Don’t let your body become your enemy. Health is not a chance, it’s a choice.

 (Jentezen Franklin)

When it comes to healthy eating there are many different aspects to consider.  Perhaps the easiest place to start is by understanding what your food is all about. God gave us food for our enjoyment and not to be a slave to it.

Your focus should be on eating a diet that is balanced and nutritious.  A balanced diet means eating a wide variety of foods and eating everything in moderation. 

The Five Food Groups

The five food groups are grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and meat.  A balanced diet will contain something from each of these food groups every day.  Some food groups require more servings than other. For instance, you should be eating more vegetables than dairy.  There are also oils and sweets, which don’t necessarily need to be part of your daily meals and should be consumed with discretion. Each recommended daily serving depends on several factors such as age and activity level.  This should be taken into account when determining your personal daily food intake.

It is recommended that to eat a healthy, balanced diet you should have from three to five servings of vegetables a day.  Vegetables are a primary source of vitamins and minerals, and we cannot live without them.  Fresh vegetables are the best choice, but cooked vegetables are also acceptable.  Try to eat a large variety of vegetables each day, including many different colors. Eating organic vegetables is best.

Fruits are also full of vitamins and minerals.  You should have anywhere from two to four servings of fruit a day.  Try to avoid fruit juice as it is high in sugar. You should also try and choose whole fruits as much as possible since they have the added bonus of fiber. And as always, choose organic when possible.

The dairy group includes foods such as yogurt and cheese.  When possible drink raw milk since pasteurized and homogenized milk can cause problems for your body. Dairy is an important provider of calcium and other vitamins.  If you are lactose intolerant or vegan, it is important that you get these vitamins elsewhere.

Although there is controversy about the value of grains, it is generally recommended that you get anywhere from six to eleven servings of grains each day, depending on your age and activity level.  Grains include bread, rice, pasta, and cereal.  Try and choose whole grains and avoid the “white” grains such as white bread and white rice.  You can find almost all grain foods in a whole grain variety, including pasta and bread. Organic is best.

Meat is an important source of protein and many other vitamins and minerals.  Some foods that fall into this category include fish, poultry, beef, eggs, beans, and nuts. You will notice that pork is not on this list. You should avoid pork.  The recommended daily servings are between two and three.  Try to choose leaner meats and natural or organic is best.

Action Steps:

Here’s one simple step you can take immediately to start eating healthier. Eat one large green leafy salad everyday. You can add your favorite raw vegetables and fruit. I really enjoy adding apples slices or strawberries to my salads. And if you want to turn your salad into a hearty meal try the recipe below. Organic ingredients are best.

v Green lettuce (2 cups)

v Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Whole Grain Cereal (1/2 cup)

v Tomatoes slices

v Olive Oil (1 tbsp)

v Apple Cider Vinegar (to taste )

v Sea Salt (to taste)

Enjoy!

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Be Organic God’s Way!

Edwin

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