Food is certainly superior to strength. This is why if a person fasts for ten days and nights, he may survive but he will not be able to see, hear, think, understand, work, or fully grasp the meaning of what he is taught. But if he eats food, he can then see, hear, think, understand, work, and fully grasp the meaning of the teachings. Therefore, worship food.
‘One who worships food as Brahman attains worlds full of food and drink. One who worships food as Brahman can do what he pleases within the limits of food.’ Nārada asked - ‘Sir, is there anything higher than food?’ ‘Of course, there is something higher than food,’ replied Sanatkumāra. Nārada then said - ‘Sir, please explain that to me’.