There are 8 main fundamentals of a healthy lifestyle. Today we will be discussing part 1, Nutrition. Nutrition's role is obviously a large part of the equation when thinking about overall health.
Picture this scenario: You have a nice set of wheels which requires you to put premium gasoline in your car, but you decide to go the cheap route and fill the tank with regular ol' gasoline instead. Sure, the car will continue to keep running and get you from point A to point B. However, you will soon notice that the engine doesn't purr like it used to. Over time, it begins to choke and sputter and before you know it you need to take it into the repair shop. The same thing goes for what "fuel" you decide to fill your body with. If you choose to fill your body with poor nutrition, you will begin to feel tired, sluggish, foggy-minded, and your body will not be able to perform optimally both inside and out. If you choose to fill your body with good, healthy nutrition you will begin to notice that you feel refreshed and energetic. This is because your body is able to perform optimally with the fuel you have given it.
God has given us a bounty of naturally occurring whole nutrition. This is the fuel we should be filling our bodies with. Studies have shown that an introduction of a whole plant foods diet can significantly lower the risk of many diseases such as heart disease, cancer, obesity, diabetes, and more. In fact, a change to this whole plant food based diet has actually been shown to reverse disease! How amazing is this!?! We literally have access to healing powers through the foods that God has given us in nature.
To start, why not consider eating some berries this week. Berries are a superfood rich in nutrients called phytochemicals which help to reduce cancer risk. Try adding some fresh berries to your morning oatmeal or as an after dinner treat. Can you believe something so delicious can be so good for you, too!?!
Stay tuned for the next fundamental for a healthy lifestyle...Exercise.
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