MiGGYBYTE'S Guide to a Healthy Body ----------------------------------- By Torus Read the following document and I Promise you will find some information, that you never knew, that will make you live longer. Many of us don't bother to eat a good diet. Most people are confused by the complicated, and often conflicting ,dietary advice currently available. Consequently many of us do not bother, which is why Britain has one of the highest death rates from heart disease in the world. Here is the slobs guide to healthy eating; The first and most important thing to remember is that eating should be a pleasure - do not eat purely for health, you won't live much longer, but it will feel like an eternity. A little bit of what you fancy will never hurt anyone; moderation is the key. Cut down on highly calorific and dangerous fats, particularly animal based, or saturated ones such as butter and dairy products. Cook with vegetable oils which are polyunsaturated and, even better, use mono-unsaturated ones such as olive and rapeseed oil. Cut down on added sugar, and increase the amount of starchy foods such as pasta, rice, potatoes, and bread. Aim to derive most of your daily calorific intake from these foods. Fibre is essential for healthy bowel function and may protect against bowel cancer, the third most common cancer killer in this country, as well as helping to prevent constipation, piles and varicose veins. The recommended daily minimum is 18g per day. A portion of fruit or vegetable contains around 2g, a baked potato 5g, and a bowl of bran 10g. Eat plenty of fresh fruit and veg with their skins on if possible. They contain high levels of essential vitamins and minerals, in particular the anti-oxidants, vitamins C and E and beta-carotene. They help protect the delicate tissues of the body against the ravages of chemicals called free radicals produced by, among others, sunlight, pollution, and cigarette smoke. Studies have shown that they have a protective effect against heart disease, as well as possibly reducing the chances of getting some forms of cancer. The beauty of these guidelines is that they work well together, a diet in high fibre and starchy carbohydrate tends to be low in fat. Last but not least, the word diet is derived from the greek diata meaning way of life. A healthy diet should be a lifelong approach to eating, not a short-lived fad to lose a few pounds. 3-Day Eating Plan ----------------- .....To Help Energise you. Feel great by following this plan, but first you must gradually cut down on your caffeine and alcohol intake for at least three days beforehand. And for the best results, you should continue with these healthy habits after the three days. Follow these principles throughout to feel Great !!! - Have half a squeezed lemon in at least half a pint of mineral water (from a glass bottle - avoid plastic) every morning upon rising. The lemon juice, although acidic, becomes alkaline in the system and helps to cleanse the kidneys. - Drink at least six glasses of mineral water each day between meals. Water is one of the most important and easiest ways to help yourself feel so much better ( we are 80% water) - Use organic foodstuffs as much as possible. Peel all fruit and potatoes if they are not organic. - Avoid all foodstuffs containing HYDROGENATED fats. - Eat raw salads at least five minutes before cooked food. Eat a salad - either green with roots, or with sprouted seeds - before your evening meal. - Vegetables, lightly steamed or baked, should ideally be consumed in a ratio of three "above ground" vegetables to one "below ground". - For snacks, have 2oz of pumpkin seeds and 2oz of sunflower seeds each day. Unbaked flapjack boosts energy levels. Fruit or vegetable crudites are also good snacks. Try to have a small glass of vegetable juice between meals. The three-day eating plan has been endorsed by Sally Gunnell, she says 'It's a bloody marvel.' For best effect.... No Smoking No Alcohol No Drugs No Meat Early to bed Fresh Air Eat a good, balanced diet. Remember chemicals can leech from plastic containers, so use glass throughout. Toxins build up in your body over many years, both from airborne and food pollutants. You need to detoxify yourself first, by eating food that will remove heavy metals, such as lead, from your system. Vegetables such as cabbage, and fruits such as apples, provided they are grown without pesticides, will help this process. You can have your chocolate and pastries, but try not to make it every day. Day One. -breakfast. fresh seasonal fruit (avoid melons and orange juice at this time of day: bananas must have blackish skins). Organic porridge oats soaked overnight in apple juice. (You can add sultanas the previous evening or fresh in the morning.) One slice of wholemeal toast with thinly spread salt-free butter or unhydrogenated margarine and honey.(Dandelion coffee or rosehip tea may be taken about 20 to 30 minutes after breakfast) -lunch Small salad with grated white and red cabbage, grated carrots and vinaigrette dressing made with extra virgin olive oil and apple cider vinegar. Vegetable quiche (you could try broccoli) made with wholewheat flour and free-range eggs. -Supper Salad to start. Nutroast or grilled vegi-sausages. Gravy should be made with gravy powder (if you do eat meat, NEVER use the meat juices for gravy as these contain too much fat.)Boiled or Baked potatoes. Cabbage and green beans, steamed. An apple to finish. Day Two. -breakfast Half or whole grapefruit. Unbaked muesli soaked the previous evening in apple juice with added sultanas; add sliced apples in the morning. Alternatively, unbaked muesli with goats milk (no need to soak overnight. COWS MILK SHOULD BE AVOIDED, if possible, at breakfast time because it is acid-forming in the system. Toast as on day one, if desired. -lunch Green salad with a light dressing. Pasta (wholewheat, durum, or spinach) with a tomato-based sauce (use organic tomatoes to make your own, or tinned organic tomatoes, or organic puree). Ripe seasonal fruit. -supper Salad with grated raw vegetable and low fat dressing. Grilled or slow roasted Quorn (tm) (yum, it's so greeat!) Only joking, Grilled or slow roasted chicken (Animal Rights you COW, just because you can run fast you think you can eat animals, be different if you had to run after them and catch them yourself, and then wring their little necks until they are DEAD DEAD DEAD DEAD DEAD DEAD wouldn't it miss smarty tight-pants. killer. Look ok, Grilled or slow roasted chicken (don't do this at home, kids) or turkey (gobble) (free range - oh . that makes it alright I suppose?) You know yesterday she had roast lamb or lamb chops ( I lied about the vegi sausage , nutroast bit), so that's a sheep and a turkey dead this week, and its only day two, I expect tomorrow she'll butcher a wild elephant ( but it's ok, It was free-range and I put lovely virgin olive oil all over it, and then eat it with my Quorn (tm)....turkey (free range) and vegetables . Apple or other ripe fruit. Day Three. -Breakfast Half a grapefruit, fresh or grilled(are you sure?) according to taste. Lightly poached or boiled egg (free range) or portion of baked beans on wholewheat toast. -Lunch green mixed salad with an extra virgin olive oil and lemon dressing. Risotto with mixed vegetables and /or prawns. - Supper. Salad with grated raw vegetables and low fat dressing. White fish, grilled (without breadcrumbs) or boiled with vegetables. Ripe fruit or dessert without refined sugar. An organic diet is not going to produce overnight miracles. It takes time for the body to cleanse and readjust. Ok thats enough for know, stay tuned and maybe soon i'll give you more tips for living a better life! END ---