God’s Word, Healthy Diet, Fitness and Weight Loss

Live a Healthy Lifestyle

To understand how to live a healthy lifestyle we must first define what a healthy lifestyle is. We were created in God’s image. God in three persons. The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit. For us that means Mind, Body and Spirit. To live a healthy lifestyle we must then be healthy in mind, body and spirit. We are not segmented individuals. The health of our mind effects the health of our body and spirit. If we are stressed and worry about things, our body reacts and this negative mental activity adversely effects us. Conversely there are many studies that show laughter helps greatly in the healing process. The same is true with our spirit. For spiritually, if we are at peace, this peace can override what a normal person might view as a stressful situation and therefore move us from stressful into peaceful situations. Many doctors and health care workers will tell you that they have seen miraculous physical improvements following prayer. This lets us know to truly be healthy, we must be healthy in mind, body and spirit.

We get clues to a healthy lifestyle when we read the first 2 chapters of Genesis. For in the beginning after God created man he said it was very good. I take this to mean that when God created man he put everything in place for us to live and maintain a healthy lifestyle. So let me touch a few points for us to understand what God has done that we might live a healthy lifestyle.

In The Beginning God

We must first acknowledge God. This is first and foremost in our Spiritual and total health. Without  acknowledging God as the beginning and the creator of all things we start with a void and will never have complete health. Just as important, we must recognize that it was the Spirit of God that hovered over the entire earth and through God’s Spirit the power of His Word was made manifest. So Spiritually, we must recognize God, His Spirit and His Word.

Now physically what God created over the first seven days has a direct impact on our health. If we honor His creation as intended we maximize our health and well being.

Day 1 Light:

This is a separation of day and night. In the day time there is light. During the night is darkness. In light there is work. In darkness there is rest. No matter when we sleep we cut off the lights and when we work we need the light. This separation of light and dark represents, among other things, a time to work and a time to rest. We need both. Rest and physical activity. Jesus said in the gospel according to John that we must walk while we have have light, before darkness overtakes you. This is both a spiritual and physical reference. Physically speaking light is the time to work. Spiritually light is a reference to the goodness of God while darkness represents the evil of Satan. As we walk we have the physical activity God created light for and we rest or sleep during the night. The bottom line is to have a healthy lifestyle physically we need physical activity and sleep. This is the first thing God put into place.

Day 2 Sky:

God said let there be … Sky. The sky represents all the molecules in our atmosphere. Ultimately the sky or atmosphere, will be our air. We need fresh air to be physically healthy. Before God created man he made sure the air was in place to sustain our healthy lives. This air is mandatory for life. For healthy life.

Day 3 Water and Land:

Though in the beginning when God created the earth it was covered with water, until he gathered waters and separated the dry ground from the seas the water nor the ground was suitable for man. After a time and preparation, the water and land where established for man. Water makes up from between 55% to 78% of our bodies. Water is essential to sustain our life and essential for all of our organs to function properly. Without adequate water our bodies shut down. With almost but not quite enough water we experience many different diseases. Just as chemicals and minerals act and react to water for our overall health. The same is true for land.  Land was here from the beginning and earth is who we are. For without spirit we are but dirt (earth or land). The connection to the land also connects us to all life, especially plant life. Then God said “let the land produce vegetation:” the key to our physical health.

Day 4 lights (Time):

On this 4th day God essentially created a measure for time. He created the sun and the moon. The sun to rule the day and the moon to rule the night. Interestingly, the most essential vitamin to the operation of our organs and all of our internal systems is “Vitamin D”. Sunlight is the source of “Vitamin D”.  “Vitamin D” causes our cells to rejuvenate themselves. We may think that cells do this automatically, but with “Vitamin D” deficiency comes numerous disease all due to the lack of the light of day. Again, God emphasizes day and night. Physical activity and rest.

Day 5 Fish and Poultry (Birds):

This day God created fish in the sea and birds of the air.  All before he created man. I can only say that the fish and birds where created before man. Even though God did not give us the fish of the sea or the birds of the air to be food. They will become an important part of our food system.

Day 6 Animals and Man:

The words are interesting. They say let the land produce living creatures. Just as man is from the dirt of the land so are all living creatures. After fish, birds, and finally animals were made God said let us create Man in our image.  Then God gave man dominion of all living creatures but told man ” I give you every seed bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.” He also gave plants as the source of food to all animals God saw what he had made. The first 5 days he said it was good. After God created man and gave him dominion over the world He said it was very good.

Day 7 Sabbath Rest:

As God finished His creative work in 6 days He blessed the 7th day and made it Holy. On this day we are required to rest. The Sabbath is physical rest and spiritual rest. Physically, we rest after every days work but the sabbath is a day free from work. More importantly, Sabbath is Holy, Sacred and Set Apart. The Sabbath rest is a period where we rest from our labors and focus on the Holy. There is none Holy but God. Therefore this is the day that the focus is to seek God and His righteousness and your labor will not be in vain.

Now with an overview of the 7 days of creation how do we live a healthy lifestyle.

1. Acknowledge God First
2. Physical Activity
3. Rest – Sleep
4. Fresh Air
5. Drink Plenty of Water
6. Plenty of Sunlight
7. Eat Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Whole Grains, Nuts and Beans
8. Prayer, Praise and Worship

These 8 points are the keys to a long and healthy life mentally, spiritually and physically. If we believe that God in His infinite wisdom created earth to sustain us He would give us the best for us. I believe He Did. Now we mus live accordingly.

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WHAT DOES GOD SAY ABOUT EATING HEALTHY?

God created man and He is the author of Healthy Eating. There were no overweight men or animals. In the six days that God created the earth he put natural laws in place to govern the world and made us stewards of His creation. After each day of creation God said it was good. Our stewardship is based on our obedience to Him and His laws. For example, there is a law of gravity. What goes up must come down. We have created airplanes, rockets, and even balloons to seemingly change or at least modify that rule. But let the airplane run out of fuel.

Even in our bodies there are laws in place. The original plan was for us and animals all to be vegetarians. Through the disobedience of Man that plan was altered. But the law was not changed. If we choose to eat things that go contrary to our bodies and the laws that God put in place the results are sickness, disease and eventually death.

Have you been to the doctor with a diagnosis of some disease and noticed the first thing he prescribes is a healthy diet. In most cases we are sick because of our poor diet and our sedentary lifestyles. We need to eat right, drink right and have regular physical exercise for our bodies to work properly and for us to fight the many toxins and impurities that enter our bodies.

So God first wants us to eat healthy. At least 60% (preferably 70%) of the food we eat should be fresh fruit, raw vegetables, whole grains, nuts and beans. This is along with herbs is plant food. You can truly have all of the nutrients you need without eating any flesh. Any protein needed is found in fresh fruit, raw vegetables, whole grains, nuts and beans. If you choose to eat meat, fish, or poultry, limit it to less than 10% of all calories you consume. This reduces the excess fat we get by over eating flesh. Of course all flesh would be lean if animals ate only plant as God intended according to Genesis 1:29.

FRESH FRUIT, RAW VEGETABLES, WHOLE GRAINS, NUTS AND BEANS ARE THE KEY TO WEIGHT LOSS AND HEALTHY EATING!

Why fresh fruit, raw vegetables, whole grains, nuts and beans? Fresh refers to organic with no pesticides and not canned, frozen, or processed in anyway. Raw includes fresh but adds uncooked. When fruit and vegetables are cooked they lose many of the vitamins and nutrients. Cook any plant over 120 degrees and all nutritional benefit has been destroyed.

When food is processed the nutritional value is processed out and that is why the grains in cereal, bread, and pastas are enriched. Even milk and juice have been vitamin fortified. The initial vitamin have been cooked and processed out.

There is no replacing the enzymes that have been cooked or processed out. Many times the enzymes found in fruit, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and beans are as important if not more important that the specific vitamins. That is another reason why it is important to eat fresh and raw. As a fruit or vegetable is cut open they interact with air and the chemical reaction causes them to lose their nutrients. Cut an apple open, let it sit for 10 minutes and tell me if it begins to brown. This happens to all fruit and vegetables.

So we know that God Word says man was meant to eat fresh fruit, raw vegetables, whole grains, nuts and beans. The US government through the USDA has recently changed its food chart and recommends people eat 3-4 servings of fresh fruit and 4-5 servings of raw vegetables each day. That is a good start. The chart also lists beans as a meat with nuts and seeds (though they are a plant) and whole grains have their own section in pyramid of a balanced diet. What the chart or the USDA does not do enough of is to tell America and the world the risks involved eating processed food, refined sugars, food additives etc that are known to cause all sorts of diseases including cancer, heart disease, diabetes and obesity to name a few.

Maybe in moderation a lot of these things are not harmful, but years of overindulgence and a lack of knowledge among the general population have caused the American health care system to be overwhelmed. Though we spend more money than any nation on healthcare per person, there are 15 countries with a longer life expectancy than the Americans enjoy. The first reason is our diet.

So finally how do you follow God and eat healthy? Healthy eating is to have 60% – 70% or more of your food as fresh fruit, raw vegetables, whole grains, nuts and beans. Sure it is hard to eat 9 or more servings of fresh fruit and raw vegetables a day. Consider juicing. 2 cups of freshly juiced fruit or vegetables can account for 6-7 servings a day. Eat Healthy Salad and snack on fresh fruit, raw vegetables and nuts.

Weight Loss is Eating Healthy. To live longer eat healthier.

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