and some leftover roasted veggies. I’m planning to keep this up a few times a week. It’s not about being perfect; it’s just about being more conscious of what I’m putting together and how I’m eating it. It feels good to simplify things.
So that’s my little journey with ital ital. It turned out to be less of a complicated technique and more of a mindset. I started from zero, figured it out step by step, and now it’s just a part of how I think about food. Really glad I gave it a shot.