Recently I watched an old film titled Death becomes Her, about two old friends who would go any length to stay young they went as far as taking a life portion, at first they both looked great but with age and time they started looking older than normal. In our world today drastic measure have been carried out by some people to stay perfect and young, with professional assistance. Why go through all this? When we can live long by eating the Right meal with a lot of activity, or doing it the old fashion way- Natural, slow and steady. Today’s life: we have pressures in our life, but learning how to unwind, putting aside time for yourself and actually saying no once in a while can make all the difference!!
Does any of this sound Familiar?
I never do anything for myself. I like eating right but with my busy schedule just impossible, my job is my own waterloo when it comes to Eating Right, looking after the kids (school run) and housekeeping leaves me with little energy for exercise. Whatever, your age and circumstances, chances are we’ve heard (and uttered) these phrases many times before. Try to be all things to all people: a great mum, loving partner, dedicated employee, and supportive friend is part and parcel of life in 21st century world which leaves us with little or no time to take care of ourselves. Our leisure time is less compare to years ago despite all the labour saving devices we are busier and more stressed than ever, so in this hectic time pressure world. How can we make ourselves feel healthier and happier?
FOOD, OUR HEALTH AND GETTING OLDER
The research into diet, health and ageing is fascinating, and as it increases, it becomes more certain that what we put on our plate makes a real difference to our chances of healthy and lengthens middle age to old age. Certain food is not to be consumed in large amount but in moderation, Carbohydrate for instance. Simply because our body response slowly due to age. However, the main diseases to which many of us succumb in old age, those which at best slow us down and worst end in death as mention before are stroke, heart diseases, and cancer. There is excellent evidence that good nutrition reduces the chances of getting this illness by maintaining the strength and effectiveness of the immune system. Therefore, is very important for All of Us to look at the way we live and what we eat, remember the saying “you are what you eat. Healthy eating today should not be difficult to achieve, since especially as there is now widespread agreement among nutritionist about the principles of a healthy diet. The healthy diet is low in fat, enough protein, carbohydrate, and lot of vitamin, minerals and plenty of water. Major overhauls to one diet, which involve drastic, cut back or punishing regimes don’t work!! We are more likely to stick with smaller, gradual changes. Frankly, highly restricted diets which mean one going without certain group of food can even be harmful, unless we follow them under the supervision of a professional. Healthy life style is for us to stick to two or three moderate size meal each day rather than semi-starving ourselves most of the day especially this period of lent and having a mega-sized meal to compensate. Our digestive system works better on a regular supply of food. Snacking between meals is fine, but we have to make sure we don’t always choose cakes, biscuit, chocolate, crisp, which are high in sugar/fat. A piece of fruit or raw vegetable provides proportionately more vitamins minerals and fiber.
Tips on what to do
- Increase intake of unrefined cereals (whole meal bread, pasta, and rice)
Reduce intake of saturated fats (fat mainly found in animals)
Try not to add salt to our food. It probably tasty enough without it anyway!
Try to cut out sugar, fizzy, sugar drink altogether.
Drink less alcohol, plenty of water
Choose the eating and exercise program that is best for you.
Make conscious lifestyle choices that will cause you body to function in health and vitality.
Determination and courage to resist or say no to health- destroying foods and substances.
We must sleep regularly for 6-8 hours.
Get some exercise routine into your busy schedule – one of the best ways to keep healthy and keep your weight down is to get regular exercise. Another aspect is to discipline your body to follow the plan. We don’t have to do anything too difficult. A lot of things we do for fun are great exercise, like dancing, swimming or going for walks.
We can also exercise while sitting watching the telly. By lifting our feet off the ground and holding them therefore a count of ten.
House work is great exercise eg clearing,
We must not forget the fact that we all need a bit of time out to relax.
Aim to eat five portions of fruit/ vegetables per day.
Why take Five:
Eating five or more portions of fruit /vegetables every day could lead to a reduction of one fifth of deaths from heart disease, stroke, and cancer’, young children are not left out as well; their message is to eat some type of fruit and vegetables 5 times a day. Offer the variety of different types so that they get all the beneficial substances the contain. Some may not manage the portions. Sizes in this guide –although it is surprising how quickly children can move onto adult size portions.
Five Good Reasons To Eat Five Portion Of Fruit/Vegetable Everyday:
They are full of vitamins and minerals
They are great source of antioxidant and fiber-as such the promote good bowels. Health and research suggests they may help reduce the risk of heart diseases, certain cancer, and stroke.
The various fruits and vegetables provide different nutrients, so it’s best to include a variety in our daily diet to get a good balance benefits.
Promote good digestion and help to prevent constipation
Fiber tends to make one feel fuller for longer so you end up eating less. This has the added bonus helping us to maintain a healthy weight which results to living long.
SOLUTION:
Discipline
Losing weight should be seen as a life style change.
Avoid late night meal or rather snacking (fruits) if must eat
Not UN healthy in between meals.
Stop been your children’s dust bin
Learn to control your appetite instead of indulging ourselves on diet that are of no nutritional value we should ask God for wisdom to choose the best eating plan for us and our family. His grace to be able to keep to it——- some has a perfect eating plan but cannot stick to it.
Check on what we eat- learn to consider the nutritional value, benefit, or harm we bring to our bodies by eating the wrong food.
Let us learn to develop a healthy eating habit so that our bodies will be strong and healthy in order for us to be able to fulfill God’s plan and purpose for our lives in Jesus Name Amen. Stay healthy
Thank you.
