The Bible tells us in Romans 12 "Therefore I urge your brethren in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God. This is your true and proper worship." Taking care of one's body is not of vanity but demonstration of worship for it is the house, the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. As a whole, we are moving into the season of ACTS. In the book of ACTS you see the move of God through the disciples to carry out the work of Christ, to continue healing, delivering and working miracles. The mighty move of God is going to sweep across the body very powerfully but you must be prepared.
This is an important time to evaluate your health, your eating habits and adapt to clean eating. In order for God to move through you, 1. You must be healthy 2. Your body needs energy 3. Your body needs the right amount of rest. You can't just put anything in your body. For example, have you noticed days where you are so tired, you can't focus, you can't complete your work, you have those bummy, lazy days. A lot of that has to do with your food choices, foods that are high in fat, high in carbohydrates (that are not used for its intended purpose - carbs are used for energy), I am guilty of this one, not drinking enough water, and finally sugar overload can cause the opposite effect (not just wired but flat out tired) and the list goes on.
A few months back I wrote a blog regarding healing foods. These foods are not just essential in healing your body, but preparing your body to be used by the Lord. People want to see a mighty move of God but aren't willing to make the sacrifices they need to do so. In your heart you have to decide what is more important. Romans 12 says for one to offer their body, which means that it is an act of willingness; you must be willing to make the sacrifice and in doing so watch the benefits from your sacrifice.
In researching this topic a little further I found an article from Dr. Oz that said, "What would Jesus Eat?" which I thought was interesting. Now, I do want to add this disclaimer RISE STRONG DISCLAIMER: The article content expresses the views of AJ Jacobs, author of the book, A Year of Living Biblically, and Dr. Don Colbert who studied biblical nutrition. This article also refers to WINE and WALK- I do not support this; while it is a personal choice, I have to enter my disclaimer here! Thanks... To read the full article, please click the link below!
http://www.doctoroz.com/article/what-would-jesus-eat-science-within-bible
Juicing is BIG- Getting the essential nutrients from organic fruits and veggies is important because the healing power is in the vitamins, nutrients and enzymes in the vegetation. When you purchase cold press prepackaged juices there are preservatives that are in there and take note of the content, added sugars, concentrates, and other juices. This is not juicing. You actually need a juicer, or I have a Ninja (its not the same) but admittedly so have been going to the Taqueria by my house because they have the BEST natural juice. The right combination of fruits and vegetables as a daily regimen heals the body and prevents illness as well. I beet it! (just a lil jokey joke).. But seriously, beets, apple, carrots, celery, orange is an awesome mix, the natural sweetness of the apple, orange and carrot take away from the earthy taste of the beets... It detoxes the liver, helps with heart disease, lowers cholesterol, prevents infections, supports the immune system and the list goes on.
Vegan Diet- Having an organic plant based diet is clean eating. Now you can be vegan and still eat the wrong stuff -- and that is what you want to avoid. (ie. a red velvet muffin... Im just sayin!) Eat whole grains, the seven grains, quinoa, barley, nuts and beans (legumes) are an awesome source of protein. Vegan is the way to go.
Reduce meat intake- Typically in European cultures and around the world, the plates are smaller, the meat portion is the smallest; commonly the side dishes such as starches, carbs, and veggies are the larger portions of the meal. Conversely, in the United States, plates are larger, the largest portion on the plate is meat and then you get a side of vegetables or a starch. Good eating practices are actually the other way around. Having a plate filled with vegetables and protein and a side portion of meat is the right way to eat. Reduce red meat and pork intake. You can substitute with fish, chicken, ground turkey.
Snacking- always a blog point of interest (for me at least). Stop wasting money on 100 cal packs- they are not that healthy anyway. The company is being paid to show you portion control (which if truth be told, I need at times - ie. why I'm not allowed to buy a pack of red velvet muffins among other baked goods.) If you go to Costco, BJs or Sams - by a large container of your favorite nuts, a bag of cranraisins, raisins, granola. Take a small amount of each and put it into a sandwich bag and you have made your own trail mix. Again, I am going to add the disclaimer here but will tell you there is nothing wrong with every now and then satisfying the cravings. You can have a cheat bag and take raisinets, cashews, pecans, walnuts and the yogurt covered cranraisins as well. I am telling you- awesome sauce!!
Try to eliminate dairy- This is a bummer, but dairy is wicked for the digestive system. Among some of the things I won't mention, dairy bloats the belly, weight gain, and has been a source of food sensitivity. Eliminating dairy helps weight loss, respiratory health, clears skin, better for the digestive system. Please note: If you have ever gone an extended period of time (more than 1 week) without dairy and incorporate it back into your diet- you could face some gastro issues. (Friendly warning)
Drink plenty of water- I am guilty and will be taking my own advice. Even after going through dehydration, writing about it, still I find myself not drinking enough water. My mouth has been so dry at times that I can't even swallow. You need water! Actually, if you raise you fluid intake the fuller you feel (this is not suggested for those who are not trying to lose weight). Regular water intake is according to your body weight. If you weigh 100lbs you should be drinking at least 50oz of water per day which is right about the 8 cups per day rule. In this case its 7. Drink half of your weight in ounces per day to stay hydrated.
The key is willingness, consistency and loyalty. Prepare your hearts, prepare your bodies and prepare your minds.
FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH!
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