Body Beauty: Energy

    What do you know about "Body Beauty"? 

There is an old saying that has been backed up by modern science that says, "You are what you eat". In fact, we are learning that choosing the right foods is one of the surest ways to optimal health. It is said that many ailments and conditions can be treated and prevented by the healing properties of certain foods and the vitamins and minerals in them. Take for example, garlic and onions, they can help lower harmful cholesterol levels. 

We will learn how to improve our health and well-being through good nutrition and a balanced diet. There are principles of healthy eating that we will learn about and how changing the way you eat can help you look and feel better. Learning these principles of healthy eating that effect how we look and feel is what Body Beauty is all about. That being said, we will learn that beauty is more than what we put on our skin to make ourselves look and feel good. It is about what we put in our bodies as well.

"Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food."  

Hippocrates 469 - 399 B.C.E

During the past five decades our diets and lifestyles have changed more radically than in the previous 2,000 years and that's saying a lot. Stress, pollution, pesticides, overuse of antibiotics and prescription drugs, plus a huge increase in the amount of fast food we eat has undoubtedly contributed to many, many healthy problems. Many of the foods we eat consist of highly refined, mass-produced, prepackaged foods that often contain excessive amounts of salt, sugar, and chemical additives, such as preservatives, flavorings and gmo's. 

Unfortunately, many people talk about healthy eating, but in reality, continue to eat poorly. It takes more than wishful thinking to change our unhealthy eating habits. Don't you agree? Eventually, this pattern of unhealthy eating leads to a deficiency in vital nutrients, it overloads the system with toxins, and we become sick.

Remarkable, the body can often heal itself if given the right tools for the job. Isn't that amazing! Food used properly and in the correct balance makes potent medicine. We all have the freedom to choose what we put in our mouths, and if you want to become and stay healthier, we will need to make the right choices. If you are reading these words, you have already taken a step in the right direction.