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nourished, the body will almost always correct a physical problem! The pinging and knocking will
cease, as the body literally rebuilds itself and heals itself, just as God designed.
The more refined or processed a food is, the less it resembles the original food, the more original
nutrients are lost, and the longer the ingredient list on the food label becomes. Some nutrients that are
destroyed in the refining and processing of foods may be added back, but since we don't know all the
nutritional compounds in a food, they cannot all be added back! Most refined grain products add
thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and iron back in, but other vitamins, mineral, and phytochemicals are lost.
This is why it is best to only eat those foods in their original form and unprocessed. Research shows
that whole foods rich in natural vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytochemicals, proteins, and fats are
what make our body, and especially our brain, function as it should. Manufactured, fast, and snack
foods do not!
Proper nutrition is vital to good health. Vegetables and fruits should be making up the greater
proportion of our meals, along with whole grains, beans, legumes, and seeds. Nuts can be included in
small amounts. Consciously choose whole natural foods and begin to eliminate the processed foods
with long lists of ingredients. Reading food labels is essential. Beware of hydrogenated fats, sugars
and high fructose corn syrup, sucrose, maltrose, dextrose, hydrolyzed starch, nitrates and food
colorings. Chemicals are added to processed foods to improve shelf life, storage time, flavor,
nutritional value, and attractiveness and to make food more convenient and easier to prepare. Various
food additives have been implicated in increasing the risks of allergies, asthma, behavioral changes,
impaired immune function, and cancer- just to name a few. The more ingredients listed on a label, the
more risk you are taking by eating it. When reading food labels remember:
If it is hard to pronounce, it is probably artificial!
The first step to better health is to become aware of what you and your family are currently eating.
Begin to choose more local produce (organic if possible) and shop at grocery stores that carry whole
natural foods. Try to avoid as much processed foods, GMO (Genetically Modified) foods, and food
additives as possible. A good rule of thumb is try to eat 85% good whole foods everyday which
consists of as much raw fresh, fruits and vegetables you can possibly eat. The other 15% leave that as
your area for improvement. Some days you may need to eat that piece of birthday cake at a friend's
party or an ice cream cone on a hot day with your children. Leave a little room for forgiveness and it
will make sticking with a healthy lifestyle a lot more manageable. Just keep in mind, the more raw,
fresh vegetables you eat, the healthier your body will become. Refer to appendix A for a proper diet
outline for your particular blood type.
It may seem that this next remark is against all that you have been taught but- try to do as little
cooking as possible. Yes---this is true. Since cooking involves altering the nutrient characteristics of
foods through the action of heat or dissolving effect of water, it is wise to eat uncooked, raw food
whenever possible. There are however, some truly excellent foods that can't be eaten raw; beans and
lentils come to mind unless they are sprouted. These are nutrition powerhouses, inexpensive, and rich
enough in high-quality protein to make a good meat alternative. But they are all but indigestible unless
cooked. Fish may be cooked lightly and of course your breads and whole grain pastas are cooked
foods. Heat can destroy many nutrients, notably some water-soluble vitamins, many antioxidants, and
unsaturated fats, including omega-3s. The beneficial effects of dietary fibers, both insoluble and
soluble, may be altered, and at times reduced, by cooking. Certain foods however, must be cooked in
order to digest them properly or protect our system from bacterial or parasite invasion. Balanced
nutrition demands that you follow a series of dietary rules. Primitive humans followed them naturally
without realizing they were rules for healthy living. Here are some good eating habits to follow:
A. Eat an optimum amount of vegetable protein, minimal animal protein. Protein is essential for
several bodily functions. In fact, it accounts for 20% of our body weight and helps us synthesize
enzymes, hormones and important cellular structures. It also helps us with fluid balance and with
building antibodies that guard against infection. Without enough protein we wouldnt survive.
Protein also helps us feel full after a meal. People who dont eat enough protein may actually eat more
food and still have an appetite afterward. An over- consumption of animal protein however, leads to
many health related illnesses such as heart disease. The paradox of protein is that it is not only essential
but also potentially health destroying. Adequate amounts are vital to keeping your cells healthy; but
over consumption of excess animal proteins congests your cells and forces the pH of your lifesustaining fluids down to cell-stifling, disease-producing levels. Cells overburdened with protein
become toxic. The US Department of Agriculture recommends that all men and women over the age of
19 should get at least 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day (or 0.37 grams per
pound). That means a woman who is 130 pounds should get at least 48 grams of protein. One cup of
chopped broccoli has 2.57 grams of protein. This means by eating that amount men get about 5 percent
of their recommended daily intake , while women get about 6 percent of what they should consume
daily. The best part about getting protein from broccoli is that you also get fiber and nutrients, but no
fat and few calories. Some other good sources of protein are chia seeds, green peas and rice and beans.
B. Eat an optimum amount of fat (lipids). Good fats build structure in the sheaths of nerves; they
participate in most body functions; they store energy. Each fat gram contains nine calories of energy
compared to four calories for protein and four calories for carbohydrate. There are two types of
essential fatty acids (EFA's): Omega-3 and omega-6. Omega-3 fatty acids are highly reactive. They are
needed for growth, prevention of dry and flaking skin, integrity of cell membranes and many metabolic
roles. Fish oils are a very good source. Omega-6 EFAs play an equally important role in maintaining
health. One of the best sources of omega-6 is linseed oil made from flaxseed.
C. Eat an optimum amount of unprocessed carbohydrates. These should be mainly from fresh
vegetables and fruits and less from the brown rice, wheat and potatoes. All natural, unrefined or
unprocessed carbohydrates are surrounded by and mixed with protein, fat, vitamins and minerals.
Naturally occurring carbohydrates are good foods, unlike processed carbohydrates such as starch. The
more starch is refined, the more toxic it becomes to the body. Processed carbohydrates present a
different situation. These include all the food products rich in added sugar or prepared in a way that
has dissipated a large portion of essential nutrients. Processed carbohydrates consist of such foods as
polished rice, white flour and a variety of substances made from them such as pretzels, pastries and
pastas. Excessive consumption of refined or processed carbohydrates is the major cause of a broad
group of neuroses and a great number of physical illnesses.
Additional rules of thumb for good eating habits:
D Avoid caffeine and sugar. Sugar is not good for the stomach, because it causes fermentation. Milk
and sugar clog the system, irritate the digestive organs, and affect the brain. Sugar, when over used, is
more injurious than meat. Caffeine promotes stress. Coffee is the most popular caffeine product
followed by soda and energy drinks. Undesirable effects from the stimulating properties of caffeine
include: elevated heart rate, irregular heartbeat, increased blood pressure, frequent urination,
increased gastric acid secretion (which contributes to indigestion, gastritis, and ulcers),
nervousness, irritability, insomnia, loss of appetite, nausea, and diarrhea.
E. Eat raw vegetable salads or raw fruits before the main course. This will stimulate and assist
digestion, and help avoid overeating cooked foods. Sometimes eating them together causes abdominal
pain or indigestion. If you are prone to digestion issues you may be better off eating fruits at one meal
and vegetables at another.
F. Get your fiber. Without fiber, waste gets blocked and it takes longer for foods to pass through the
colon. If your diet contains animal fats, they greatly increase the blockage because animal fats are
solid at body temperature. They clog up your intestines just as grease clogs up drains. The longer food
takes to pass through, the more opportunity for the bowel walls to reabsorb the toxins the body is trying
to eliminate.
G. Eat a variety of foods. Don't continually eat the same foods day after day. Let your diet contain a
variety of fresh vegetables and fruits, herbs, beans, legumes and grains. Each food offers a different
variety of essential vitamins and minerals that your body needs. Within a day's time, however, do not
over tax your systems with too many varieties of foods. Correct food choices are important for proper
digestion, utilization and assimilation of nutrients.
H. Eat slowly and do not over eat. Overeating slows and clogs your entire system and leads to toxic
build up. Eat just enough to feel content with out feeling over-filled. Take time to eat and to enjoy
mealtimes. Avoid eating compulsively or when emotionally upset, in pain, or overtired. Chew your
food until the food in your mouth becomes liquid. Chewing breaks your food down from large particles
into smaller particles that are more easily digested. This also makes it easier for your intestines to
absorb nutrients and energy from the food particles as they pass through, while also preventing
improperly digested food from entering your blood and causing a wide range of adverse effects to your
health.
I. Reduce the fats, oils, salt, and sugars in the diet and avoid consuming too many high cholesterol
foods such as eggs, cheese, butter, and meats. All animal foods contain cholesterol, and that includes
chicken and fish.
Caffeinated beverages
A great lesson that God gives us in the Bible is in the story of Daniel. Daniel 1:12-16 12Please
test your servants for ten days, and let them give us vegetables to eat and water to drink. 13Then let
our appearance be examined before you, and the appearance of the young men who eat the portion of
the kings delicacies; and as you see fit, so deal with your servants. 14So he consented with them in
this matter, and tested them ten days. 15 And at the end of ten days their features appeared better and
fatter in flesh than all the young men who ate the portion of the kings delicacies. 16 Thus the steward
took away their portion of delicacies and the wine that they were to drink, and gave them vegetables.
Why do you think God choose this story to put into the Bible? The only benefit was to show us that
eating the right foods (vegetables), brings about better health than eating rich foods (meats, sweets,
heavy breads, alcohol) basically the standard American diet.
are a variety of herbal teas that will give you a healthy lift and allow you to go through the motions of
having your hot beverage on time each day.
Other individuals can replace their daily caffeine regimen with an exercise program. Physical
exercise like walking or stretching elevates the heart rate and releases adrenaline and endorphins into
the blood stream. Adding a little exercise to your day at the time when you previously relied on a dose
of caffeine is a very progressive, healthy replacement measure.
If you are having a difficult time switching to a healthier caffeine-free beverage, make sure there are
no emotional or psychological reasons behind your use of caffeine. If you have consumed caffeine
beverages for years- you will go through a withdrawal and experience headaches and probably be a bit
irritable. Do not be discouraged. This is just the physical reaction to cleaning out your system and
will pass in a few days. Psychological issues are harder to deal with and you must come before God
and ask Him to show you where the problem lies. In order to quit a habit successfully you need to be
fully aware of what you are thinking and feeling when you miss your caffeine. Food, beverages or
drugs of any kind should never serve as idols.
If you are struggling, write in your journal how you are feeling and pray for strength. Accept the fact
that you need to occupy your mind and your time with new, healthy activities to improve your chances
of successfully quitting caffeine or any other bad habits for good.
1 Corinthians 10:13
13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not
allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of
escape, that you may be able to bear it.