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MiGGYBYTE'S Guide to a Healthy Body
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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
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.....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!
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