General Rules for Eating
Here are a few “general” rules for eating you can follow for better digestion and overall health.
Chew each mouthful 25 to 50 times or until it is liquid.
Follow the Season Eating Plan or whatever specific eating plan has been recommended to you by your practitioner as determined by your specific needs.
Eat slowly and mindfully.
Enjoy meals and eat with purpose - from how you eat - to the foods you eat - choose foods wisely and be grateful for your food.
Breathe. Take deep breaths before you eat using this breathing sequence: breathe in for 4 seconds and exhale for 6 seconds. Do this breathing exercise five to seven times before eating to shut off the sympathetic nervous system so your body can digest food more efficiently.
Eat organic whenever possible or purchase from local farms that may offer great options but without the expensive “organic” label.
Choose grass-fed pastured meats and eggs, preferably from local farms. If grass-fed is not available choose meats without hormones or antibiotics. Avoid fish, except for sardines, due to the toxins found in fish, including “wild” fish.
Avoid all GMO foods and lab-grown meats. Lab grown meats may be served in restaurants so ask questions to assure you are eating safe healthy meats and vegetables.
Best Bet - If it comes in a package, don’t eat it. IF you choose to eat packaged food, be certain that you can read the label and that you want to consume ALL the ingredients listed. Make sure the food is compatible with your eating plan.
Drink water as your main beverage – approximately 1/2 your weight in ounces (or as directed for your program by your practitioner). Drink water away from your meals - 15 minutes before or 30 minutes after eating.
Listen to your body’s signals of hunger. Eat when you are hungry and avoid waiting to eat until you are famished as you may tend to make poorer food choices when you are overly hungry.
Avoid sugars of all types – including honey, agave nectar and other “healthy” sweeteners. Stevia can be used in small amounts. Eating sweets creates more sugar cravings. Eating a little fruit may satisfy your sweet tooth.
Alcohol is best avoided and if drunk, should be consumed in limited amounts and infrequently. No amount of alcohol is “good” for you. Alcohol damages the liver, brain and more according to Dr. Daniel Amen.
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