IF IT'S NOT FOOD, DON'T EAT IT! -- No-Nonsense Guidelines to an Eating-for-Health Lifestyle

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She had heard that making dietary changes could be beneficial

to her health, but doubted it could work for her. Betty sought

nutrition and health coaching only because she could no longer

afford her medications.

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IF IT'S NOT FOOD, DON'T EAT IT! -- No-Nonsense Guidelines to an

Eating-for-Health Lifestyle

Copyright © 2005 Hayford, C.N.C.

Award-winning author, " If It's Not Food, Don't Eat It! "

http://www.IfItsNotFoodDontEatIt.com

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Food Factoid: An estimated 90% of food budget dollars are spent

on processed, packaged fake food.

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When Betty first came to me she was taking seven medications,

had severe osteoarthritis, could barely walk, was in constant

pain and had to catheterize herself daily--among other things.

She had heard that making dietary changes could be beneficial

to her health, but doubted it could work for her. Betty sought

nutrition and health coaching only because she could no longer

afford her medications.

Although skeptical at first, Betty was delighted when, in just

a few weeks she was able to go off four of her medications, was

virtually pain-free, could walk without using her walker, had

lost a few pounds, and was generally beginning to feel much

better. In addition, her cholesterol had dropped below what it

had been when she was taking cholesterol-lowering drugs.

What did Betty do to achieve such dramatic results so quickly?

It may surprise you that she didn't cut or count calories,

carbohydrates or fat, take a special pill, or start working out.

She simply began to switch from the low-quality, chemical-laden

processed food brands she had been eating for years, to higher

quality, additive-free natural food brands. She also began to

include a couple servings of fresh produce into her diet each

day.

How can this be?

This is so because the most popular brands of processed,

packaged chemical-laden foods (fake foods) so widely consumed

today, are injurious to the body. Aside from the obvious

diet-related conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, or

obesity, few people realize poor nutrition in general, is the

primary cause of all chronic conditions.

FOOD MATTERS!

Like Betty, an increasing number of people are becoming aware of

this relationship between diet and dis-ease and revamping their

diets. Following is a brief overview of five Eating-for-Health

Guidelines that can help you stay, or get back on the road to

health and energy:

1 -- IF IT'S NOT FOOD, DON'T EAT IT!

The very definition of " food " is that it is nourishing to the

body. Consequently, anything that is not nourishing to the body

(i.e. fake foods containing refined sugars, hydrogenated oils,

chemical additives, etc.) is not food -- don't eat it! And if

you do, wait a long time before you do it again so your body

can recover.

2 -- ELIMINATE OR RELEGATE STIMULANTS TO RARE OCCASIONS...

Stimulants or extreme foods send your body's chemistry soaring

out of balance causing fatigue, brain fog, weight gain and more.

Stimulants include: sugars and other refined carbohydrates

(i.e. high fructose corn syrup, white refined flour, etc.),

refined salt, caffeine, and alcohol. Less stimulants equal more

health and energy.

3 -- EAT AN ABUNDANCE OF WHOLE, FRESH, NATURAL FOODS...

Most everything that comes in a box, can or packaging is a

processed food. Whole, fresh, natural foods (preferably organic)

such as produce, meats, fish, poultry, whole grains, legumes and

seeds are always your best choice. When you do consume processed

foods, natural brand foods are best as they do not contain toxic,

chemical additives.

4 -- ACCOUNT FOR FOOD SENSITIVITIES WHEN MAKING FOOD CHOICES...

The most common food allergens (i.e. wheat, dairy, soy, corn,

etc.) are notorious for causing acid reflux and other digestive

problems, constipation, sinusitus, depression, arthritis and

more. Most people today are sensitive to one or more of these

foods--and most don't know it! Follow a basic elimination diet

to learn which foods may be affecting you.

5 -- ACCOUNT FOR AILMENTS WHEN MAKING FOOD CHOICES...

As you start improving the quality of your diet you'll start

feeling better and improving the overall quality of your

health. Also, learn which foods exacerbate or help improve

any specific conditions to give your body every opportunity

to heal.

When applied consistently over time, these five guidelines

produce " amazing " results as Betty can attest. It's miraculous

what the body can do when fueled properly--energy is restored,

excess weight is shed, body systems are regenerated, disease

is reversed, and nagging symptoms disappear.

Where should you begin? Start with the basics: if it's not food,

don't eat it!

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Hayford, C.N.C., is a former junk food junkie turned

nutrition and health coach. She has helped thousands reverse

dis-ease, and restore their health, energy and natural weight.

For tips, talks and teleclasses on healthy eating and holistic

self-care, visit: http://www.IfItsNotFoodDontEatIt.com or call

303.746.8970