Many people today still don't care enough about how and what they eat but rather give into the temptation of convenience and cheap price. The effects become more and more visible. The dramatic rise in health care costs and people having diabetes are only two examples out of many.
I personally think that every one of us carries a responsibility for our own body which is a gift from our creator and also for society in general. Only if we actively maintain a healthy body we will be able to fully contribute our gifts to this world and make a difference.
Here are some really simple tips everyone can integrate into her/his life. Trust me: Doing so will improve your health and way you feel tremendously.
- Drink at least 2-3 liters of filtered water everyday (not liquid, water!). If you drink coffee/tea you even have to drink more
- Minimise your intake of sugar. If you want sth. sweet better prepare sth. nice and healthy with e.g. organic honey
- Minimise your intake of caffeine. If you really like the taste of coffee, drink decaf. Be aware that most teas also contain caffeine. However, there are plenty of alternatives e.g. Roibos tea. Especially bad are energy drinks. Always keep in mind that only enough sleep and a healthy lifestyle are the answers to fatigue.
- Buy organic fruits and vegetables that are e.g. normally available at Coles. It might be slightly more expensive per unit, but the value you get per $ is so much more.
- Take very good nutritional supplements
If you want to read more on the topic: An outstanding book that teaches one important nutritional principle per day over a 50 day period is: "The Seven Pillars of Health" by Don Colbert.
Have a great week and feel free to write me if you have further questions,
Johannes
Hi Johannes
ReplyDeleteThanks for this post. Do you think it's healthier if we stay away from meat and become vegetarian? I've heard some interesting thoughts on this.
Hi Doug,
ReplyDeletemy opinion after reading a lot of material on it is:
(a) Today a lot of people eat too much meat and reducing this would be benefitial for their health.
(b) Depending on your blood type (and other factors) it might not be necessary to become 100% vegeterian.
(c) If you eat meat make sure it is of good quality and has been produced w/o preservatives and other toxic materials. Best example for this is a McDonald's burger which is so full of preservatives that it still looks the same several months after buying it.
What's your opinion? Is being vegetarian the best option?
ReplyDeletePersonally I think it is healthier with a tiny bit of meat in there for iron. So not full vegetarian. Having said that though, I don't follow it because I am lifting weights and need the protein. But what I try and do is follow exactly what you said eat a lot of fruit and vege and try and buy organic meat such as free range chicken.
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