10 Steps to a Healthier Lifestyle
1. Start your day with a green juice and go at least 50% RAW
RAW foods benefits
- More energy daily
- Lose weight faster
- Boost your immune system naturally
- More free time and less time in the kitchen
- Improve chronic disease management like: diabetes, allergies and many other ailments.
- Anti-aging
- Digest food better and absorb nutrients better
A healthy lifestyle is an investment that will reward you when everyone is falling apart in his or her old age. Are you ready to move into the optimal health zone?
2. Eat organic Foods when Possible
Organic fruit and vegetables contain at least 4x more nutrition and no herbicides and pesticides.
3. Eat free-range grass-fed protein
Free range livestock is not exposed to antibiotics, cortisone and hormones and are available from selected butchers.
4. Drink good quality water that is free from bacteria and chemicals
Municipal water is chemically cleaned before we use it. Some chemicals stay in the water after the cleaning process DBP (disinfection by-product). There are many different disinfection by-products and only one is monitored – trihalomethanes. DBP`s (disinfection by-products) are associated with cancers of the bladder, colon and rectum; adverse birth effects like spontaneous abortion; low birth weight and congenital malformations. Is our drinking water safe?
5. Exercise at least 3 hours per week – 4-6 times a week
The Benefits of Regular Exercise keeps our bodies in good shape, our minds focussed and has long term benefits.
6. Meditate at least once a day for 15 minutes – it will assist in managing stress
Meditation and exercise are best and most affordable remedies for stress management. Meditation on a daily basis will keep you cool in the storm. Peace is happiness. Create the discipline to meditate daily and experience peace at all times. What happens in your daily life is a reflexion of what happens inside you. Learn to meditate – contact www.philosophyschool.org.za & www.tmincapetown.co.za
7. Detox at least once a year
Toxins can make you feel awful and you need to detox at least once a year to get sparkle back into your life
Overindulging and bad eating habits (diet high in: refined carbohydrates, sugar and alcohol) can lead to toxin overload. Link to blog; https://romanythresher.com/lifestyle/detoxification-detox-diet-2/
8. Reduce salt intake and use Himalayan salts in moderation and minimise microwave cooking Salt (Sodium Chloride)
Salt increases the absorption of sugar and can aggravate oedema. Sodium or a lack of calcium, magnesium or potassium can increase arterial muscular pressure. Sodium and potassium also maintain the body’s water balance, nerve and muscle impulses. Table salt contains too much sodium and no potassium, magnesium and calcium. The imbalance between sodium and potassium is the big problem in salt. A lot of sodium is hidden in processed food, preserved food and cool drinks. Use a balanced salt like Herbamore or Himalayan salts in moderation where you will find a balanced composition between potassium, calcium, sodium and magnesium. Microwave radiation destroys nutrients in food.
9. Know your numbers – have a health check once a year – know your risk and manage it
Your result now Health goal
10. Relationships – be happy and laugh often
A friendly and smiley face will improve relationships. You will rather talk to a smiley face than a grumpy one. Laughter defuses conflict and improves group bonding. We all love to go home and see our happy pets. Our partners should be like our pets – always happy to see us.
