Better Living

Better Living

Health is not just the absence of disease. It is a state of well being in body, mind and spirit. If you are truly healthy, you will feel vibrantly alive, full of energy and have a zest for life.

You are unique. There is no one way of eating that is right for everyone. But there are certain foods that are generally healthy and certain foods that are generally unhealthy.

Health Tips

Exercise regularly: some form of cardio at least three times a week!

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Drink lots of water, it's mother nature's most versatile medicine

Get 6-9 hours of sleep daily

Buy locally grown, organic goods, preferably in season, as often as you can

Nutritional supplements: whole food supplements, organic vitamins, Standard Process tablets, Alive! supplements, vitamin C

Enjoy one hour of full exposure to intense natural sunlight on a near-daily basis with no sunscreen (important for vibrational nutrition and essential for mental health, bone density, vitamin D production, etc.)

Try to take absolutely no prescription drugs or pharmaceuticals whatsoever

No visits to M.D.s or western medical doctors (visit naturopathic physicians where possible)

No steroids, andro supplements or other questionable bodybuilding supplements

No diet pills, stimulants or fat burning pills

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No fad dieting.

Summary of freeze-dried recommendations

Berry Blend Excellent source of antioxidants, protects against heart disease, lowers LDL cholesterol, helps prevent cancer, protects against nervous system disorders, adds sweetness to foods or drinks without using refined sugars.

Blueberries Proven to lower LDL cholesterol better than statin drugs without any negative side effects. Outstanding source of antioxidants.

Strawberries Excellent antioxidant source, high in vitamin C. Great for using on cereals.

Raspberries Great source of natural antioxidants

Blackberries Yet another great source of natural

Garden Pole Beans Excellent replacement for fried, crunchy snack foods.

Broccoli Anticancer food. Contains an assortment of phytochemicals clinically shown to prevent the

growth of tumors. Also boosts immune system function. Can be eaten as a snack.

Peas Good choice for late night snack food for when you have the munchies. No fats, no unhealthy additives like MSG.

Things to try and avoid

Sodium nitrite (causes cancer)

MSG / monosodium glutamate / yeast extract (causes obesity and nerve damage)

Hydrogenated oils (causes heart disease)

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High-fructose corn syrup / sugar / sucrose (causes diabetes and obesity)

Artificial colors (causes behavioral disorders)

Aspartame (causes brain damage, optic nerve damage)

Homogenized milk fats (cause heart disease and cardiovascular disorders)

Red meat (absolutely no beef, pork, or other red meat)

Cows' milk, cheese and dairy products

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Soft drinks, junk foods, snack foods or fast foods

Processed foods such as cookies, crackers, frozen dinners, etc.

Fried foods

White flour and any foods containing white flour

Refined carbohydrates such as breads, cereals, pastries, pizza dough, etc.

Fruit juice drinks

Brand-name laundry detergents (loaded with toxic fragrance chemicals)

Popular deodorants (contain aluminum)

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Fluoride toothpaste (fluoride is a dangerous ingredient)

Popular shampoos / soaps / conditioners (all contain harmful fragrance chemicals)

Dryer sheets (contain fragrance chemicals)

Common food cravings, their associated mineral deficiencies and solutions

Common Cravings

Associated Mineral Deficiencies

Solutions

Chocolate

Magnesium

Raw cacao (rich in magnesium, great

chocolate taste, no refined sugars and no milk fat) and magnesium supplements; raw nuts and seeds

Salty foods

Potato chips, salted nuts

Chloride

Sprinkle sea salt on healthy foods

Sugary foods

Candy

Chromium, Carbon,

Sulfur, Tryptophan

Chromium—chromium supplements, brewer’s yeast (the dietary source of chromium), apples and bananas;

carbon

— fresh fruit; sulfur—garlic and onion, or garlic supplements; tryptophan—sweet potatoes, spinach

Red meat (

Steaks, hamburgers)

Iron

Iron supplements, spinach

Oily, fatty foods

French fries, pizza

Calcium

Broccoli, mustard or turnip greens,

legumes, or calcium supplements

Carbonated soft

drinks

Calcium

Broccoli, mustard or turnip greens,

legumes, or calcium supplements

Apples	Protects your heart	Prevents constipation	Blocks diarrhea	Improves lung capacity	Cushions joints
Apricots	Combats cancer	Controls blood pressure	Saves your eyesight	Shields against Alzheimer's	Slows aging process
Artichokes	Aids digestion	Lowers cholesterol	Protects your heart	Stabilizes blood sugar	Guards against liver disease
Avocados	Battles diabetes	Lowers cholesterol	Helps stops strokes	Controls blood pressure	Smoothes skin
Bananas	Protects your heart	Quiets a cough	Strengthens bones	Controls blood pressure	Blocks diarrhea
Beans	Prevents constipation	Helps hemorrhoids	Lowers cholesterol	Combats cancer	Stabilizes blood sugar
Beets	Controls blood pressure	Combats cancer	Strengthens bones	Protects your heart	Aids weight loss
Blueberries	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Stabilizes blood sugar	Boosts memory	Prevents constipation
Broccoli	Strengthens bones	Saves eyesight	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Controls blood pressure
Cabbage	Combats cancer	Prevents constipation	Promotes weight loss	Protects your heart	Helps hemorrhoids
Cantaloupe	Saves eyesight	Controls blood pressure	Lowers cholesterol	Combats cancer	Supports immune system
Carrots	Saves eyesight	Protects your heart	Prevents constipation	Combats cancer	Promotes weight loss
Cauliflower	Protects against Prostate Cancer	Combats Breast Cancer	Strengthens bones	Banishes bruises	Guards against heart disease
Cherries	Protects your heart	Combats Cancer	Ends insomnia	Slows aging process	Shields against Alzheimer's
Chestnuts	Promotes weight loss	Protects your heart	Lowers cholesterol	Combats Cancer	Controls blood pressure
Chili peppers	Aids digestion	Soothes sore throat	Clears sinuses	Combats Cancer	Boosts immune system
Figs	Promotes weight loss	Helps stops strokes	Lowers cholesterol	Combats Cancer	Controls blood pressure
Fish	Protects your heart	Boosts memory	Protects your heart	Combats Cancer	Supports immune system
Flax	Aids digestion	Battles diabetes	Protects your heart	Improves mental health	Boosts immune system
Garlic	Lowers cholesterol	Controls blood pressure	Combats cancer	Kills bacteria	Fights fungus
Grapefruit	Protects against heart attacks	Promotes Weight loss	Helps stops strokes	Combats Prostate Cancer	Lowers cholesterol
Grapes	Saves eyesight	Conquers kidney stones	Combats cancer	Enhances blood flow	Protects your heart
Green tea	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Helps stops strokes	Promotes Weight loss	Kills bacteria
Honey	Heals wounds	Aids digestion	Guards against ulcers	Increases energy	Fights allergies
Lemons	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Controls blood pressure	Smoothes skin	Stops scurvy
Limes	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Controls blood pressure	Smoothes skin	Stops scurvy
Mangoes	Combats cancer	Boosts memory	Regulates thyroid	Aids digestion	Shields against Alzheimer's
Mushrooms	Controls blood pressure	Lowers cholesterol	Kills bacteria	Combats cancer	Strengthens bones
Oats	Lowers cholesterol	Combats cancer	Battles diabetes	Prevents constipation	Smoothes skin
Olive oil	Protects your heart	Promotes Weight loss	Combats cancer	Battles diabetes	Smoothes skin
Onions	Reduce risk of heart attack	Combats cancer	Kills bacteria	Lowers cholesterol	Fights fungus
Oranges	Supports immune systems	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Straightens respiration
Peaches	Prevents constipation	Combats cancer	Helps stops strokes	Aids digestion	Helps hemorrhoids
Peanuts	Protects against heart disease	Promotes Weight loss	Combats Prostate Cancer	Lowers cholesterol	Aggravates Diverticulitis
Pineapple	Strengthens bones	Relieves colds	Aids digestion	Dissolves warts	Blocks diarrhea
Prunes	Slows aging process	Prevents constipation	Boosts memory	Lowers cholesterol	Protects against heart disease
Rice	Protects your heart	Battles diabetes	Conquers kidney stones	Combats cancer	Helps stops strokes
Strawberries	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Boosts memory	Calms stress
Sweet potatoes	Saves your eyesight	Lifts mood	Combats cancer	Strengthens bones
Tomatoes	Protects prostate	Combats cancer	Lowers cholesterol	Protects your heart
Walnuts	Lowers cholesterol	Combats cancer	Boosts memory	Lifts mood	Protects against heart disease
Water	Promotes Weight loss	Combats cancer	Conquers kidney stones	Smoothes skin
Watermelon	Protects prostate	Promotes Weight loss	Lowers cholesterol	Helps stops strokes	Controls blood pressure
Wheat germ	Combats Colon Cancer	Prevents constipation	Lowers cholesterol	Helps stops strokes	Improves digestion
Wheat bran	Combats Colon Cancer	Prevents constipation	Lowers cholesterol	Helps stops strokes	Improves digestion
Yogurt	Guards against ulcers	Strengthens bones	Lowers cholesterol	Supports immune systems	Aids digestion