Choosing Health: A Lifestyle for a Positive Way of Living - Part 2



Begin the journey with a lifelong plan of eating habits, fasting, eating less meat for a leaner body and drinking green tea.

Before embarking on a lifelong eating plan, it is wise to consult with your physician and a nutritionist. Gradual changes will ensure permanent weight loss. Try developing a few small changes every day instead of trying to make a major transformation all at once. The benefits will come over time and you will gradually see and feel the difference.

Lifelong eating habits are impossible to change overnight. Do not set out to deny yourself of every craving. As your metabolism becomes adjusted and enzymes are balanced, cravings will lessen and the need for healthier foods will develop. Have Patience!

The Purpose of Fasting

Fasting has been around since biblical times. The purpose of fasting is to purify the system and cleanse the mind. During a fast, toxins are released from the blood stream and thinking becomes alert.

There are many types of fasts. It is important that beginners consult with a nutritionist for guidance. An unsupervised fast can result in lightheadedness. There are different fasts for different needs. Choose one that will suit your lifestyle.

Eating Less Meat for a Leaner Body

Meat contains protein and fats that are hard to digest. It is difficult to stay awake after a heavy meal that contains meat. When certain complex-carbohydrates are added, the system must work overtime. Energy is wasted on this process resulting in fatigue. This process of breaking down foods and separating vitamins and minerals from waste is called assimilation.

When choosing to keep meat in a diet, be sure to limit portions to three or four ounce servings, no more than once or twice a day. It is best to combine with salads. Starches such as potatoes, pasta, rice, legumes, corn and bread should be avoided. It is best to eat these foods at least three hours before or after a meal that contains meat.

Drink Green Tea!

Lately there has been a lot of talk about drinking green tea - - and it’s all true!

Green tea is considered a miracle food for many reasons. Firstly, it is not considered an herb tea. There are many components that make it a super food. Green tea contains flavanols, also known as catechins, which is epicatechin (EC), epigallocatechin (EGC), epicatechin gallate (ECG), and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG).

These chemicals, along with several others found in green tea, have the ability to help perfect the immune system, shrink fat cells, carry out cancerous cells and blast open heart arteries. It has also been proven that green tea will improve your overall health in every area. Numerous studies from around the world have confirmed this.

Be sure to brew your own. Most bottled green tea contain sugar and corn syrup. Four to five cups of green tea a day is usually recommended and yield the best results.

See Part 3 of this series -  Choosing Health: A Lifestyle for a Positive Way of Living - Part 3