I have been busy this week, running my lodging establishment in Costa Rica. I realized yesterday that I was too busy to prepare good food for myself and to enjoy the moment. I told myself to slow down and savor the moment.
One of the most important things for a healthy life is exercise. Yes, you need to eat right, but you also need to move your body, daily. A sedentary lifestyle can damage your health, even if you eat healthy. You age faster when you do not exercise. And, you lose your flexibility, limiting your activities.
Apple Cider Vinegar is an old time folk remedy for many ailments. It is used increasingly today for diabetes, cancer, weight loss, alkaline/acid balance, dandruff, sunburn, high cholesterol, acid reflux, acne, blood pressure, etc. I use it myself, on a daily basis.
Braggs Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
I am working on eating 70% raw, and as I cannot eat wheat, these English Muffins are the perfect thing for me and my diet.
A healthy way to add protein and fiber to your diet - as a bread replacement.
My favorite beverage is water with lemon or lime. I am not in the majority with this choice. Most people are drinking soda, coffee or tea, fruit juices, or alcoholic beverages. A big splurge for me is San Pellegrino Spring Water with lime. That is my special out-to-dinner or celebration drink. Why? Because water with lime is the best. It quenches my thirst without being sweet. It is good for me. I can stay clear-headed and I am giving my body what it needs to function properly.
Water with a splash of Lime
If you need to reduce to stay away from gluten or eat 70% raw foods and you are looking for options in preparing pizza and other foods that you normally serve with bread, here is one option… raw zucchini pillows.
raw zucchini dehydrated as a bread substitute
If you are not eating fresh fruit on a daily basis, you should be. Fresh fruit is so important in the vegan diet. You should have 5 – 9 servings per day of fruits, fresh, dried or juice.
Tropical Fruit
If you have not yet read this book, you should read it. It is very well written and has information that is extremely well researched.
The most comprehensive nutrition study ever conducted.
I have been very sick the last 10 days. It turns out that I have an allergy to wheat. This allergy has caused hives all over my body. Hives are extremely uncomfortable. I am now having to adjust the way I think about food and how I prepare the meals that I love.
On Sunday, I accidentally and without realizing it, got swimming pool acid on my hands. I did not immediately wash them, as I did not know it happened. About 30 minutes later they were white and chalky. They did not begin to burn until hours later. I woke up Monday morning with hives all over my face, arms, hands and a few other spots that I must have touched while the acid was on my hands.
Now on Friday, I am in my fifth day of hives. This has been quite miserable and trying. But, yesterday I did what I knew was the best thing, moved to an all raw vegan diet. Eating raw foods helps get waste matter out of the body and, more specifically, out of the cells. In this way, I can refuse to take steroid treatments – the common remedy for such a strong and lasting allergic reaction.
