13 And Counting: You Create Your Luck
Once, not too long ago, there was a quiet and naïve girl who made every effort to be everything that was expected of her.
Today I barely remember that girl but they say that it was me. A sudden health crisis left me overwhelmed, helpless and unsure of which way to turn. I found myself seeking out any “white coat” that might be able to come to my aid. I clearly remember one rainbow splattered white coat who instructed me how to remove certain foods from my diet in an effort to boost my health.
I was dumbfounded.
Could it be possible that an innocent food was responsible for my pain and suffering? It seemed all too surreal …
Today many who cross my path are stunned none the less, when I praise the all too mighty powers of a rainbow of colors. Two memorable observations cling to my consciousness front row center.
Seven out of ten deaths of Americans each year are from chronic diseases, and it is known that diet is a major factor in these deaths.
It is estimated that as much as 40% of all stress can be attributed to a poor diet.
Modern day stress comes from a multitude of sources including but not limited to: occupational, financial, familial, traumatic, environmental, mental and nutritional.
It is often a challenge dealing with stress. A large portion of our stress may not be under our total control: considerable resources and/or a significant amount of time may be needed to make a dent in our stress load.
Imagine that you were able to reduce your day-to-day stress load by 40%ֱ!
How would your life fit and feel? Feeling better already are you? I heard you relax into the seats of your chairs and breathe out a magical sigh of relief…
Nutritional stress can be easily and painlessly reduced almost immediately.
Let’s begin! Follow my lead:
1 Load up on fruit and vegetables: ++ phytonutrients and antioxidants
2 Eat whole grains as Mother Nature intended
3 Consume alkaline forming foods; less meat, milk, soda, …
4 Eat frequent small healthy meals
5 Drink water
6 Slow down and chew your food: don't wolf it down
7 Make it a habit to eat at the table
8 Always leave the house with healthy snacks on hand
9 Processed food is best left at the grocery store
10 Packaged foods: short ingredient lists of foods
11 Replace “eating out” with “cooking in”: make it a family affair
12 Reduce toxins via cleaner versions of food (unsprayed, organic, …)
13 Stock up on fermented foods with healthy bacteria (probiotics too)
"True good health is not a condition that is merely free of adverse symptoms. It's a state of dynamic well-being, one that is reminiscent of childhood exuberance and joy. When your body is functioning the way it's designed to function, you should be experiencing boundless energy all the time, a keen awareness of your surroundings, a very strong and positive emotional state, and a natural love and zest for life."
The Metabolic Typing Diet, 2000 (page 57)
by William Wolcott & Trish Fahey
