We will be adding and updating information in this section as we lead up to the challenge. Check back often.
The best foods don't have labels. But if you happen to eat something that comes in a package, please take the time to read the ingredients list to be sure that you know what you are consuming. Here in the USA there's lots of ingredients that are allowed in the food industry that have been banned in other countries.
Just a few from a very long list ... (to be updated throughout the challenge)
Research ingredients you don't know and be ready to be shocked. If you cannot pronounce it, possibly you shouldn't eat it. Even enriched flour should be avoided. They strip the natural vitamins and minerals through processing only to add them back in chemical form.
Herbs and spices can be extremely helpful in reducing inflammation, lowering blood pressure, reducing blood glucose and supporting the immunes system. Some very helpful ones include:
Turmeric * Neem * Ginger * Sage * Oregano * Ceylon Cinnamon * Rosemary * Bay Leaf
Raid your spice cabinet - start using these in your daily cooking or steep some of them into a tasty tea with or without honey. You can also make capsules. I cannot tolerate the spicy flavor of ginger so I make capsules of ground ginger to take. This list is not inclusive. We also use cloves and cardamom and marjoram regularly. Look up and try some of the spices in your cabinet.
No one knows what is best for you but YOU. If you have any allergies or if you experience any side effects from any food products you consume, seek help IMMEDIATELY. Contact your physician with any questions you have about your health. We are NOT medical professionals. We are striving to find balance for ourselves in this healing and healthy journey. It is possible to drink too much water, so even that is personal. You know what is best for YOU. Set clear, safe, goals for yourself.
The practice of not eating for 12 or more hours at a time is called Intermittent Fasting. We find that it's best done by ending meals 2 hours before bedtime and then skipping breakfast. If you go to bed at 10PM, at 8AM you will have 12 hours done already. At noon you will have 16 hours of fasting and allowing your body to reset before adding food into your system again. That leaves 8 hours to consume the healthy foods you planned for the day before starting the routine again. If you can do this a few days each week, you will likely see a difference in your morning hunger. Breakfast occurs when you decide to Break Your Fast. And it is indeed the most important meal of the day.
Medication is not always required. Sometimes, it is just the easy way out. But every medication has roots in plants and has a variety of side effects. Whenever possible, I would prefer to skip the pharmaceutical version and utilize the herbs and plants the Earth provides. It is not always possible to heal or cure with plants alone. Medications and surgeries are helpful and have their place. But we have the ability to limit the need for medication with a healthy outlook and diet.
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