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The Biblical Way to
Better Health:
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And God said, Behold, I have given
you every herb producing seed that
is on the whole earth, and every tree
in which is the fruit of a tree producing seed: it shall
be food for you;
Genesis 1:29
The
bible advise once again has proven that
the bible holds the answers to
health and
well being.
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Not only
is the food mentioned in the bible good for us but It
has been proven over and over that the food mentioned in
the bible is just what the doctor ordered. The CDC
(center for disease control) recommends 5-9 servings of Fruit and Vegetables
per day for better
overall
health.
Most fruits and vegetables
are naturally low in calories and fat. And many contain
lots of water and fiber to give you a feeling of fullness.
Combined with an active lifestyle and low-fat diet, eating
greater amounts of fruits and vegetables and fewer
high-calorie foods at meals can help you control your
weight.
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Consider
the following:
Eating the recommended
servings of vegetables and
fewer high-calorie
foods
at meals may help reduce
calorie intake without
increased hunger. People feel full on fewer calories when they
substitute greater portions of other foods with
vegetables at their meals.
Heart disease, high blood
pressure, stroke, cancer,
and diabetes account for
about three-quarters of all
deaths in the United States.
A diet rich in fruits and
vegetables and low in fat is
associated with reduced risk
for these diseases.
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Cancer: People whose
diets are rich in fruits and vegetables have a lower risk
of getting many cancers (lung, mouth, pharynx, esophagus,
stomach, colon, and rectum). They are also less likely to
get cancers of the breast, pancreas, larynx, and bladder.
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High blood pressure:
According to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
(DASH) Study, when people with elevated blood pressure
followed an eating plan that emphasizes fruits and
vegetables (8 to 10 servings a day) and low-fat dairy
foods (2 to 3 servings a day) as part of a healthy diet
low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and total fat, they
lowered their blood pressure within a month. In addition,
those who had the lowest sodium intake had the greatest
fall in blood pressure.
The DASH study also showed
the eating plan to be beneficial for people with
hypertension and those wishing to prevent high blood
pressure. In addition to being rich in fruits and
vegetables (8 to 10 servings a day) and emphasizing
low-fat dairy foods (2 to 3 servings a day), the DASH
eating plan also includes moderate amounts of whole
grains, fish, poultry and nuts and limited amounts of red
meat, sweets, and sugar-containing beverages.
Stroke: Recent
studies have reported that eating a healthy diet rich in
fruits and vegetables is associated with a lower risk for
having a stroke.
Heart disease:
Heart-healthy diets are rich in fruits and vegetables (8
to 10 servings a day), low in saturated fat and
cholesterol, and emphasize low-fat dairy foods and whole
grains. Such diets can significantly lower blood pressure
and cholesterol levels and may reduce the risk for having
heart disease.
Diabetes: Obesity
and diet are strong risk factors for developing type 2
diabetes. Therefore, it is important to stay at a healthy
weight by getting adequate physical activity and eating a
healthy diet that includes daily recommended servings of
fruits and vegetables.
National Cancer
Institute
National Health Institute
This information is not
intended to replace the advise of a doctor for certain medical
conditions always consult your doctor before tying any new
diet.
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