I was in total disgust when my husband and I looked over our fast food expenses for the year 2007. It truly is a shame to know how much fast food we ate and the amount of money wasted. I am so thankful we are not fast food junkies anymore.
This year alone we ordered pizza maybe a hand full of times. When we do go out we usually pack a lunch, it takes a little extra time but is worth every minute.
Fast food is exactly what it is labeled fast food, chemically laden dead food. Food that is literally killing you. If you want to know the truth about the fast food industry and the food industry for that matter check out the movie Food Inc. You will never be the same, I hope.
If you want to eat better you can. Yes, it is a tad bit more expensive, but what is a couple of extra dollars compared to a medical bill because your health is deteriorating because of a poor diet. If you want to be healthy you have to eat healthy. Eating healthy does not consist of your occasional salad or even a diet, I hate that word. It is a lifestyle. Most people focus on the exterior not realizing that they are a walking cesspool. Don't be fooled by the skinny chick. If your diet consists of fast food, microwaved meals, soft drinks, snacks, and food that is so chemed (which happens to be most food on the grocery shelves) that all the nutrients are almost non existent than you are unhealthy and literally killing yourself. A Colon Hydro-therapist I had seen told me that death and health begin in the colon and I will never forget her words. There are so many people who are sick and they don't realize that they're sick because of their poor eating habits and what they are eating.
If you want to prevent disease then you have to start right in your kitchen. What are you eating? How often are you eating and drinking water? Do you supplement? If so, do they come from a good source? Are you getting what your body needs?
Here are a few tips to get you started on your way to health. Eat USDA Certified Organic food as much as possible. If you happen to have a farmers market near by shop there. Believe it or not you get better deals. If you eat meat, eat organic free range grass fed meat. If it is not available then look for products that do not have added hormones or antibiotics. Limit your dairy. Switch from white to whole wheat bread, from white to brown rice, you get the idea. Stop eating white sugar, it is like heroin to your body. You may not feel the effects of it because your body is so use to it, but it really is like a drug. I know, that is a hard one for all you sugar-addicts out there who just have to have the last twinkie but you can do it, I did.
Transitioning to a healthy lifestyle takes time so don't fret, or get your skivvies in a bunch. Take baby steps. Set some goals and make one change a week and before you know you will be on your way to good health.
To your health.
Eleny
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