Poisson gras local
With this in mind, New Zealand's fatty fish are a wonder of nature: king salmon, river eel, blue mackerel, rainbow trout. These creatures are rich in omega-3, dense in marine essence, vibrant with life. They carry within them the strength of cold currents and the purity of our waters. When we prepare them with respect, they transmit this raw energy to us. It is not simple food, it is a concentrate of territorial vitality.
It's not heaviness, as low-fat diets try to make us believe. It’s real, complex, inhabited food. Marine fats are vectors of essential biological messages for our brain and our cells. They provide fluidity, protection and clarity. By integrating them into our diet, we restore a metabolic architecture that the industry has tried to destroy. Fat is the lubricant of our Mana.
When I eat
Ultimately, when I eat an oily fish, only about 150g, satiety is immediate. It is not superficial like the one you feel after a bowl of rice or pasta. It is a deep satiety, which comes from within, which saturates the body's real needs. We feel 'full' in the noble sense of the term: complete, satisfied, peaceful. There is no more room for desire or frustration. We are simply there, present in our own strength.
The signal quickly goes to the brain. The body recognizes real food and it immediately sends the message of wholeness. You don't need to eat astronomical quantities to feel good. This is the magic of nutrient density: quality replaces quantity. At 45, I learned to listen to this signal with surgical precision. I no longer eat out of habit or boredom, I eat to achieve this state of metabolic grace.
Respect of the body signal
Plus, it's funny: I can't overdo this fat. At a specific moment, my body says: stop. That's enough. It's not an intellectual decision, it's a physiological reaction. Natural fat has its own regulatory mechanism. Unlike sugar which calls for sugar, fat calls for rest. It protects us against ourselves, against our tendencies to excess. It is a form of integrated biological wisdom.
No guilt. No mental struggle. Just: enough. We put down our cutlery, we breathe, we smile. We know that we have given the body what it asked for. This absence of inner conflict is an immense liberation. We leave the infernal cycle of restriction and compensation to enter that of respect and satisfaction. Fat restores our dignity as an eater. It teaches us measure through true pleasure.
Difference from fake fat
This approach is the difference with industrial processing oils or trans fats. Natural fat creates a clear, honest, direct signal. It speaks the language of our cells. Fake fat blurs the lines. It is designed to bypass our satiety mechanisms, to push us to consume more and more. It creates a silent inflammation that fogs our minds and tires our bodies. It is a betrayal of nature.
Fake fat binds the signals. We eat endlessly, without ever achieving this feeling of completeness. We fill ourselves with emptiness, we exhaust ourselves digesting molecules that the body does not recognize. By returning to pure animal and marine fats, we restore truth to our plate. We give our metabolism the tools it needs to function without friction. Clarity starts with choosing the right fuel.
Stable energy
In reality, this fat creates stable, lasting, unwavering energy. No insulin spikes, no blood sugar drops, no dips at 11 a.m. or 4 p.m. We are on a constant performance plateau. It's like a hardwood fire that burns slowly and steadily, unlike the glucose straw fire that goes out as quickly as it's lit. This stability changes our relationship to time and effort.
Only this feeling: I am nourished. I'll last 6 hours without thinking about it. That's okay. You can concentrate on your work, on your family, on your passion, without being interrupted by the cries of your stomach. It is a form of rediscovered sovereignty. We are no longer a slave to our next meal. Fat gives us the freedom not to eat because it assures us that we have everything we need in store. Clarity is in persistence.
Respect and freedom
On the other hand, respecting this signal means respecting the body. Don't abuse him with absurd diets, don't force him to eat what he doesn't want. It's a friendly conversation with yourself. By giving the body high quality fats, we tell it that we love it, that we trust it. He responds by offering us his strength and clarity. It’s a virtuous circle that transforms our entire lives, well beyond the plate.
Eat without guilt. That's true freedom. Savor the crispy skin of a salmon or the richness of a smoked eel without wondering if it's 'too much'. Knowing that this is exactly what we need. This inner peace is the greatest gift that Maori cuisine has given me. I am no longer a woman on a diet, I am a nourished woman. Clarity is my horizon, fat is my ally. ¡Zhu ni hao wei kou e viva a gordura real!
