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| Love Food That Loves You |
Over 40% of North American adults live with a chronic disease; 10% of
whom – and the number’s growing – are dealing with more than five
illnesses simultaneously.
In the face of an epidemic, it's startling to
know half of all chronic disease is preventable. And how much prevention
is food-based.
Success in prevention depends on the belief that improvements to your health ought to start with you.
Success
comes from awareness, mindfulness, attitude and commitment to being in
charge of your own excellent health. And it starts with food.
There
are limits to what science can do for you if you’re not committed to
good health in the first place. Take the first step. Commit to
yourself. Defy the limits. Love Food That Loves You.
This is
simple and easy to master. Plan your meals. Strike a balance of
protein and vegetables. Reduce your reliance on sugar and salt. Know
the person who grew what you’re eating. Get off the processed food
wagon. Seek out more natural organic. Be less acidic – in your outlook
and your food choices.
When addressing a potentially dangerous
health diagnosis, wise experts advise: “Eliminate dairy, wheat, alcohol
and caffeine.” Why wait for danger to receive such a valuable message?
Eat according to the 80/20 rule…80% compliance with your plan with 20%
set aside for occasional side-trips to indulgence.
Be mindful of
what you eat and how. Eat to enjoy; eat to nourish. Leave leftovers.
Always eat slowly. Pretend every meal is in the presence of royalty. Be
respectful of each eating occasion. Eat at regular intervals.
Snacking is over-rated; if you must, snack in moderation and always raw if you can tolerate.
Raw is powerful. So are good fats. Good fats help your brain so you can be a more informed driver of your own good health.
Be
curious. Experiment. Be aware of your meals in advance. Know what
you’re looking to accomplish. Quality local organic will always be a
better, more flavourful choice than the supermarket special. You’ll
love the taste and it’ll love you right back.
No amount of good
food you eat will undo the bad water you drink. Three-quarters of the
North American population is dehydrated. (Water will be a topic of a
future discussion.) In the meantime, know that water is key in how it
helps process nutrients and buffer pH. Drink lots and lots and lots of
quality water. Quality water is the true ‘secret sauce’.
When you
Love Food That Loves You it’s never about the packaging, the promotions
or the preservatives. It’s about awakening new tastes, enjoying better
health and ensuring the life you love is well fed by food that loves
you back.
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