Buddhism and Food

I was reading this Buddhist verse that is said before eating food, and I really resonated with it:

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"We reflect on the effort that brought us this food and consider how it comes to us. We reflect on our virtue and practice, and whether we are worthy of this offering. We regard it as essential to keep the mind free from excesses such as greed. We regard this food as good medicine to sustain our life. For the sake of enlightenment, we now receive this food."

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I am currently on a path to learn more about Buddhism to apply in my life. I started reading Pema Chodron, Start Where You Are, as a good starting place (recommended by people on this forum). I do not have a healthy relationship with food. Reading that book and reading this passage got me to thinking....I would like to have better compassion for myself in relation to food/eating, be more thankful for the food I receive, be more mindful and intentional about what I'm putting in my body. That seems to fall in line with what Buddhism would be about (correct me if I am wrong).

Since there are so many wise and beautiful people here, I thought I would reach out to ask you all about your experiences with engaging with Buddhism and how you relate to food in a way that is healthy. I apologize in advance for possibly getting some Buddhist concepts incorrect! And thank you!

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