As the year winds down and we enter the season of gratitude, it is easy to get swept up in scarcity thinking—the endless to-do lists, the holiday stress, the pressure to do more and be more. What if instead we chose abundance?
At Salt + Soil, abundance is not about excess. It is about enoughness. It is the simple, grounded knowing that the choices we make each day, what we eat, how we care for our bodies, and the communities we nurture, can create ripple effects of health, joy, and lasting connection.
This piece explores evidence-based meaning of abundance in three integral areas that shape everything we do: food, health, and community.
Abundance in Food: Nourishing from the Ground Up
For us, food is medicine and connection—to the land, the seasons, and the communities that cultivate and share. That’s why our approach to organic meal delivery in San Diego centers on seasonal eating, sustainability, and care.
Why local, seasonal eating matters
Scientific studies consistently show that seasonal and locally produced food often retains higher nutritional quality, particularly vitamins like C and minerals like potassium, compared with produce that travels long distances AANMC.
Nutritional biodiversity, the inclusion of varied species in our diet, is emerging as a key factor in preventing micronutrient deficiencies and supporting metabolic and immune health Wikipedia.
A review of local seasonal food consumption highlights its potential not only for individual wellbeing but also for sustainable consumption across economic, environmental, and social dimensions Extension | University of New Hampshire+7PMC+7PMC+7.
Environmental and economic benefits
Eating seasonally and locally can lower greenhouse gas emissions by reducing food miles and preserving fresher, less processed produce Wikipedia+1
Supporting local farmers keeps money in our region strengthens local economies and builds resilience in food systems Wikipedia+1
Transforming meals into mindful experiences
Preparing and enjoying food with intention turns every meal into nourishment for body and soul. It is through these soulful moments that abundance moves from concept into lived experience—whether that’s through a cozy dinner at home, a curated menu from a private chef in San Diego, or a weekly routine of seed oil free meal delivery that supports long-term health.
Abundance in Health: Living from Overflow
Abundance in health moves us beyond fixing what is broken toward cultivating vitality, balance, and resilience. With our sustainable meal delivery options, the path to health becomes not just accessible but deeply aligned with nature.
The power of daily nourishing habits
Simple, consistent practices like real food, hydration, movement, rest, sunshine, and breathwork form the foundation of well-being.
Mind-body synergy
Stress, gratitude, meditation, and breathwork are as restorative as they are tangible—bridging our internal states with physical health.
Abundance in Community: Belonging and Contribution
Connection is not a luxury—it is essential. Just as organic meal delivery in San Diego connects us back to local farms and producers, our communities thrive when we build intentional ties with one another.
Social connection and wellbeing
A large body of research links strong social ties with lower risks of heart disease, stroke, dementia, depression, and premature death WIRED+1The New Yorker+5PMC+5TIME+5.
Kasley Killam emphasizes that chronic loneliness poses a health risk comparable to smoking or obesity, and that social health deserves attention as a vital pillar of human wellbeing WIRED.
Communities with strong pre-existing social bonds fared better during crises like COVID-19, demonstrating that connection builds resilience arXiv.
The science of communal coping and resilience
Communal coping, approaching stress as “our problem” rather than mine, enhances emotional well-being and strengthens our ability to weather challenges together Wikipedia+1.
Strong social networks save lives during extreme events. For example, after the 1995 Chicago heat wave, neighborhoods with rich social cohesion had far lower mortality rates arXiv+3The New Yorker+3vox.com+3.
Choosing Abundance Every Day
Abundance isn’t a one-and-done annual moment. It’s a daily choice to nourish ourselves—each breath, each bite, each connection.
Ask yourself this November:
- Where can I choose nourishment over convenience through fresh, organic, and sustainable food choices?
- How might I invite overflow into my health through simple, consistent rituals (supported by organic meal delivery that saves time and energy)?
- In what ways can I contribute to my community’s resilience and belonging?
Abundance is already here, in the meals we eat, in the breath we take, and in the people we gather around our tables.
