You are What you Eat

Those of us who are farmers know well enough that you cannot plant lemons and expect oranges or maize and expect wheat. Right? To the parents- the first teachers they will also tell you that they can’t see a funny character growing in their children and expect a good mannered adult just like that. The same way, you cannot eat bread and expect to pee meat. Neither can you feed on lies and gossip and expect to produce pure thoughts. You eat fat you grow fatter.

This only means that your health is your responsibility. Be it physically or spiritually. So how do you balance the two at once? Here are few reminders that will be helpful.

Liquids 

Drink a lot of Water- fresh pure water. Take freshly made juices and smoothies too and you will be amazed at the results. Water, juices and smoothies are not only necessary in our body for nourishment but also for physical healing. Ask some of us who have had bad migraines.

Enough rest 

 There is so much one cannot do without rest. Nap time is not only important for babies but to adults too. Quality sleep however is the best rest one can have. Scientists say that quality sleep is in the few hours of the night before midnight. And guess what, the best medicine to nerve diseases is rest.

Nutrition 

 eat well, appropriately and healthy. How do I mean? Check on your proportions, timing, the balance and most importantly avoid junk foods and go for more plant based foods- cereals, veges and fruits. (First diet as prescribed to our first parents).

Pure air 

 Studies have shown that those who live in the country side tend to live longer than those in the busy urban neighborhoods. This may seem quite obvious because of the wholesome meals they are accustomed to, but the air they breathe is another determining factor. Urban centers breathe polluted air due to many factors including factories and industrial emissions.

Sunlight 

Natural light is not only good for our body but to our eyes. Sunlight will give you energy, keep you from some obvious diseases and light up your world.

Exercise – you don’t have to go to the gym to exercise rather a walk to the shop for instance may just be what you need. Actually, walking is the best and easiest exercise we can ever have and it yields results. If you are still in doubt, ask expectant women.

Meditation 

 Do you have some ‘me’ time because you sure need some? It’s even healthier to have some time alone with God just the two of you -as though to a friend. It’s fulfilling and recharging. You wanna try this at home this year in your most private place and time.

Optimism 

 Most of us are surrounded by pessimists and so our environment is intoxicated and negatively charged. The right attitude will take us to the highest achievable altitude. So, work on being more positive minded this year. A little optimism goes a long way.

 

Plant in you good character with the right and appropriate foods as well as activities and you’ll see - your system will be highly nourished and you will live longer and healthier.

Isn’t this your desire? Eat what you wish and want to Be.