Eating Healthy Food
March 15, 2010We Are What We Eat
We are what we eat – and that could be quite scary for some of us!! Is the food industry trying to kill us? I for one am so-o-o glad that there seems to be a huge movement in the U.S. to encourage people to eat healthier. I just heard on the news that today’s children might be the first generation that won’t exceed their parents’ lifespan. Obesity and diabetes seem to be growing in epidemic proportions. And, in my opinion, that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
We are what we eat! Have you all seen the documentary movie Food, Inc. yet? If not, I highly recommend it. You will definitely think twice about some of the foods you put in your mouth again. These days our lives move at such a fast pace that most of us tend to eat on the run and we really don’t take time to evaluate the ingredients that are in the foods we consume. It’s also quite challenging to find healthy foods, especially things that will appeal to our children. And since we’re not having any immediate adverse reactions to the foods, we assume what we’re eating is benefitting us.
But should we be making that assumption? Well, let’s use some common sense and just think.
Our cars need gas to run. When we put high octane gas in our car, it will run more efficiently (or so I’m told). If we were to water down regular gas and put it in our car, we would start to notice the car not responding as well, and after a prolonged period of time, the car would probably need substantial maintenance.
Our bodies work the same way. When we eat foods that have additives like aspartame sweeteners, flavor enhancers such as MSG, growth hormones in meat and poultry – “junk” foods with all the glutens and sugars – it’s like putting the watered down gas into our body. Even though we won’t notice any immediate effects from those foods, they are burdening our bodies and affecting our overall health and vitality. Over time, the accumulation of these foods will eventually have an adverse affect on our bodies and our health – and we will need substantial maintenance 
WE ARE WHAT WE EAT!
So now our bodies are totally out of balance – with our immune system in a weakened state. Again, if we just think it’s easy to see that we will now be susceptible to ailments such as thyroid issues, liver problems, diabetes, HDD and autism in children, or even the dreaded cancer, just to name a few – all of which are on the rise in recent years. Unfortunately, most people and/or doctors don’t make the connection between our food intake and the dis-ease. The doctors usually give you a pill to make the symptoms disappear, and send you on your way – never getting at the root of the problem. Of course the drug companies are probably thrilled. The sicker we are, the more money they make. Hmm – It almost makes me wonder if the food and drug industries have their own little conspiracy going .
Fortunately, we have choices we can make. WE ARE WHAT WE EAT! This is the only body you will get during this life time – be respectful of it and nourish it with healthy foods. And remember, if a majority of the people stop buying certain products, the companies will be forced to change what they’re trying to sell us. We have the ultimate power. So let’s just think of some healthy options we have that give us the opportunity to be role models and help LIGHT UP the world.
- Eat whole foods. Eating an orange is so much more beneficial than taking a Vitamin C pill, where they’ve extracted the Vitamin C out of the orange, turned it into a chemical called ascorbic acid and put it in a tablet. That is not how nature intended us to gain our nourishment.
- Thoroughly rinse all fresh fruits and vegetables to remove as many toxins as possible. Try to buy organic produce that is grown locally.
- Only eat meats, poultry and eggs from farms where the animals have free range to get proper nourishment. (Remember, they also are what they eat )
- Avoid processed foods that come in a box.
- Avoid items with large amounts of sugar – I’m convinced that our sugar consumption is one of the main things killing us. And don’t be fooled by the “no sugar” and “low fat” labels, as they usually include many chemical additives that will probably kill you before the sugar or fat will.
- Read the ingredients on the labels!!
- Start your own garden. We had 2 tomato plants, 2 green pepper plants and 3 cucumber plants last year in a 3’ x 3’ space and were very successful in yielding some wonderful vegetables. This year we intend to increase the garden size. You could start with one tomato plant in a flower pot – or investigate hydroponics. Be creative and have fun!!
WE ARE WHAT WE EAT!
NOURISH YOUR BODY – NOURISH YOUR SOUL
Make a difference and LIGHT UP the world!!
Note: I am a distributor for Sunrider International and have been eating their herbal food supplements for over 22 years. They are all whole foods of the highest quality that help to nourish and regenerate your body. Let me know if you’re interested in trying their products.
