baby steps to a healthy you

many have asked for my advice on nutrition and diet.   many would like to live a healthier lifestyle but are trapped in the american way, which unfortunately is not the best way.  when you are on a budget 2 for 1 sounds great, super size it for 50 cents more, even better.  but what we must realize is they don't care about us, they just want our money.  The unhealthier we are the more money they make, bad diet leads to disease and even effects your mental well being. which brings me to an important point.  WAKE UP HAPPY EVERYDAY!! just because you have another day to exist and help others around you BE HAPPY.  that's why we are here right, to help each other.
 
BE HAPPY AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE.  HERE'S A LITTLE SECRET, IT'S CALLED SMILE THERAPY.  WHENEVER A SITUATION CAUSES A FROWN OR NEGATIVE ENERGY JUST SMILE IT AWAY. THE BIGGER THE SMILE THE BETTER.  IT REALLY WORKS.

when it comes to weight loss or making any changes in your life for that matter, everyone tries cold turkey and then get disappointed when they have a set back and soon quit trying. You didn't gain the weight overnight, so don't expect to lose it overnight.  give yourself time to adjust and gradually make changes and don't beat yourself up over setbacks, just keep moving forward and out of the drive through line.  for instance my brother and i first stopped eating beef and pork, the we stopped poultry, then fish.(don't tell my brother, but i never really stopped eating fish,but what i do eat i consume mostly raw(sushi anyone?)) come to find out eating things out of the sea is very good for my blood type.  and one of the meanings of my name is of the sea, so I do what works for me and you have to do what works for you.  the more information you have the easier it will be to find out what works for you.
DRINK LOTS OF WATER

MEAT, we love meat, but is it the meat or is it the seasonings...hmmm...MEAT is very hard for your body to digest and often goes undigested in your body for months even years which causes your intestines to swell and clog which prohibits the proper functioning of your digestive system.  to make it worse since they just want to make money and have no concern for your health, animals are pumped full of growth hormones and chemicals(which we then consume/absorb) and badly mistreated just to make a buck off you.  this includes the dairy products, i would switch to almond milk over soy. there are some issues with soy that we can get into at a later time.  Again, just cut down at first and then cut down some more. maybe stop drinking milk but still have cheese,and be selective about where the cheese comes from. instead of ice cream have water ice or sorbet or a smoothie.   got milk...you shouldn't  check this out  (click here)
And when you get those cravings  for meat, Morningstar products are a pretty good substitute. there are others as well...do some taste testing, have fun be excited about the changes.
POSITIVE ENERGY LEADS TO POSITIVE ENERGY 

OH DID I MENTION DRINK LOTS OF SPRING WATER

when it comes to weight loss the main culprits are starch(bread,fries, tortillas, noodles, pasta) and sugar.  Starch breaks down into sugar.  try making lettuce wraps instead of sandwiches or tacos. Switch to gluten free or Ezekiel bread.  oh and please do yourself a big favor and NEVER DRINK SODA AGAIN!!,

but if u have to have a soda, try hansen's or some other natural brand. its easy to eat what mamma makes, but branch out on your own and lead your family to a healthier more fulfilling life.






when it comes to meat everone is always well i gotta have protein...HERE'S YOUR PROTEIN...

as far as snacks, there are many alternatives to the fried greasy stuff in a bag...fruit dried or fresh, fruit and nut bars(lara bars are my favorite, i think they should be a food group) go exploring and be excited about the new snacks you discover, i'll let you in on another little secret  MEDJOOL DATES.




while it does seem cheaper to eat crap take a look at this $25 bounty.

 if you are in LA i highly suggest you shop for produce in koreatown, specifically 1st and Western, i'd tell you the name if i knew how to read those symbols...
from this batch i can make orange,carrot, apple juice, kale chips(see dehydrator in the corner under garlic cloves) my own raw burger patties and jerky(again see dehydrator) then i have some gaya melons(a newly discovered treat)


A HEALTHY diet leads to great skin, higher energy level(in and out of bed), your immune system is able to function better, no sickness and disease for you, and long life just to name a few benefits.
remember they make money off you being sick, doctors included, so be careful the information you receive.  if it doesn't seem in tune with nature it probably isn't.

oh and one other thing,  CHEW YOUR FOOD!!  not only is it the first and most important step it will slow down your pace of eating and allow you to enjoy your food more and feel full with less.  REMEMBER DRINK LOTS OF WATER

peace

lamar

p.s. i like when people put p.s. these days as if they couldnt go back and put whatever it was somewhere in the main body...not like we're still using pen and pencil

p.p.s.  there are some links on this page to some informative video clips n eating check them out...

raw food

been talking alot about raw foods lately...humans are the only animal on the planet that cooks it's food and then wonders why they are sick...we are raised to think we need meat and really we need protein and there are much better sources of protein besides meat....but back to raw food... when u cook your food you break down all the nutrients and enzymes that it contains and your amazing human body is able to reassemble them for use... when you consume raw food your body does not have to spend excess energy getting the nutrients out of your food as you can assimilate them in their natural state...it is funny people's aversion to raw food as if they are going out to the field and biting cows and chickens and slurping raw eggs...fresh fruit and vegetables are consumed raw by almost every one yet they really don't think of it in that regard...eating raw is beneficial in so many ways,your energy level will rise your immune system will be stronger, men can throw out their viagra, your skin will glow and your overall feeling of health will have you wondering why you were cooking your food in the first place...i try to stay at least 80% raw, because sometimes you do just want some "comfort food" but then i like to go weeks at a time being 100% raw and i love it...alot of times people are hard on themselves for not being able to maintain their diet as optimal as they would like, but do what you can when you can and dont make yourself feel bad about it, sometimes i feel bad when i eat something cooked and then i remember that i used to eat dead meat and i laugh(some girl back in high school told me i laugh too much, as if)...and then people think eating raw means salads all the time, but if you invest in a dehydrator and food processor or a blender you can greatly expand the meals you prepare and add endless variety to your diet. love yourself, take care of your body, be in tune with the universe not with worldly propaganda...some recipes oh yeah food is considered raw up to about 105 degrees which is when the nutrients start to break down so you don't have to crunch ice all the time;)

random thoughts on health

bad bacteria cannot survive in oxygen rich environments, the appendix long assumed to be vestigial may house good bacteria for times of need, although not for me, yogurt contains good bacteria...bacteria(viruses) feed on sugar, starch breaks down into sugar....most americans consume too much starch and sugar, even non meat eaters as we tend to eat alot of pasta, rice, cereal etc....been getting some tasty creations from the dehydrator, and not just dried fruits in fact haven't had any dry fruit, gonna have to talk to someone about that...don't limit yourself with labels-vegan, vegetarian, find a balance that works for you, just not a meat based diet...a friend takes cholesterol medication and not once did his doctor tell him that meat is the only source of cholesterol on the planet...hmmm....but doctors want you to be healthy don't they...don't they???
...the air quality has been pretty bad the last few days from the fires...so hold your breath...

well here we are in the information/technology age...means no excuses...everything begins with diet...your energy level, your mood...as the old addage says you are what you eat so stop eating meat...we've been mislead into thinking that meat is a food group, when the food group is protein. Meat based diets are the biggest killer on the planet and the farm animals that are raised to be killed are the biggest source of greenhouse gases on the planet...hmmm...from personal experience i have noticed the benefits of a plant based diet...and men you don't need viagra and such, just change your diet. As i have evolved i got more and more into raw food and i try to consume 85 to 100% raw food on a daily basis...realize that we are the only creature on the planet that doesn't naturally exist on a raw diet and realize that the largest animals on the planet consume nothing but veggies... i could go on but i want to hear what you think. let's discuss