Rejuvenate with food

Inactivity, along with a poor diet, are largely responsible for the premature aging of our bodies. Hormone production during puberty and for half a dozen years after is almost unaffected by poor food choices or inactivity. That is why we cannot see the correlation of inactivity with a poor diet as the main contributors to aging. It is not until we are approaching our forties that these truths begin to convince us that exercise and diet are so crucial to health and well-being.

Overeating causes our bodies to respond negatively, producing hormones that are responsible for fat storage and suppressing the production of rejuvenating hormones such as growth hormones or testosterone. The interaction between exercise and diet is a fundamental union that must be choreographed.

What do we know for sure?

1. We eat too much, excessive calories.
2. We eat too large a meal in most sessions: bingeing, 2^{North Dakota} servings.
3. We eat poor-quality, fast foods with saturated fats: fried fast foods.
4. We eat for pleasure and emotional comfort: pleasure and excitement dictate our appetite.
5. We don’t see the link between health and diet or performance with food; nutrient content is ignored when choosing foods.

What’s the easiest way to start the switch to a healthy, performance-enhancing, rejuvenating, and hormone-producing diet?

1. Eat fewer calories-smaller portions, baked vs. fried foods, less saturated fat.
2. Eat more often-Nutritive snacks every 3 hours can replace some meals. Planned meals with lean meat, raw vegetables, and low-glycemic carbohydrates.
3. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables-Put fresh berries, cauliflower, broccoli, spinach, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, etc. on your shopping list Eat your strawberries, blueberries, raspberries raw, and your vegetables raw. When you cook your fruits and vegetables, you lose many vital nutrients. Instead of salad dressing, use lemon juice in your salads.
4. Eat smarter planning your meals from store to plate. Have at least the following 2 nutritious meals planned in advance. Balance lean protein with fibrous (vegetable) carbohydrates along with a small serving of starchy carbohydrates. Cut down on fats like butter, sour cream, and creamy sauces.
5. Train your taste buds to enjoy, even savor good food. Try to recognize the subtle flavors of a variety of veggies devoid of the creamy and greasy sauces that mask everything in an artery-clogging, fat-laden stew sauce. Every meal can be a nutritious food discovery.

The short course on a quasi-nutritious meal.

1. Have a fast food “meal”.
2. Add an apple for dessert.
3. Replace sugary and caffeinated drink with mineral water.
4. Save some of the frozen and fried potato chips for your dog. (Don’t let the Humane Society know!)
5. Take half of the bun to remove the seasonings (discard it discreetly) and eat the burger and the other half of the bun.

There it is, limited body damage plus hydration, fiber, and vitamins.

What most people need to do to have a healthy and nutritious diet!

1. Do your own grocery shopping.
2. Cook a little.
3. Read product labels (sodium, calories, fat, sugar, preservatives, expiration dates, etc.)
4. Avoid any food that makes you hit the couch within an hour of eating it.
5. Don’t eat while watching TV! You need to think about what, why and how much you are eating.

What most people shouldn’t do to eat a nutritious diet!

1. Buy diet foods or drinks.
2. Buy a diet program or book.
3. Buy meal replacement shakes.
4. Buy meal replacement bars.
5. Buy any packaged food that can be used for Halloween treats for kids.

The golden rule of good food– “If you don’t have to peel it, wash it, refrigerate it or throw it away within a week of bringing it home … it’s not likely to be a good food”

These are just a few basic thoughts on foods that can rejuvenate, rather than degenerate, our bodies.