Most people “try to eat healthy.” That is wishful thinking, in this world of fast food and greedy corporations. We are on the go, too much to do, not enough time. Our priorities are perhaps out of whack.
This pressure comes from government shutdowns, bank fees, and unwise relations. Better diet and lifestyle choices can help you cope, and stop the cycle with your children and partner.
- Skipping Meals. Too busy, we figure it is okay, but it damages us and is dangerous in regards to our focus on work and especially driving
- Candy, Cookies, Chips, Soda, Fast Food. Checkout counters, bake sales, trade shows, birthday parties, kids meals, it never ends.
- Dessert Every Day. White flour, eggs, sugar, milk chocolate and chemicals every day destroy our health, and when we get an allergy for it, we simply take a dangerous drug to cover it up. Stop that!
- Iced beverages and Cold foods cause kidney stones, and impede digestion. If you saw the mold, dust and bugs in ice machines, OMG!
- Eating Too Much. I am guilty of this. If your eyes are bigger than your stomach, it’s a problem. Poor digestion, weight gain, and rising blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol result.
- Eating Too Fast. So common. A meal should take at least 20 minutes. Be seated, not working, not fighting, not even reading. We swallow too much air, don’t digest our food, adding weight, reducing nutrients.
- Eating Too Late. Do not eat any food within three hours of going to sleep. This is well documented. It keeps you up, prevents cleaning of your body, and proper elimination.
- Too Much Animal Food. If more than 20% of your food is meat, eggs, cheese or milk, you will get heart disease, diabetes, the flu (or Covid-19), pneumonia, Alzheimers or cancer.
- Not Enough Walking. Walking at least 20 minutes per day, in a place with grass or pine needles, and fresh air, should be a priority, for mood, circulation, and keeping your weight down.
- Not enough Sleep. Most of us get only six or seven hours of sleep per night. Not enough! This is linked to Alzheimer’s. Take naps, or stop working or screen time earlier, to get to bed by 11p.
There are ways to change these habits, but first you need to admit they are dangerous, and that you are guilty of them. That is step 1.
Next, find the reasons. For instance, I am a driver, and so I may literally be in the car from 4-8pm, but I need to find a way to eat. Perhaps I can finally use that lunch bag I bought at Ocean State Job Lot!