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IN THIS ISSUE:
~ If It's Not Food, Don't Eat It! - No-Nonsense Guidelines for Creating an Eating-for-Health Lifestyle
~ Special book offer!
~ Upcoming Teleprogram: Cleanse & Clear Internal Cleansing
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Hello Everyone -
Following is an abbreviated version of my five Eating-for-Health Guidelines. It is a great reminder for those of you already familiar with them, as well as a great way to share with others. Enjoy!
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If It's Not Food, Don't Eat It!
No-Nonsense Guidelines for Creating an Eating-for-Health Lifestyle
By Kelly Hayford, C.N.C
When Betty first started nutrition and health coaching she was taking seven medications, had severe osteoarthritis, could barely walk, was in constant pain and had to catheterize herself daily - among other things. She had heard that making dietary changes could be beneficial to her health, but doubted it could work for her. Betty sought nutritional consultation only because she could no longer afford her medications and her friend had insisted.
Although skeptical at first, Betty was delighted when, in just a few weeks she was able to go off four of her medications, was virtually pain-free, could walk without using her walker, had lost a few pounds, lowered her cholesterol and was generally beginning to feel much better.
What did Betty do to achieve such dramatic results so quickly? It may surprise you that she did not cut or count calories, carbohydrates or fat, take a special pill, or start working out. She simply began to switch from the low-quality, chemical-laden processed food brands (pseudofoods) she had been eating for years, to higher quality, additive-free natural food brands. She also began to include a couple servings of fresh produce into her diet each day.
How can this be? This is so because the popular brand pseudofoods so widely consumed today, are injurious to the body. Aside from the obvious diet-related conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, or obesity, few people realize poor nutrition in general, is the primary cause of all chronic dis-ease.
Food Matters!
Like Betty, an increasing number of people are becoming aware of this relationship between diet and dis-ease and revamping their diets. Following is a brief overview of five Eating-for-Health Guidelines that can help you stay, or get back on the road to health:
1 - If it’s not food, don’t eat it!
The very definition of "food" is that it is nourishing to the body. Consequently, anything that is not nourishing to the body (i.e. pseudofoods containing refined sugars, hydrogenated oils, chemical additives, etc.) is not food - don’t eat it! And if you do, wait a long time before you do it again so your body can recover.
2 - Eliminate or relegate stimulants to rare occasions.
Stimulants send your body’s chemistry soaring out of balance causing a variety of symptoms including fatigue, brain fog and weight gain. Stimulants include: sugars and other refined carbohydrates (i.e. high fructose corn syrup, white refined flour, etc.), refined salt, caffeine, and alcohol. Less stimulants equal more health and energy.
3 - Eat an abundance of whole, fresh, natural foods.
Whole, fresh, natural foods (preferably organic) such as produce, meats, fish, poultry, whole grains, legumes and seeds are always your best choice. Anything that comes in a box, can or package is a processed food (with the exception of some unprocessed brown rice or legumes, for example). When you do consume processed foods, natural brand foods are best as they do not contain toxic, chemical additives.
4- Account for food allergies and sensitivities when making wise food choices.
The most common food allergens (i.e. wheat, dairy, soy, corn, etc.) are notorious for causing acid reflux and other digestive problems, constipation, sinusitus, depression, arthritis and more. Most people today are allergic or sensitive to one or more of these foods - and most don’t know it! Follow a basic elimination diet to learn which foods may be affecting you.
5 - Account for ailments when making wise food choices.
As you start improving the quality of your diet you’ll start improving the overall quality of your health. Also, learn which foods exacerbate or help improve any specific conditions in order to give your body every opportunity to heal.
When applied consistently over time, these five Eating-for-Health Guidelines produce *amazing* results as Betty can attest. It’s miraculous what the body can do when fueled properly - energy is restored, excess weight is shed, body systems are regenerated, disease is reversed, and nagging symptoms disappear. Start with the basics:
if it’s not food,don’t eat it!
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This article is a modified excerpt from "If It’s Not Food, Don’t Eat It! - The No-Nonsense Guide to an Eating-for-Health Lifestyle,"
which was named best health and fitness book of 2005 by the Colorado Independent Publisher’s Association.
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Until next time, be well!
Kelly
Contact: kh@wellnesscoaching.com
Call : 303-746-8970
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