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

I recently read this article and it scared me. We have no idea what we are getting when we shop. The unsuspected consumer who does not know the business is being sold down the river and our government is not protecting us.

Did you know grocers are selling genetically modified fruit and vegetables that may be harmful to your health?

Not only are they selling it, there is no requirement to label them as such. This is what Dr. Mercola says on his site:

clipped from articles.mercola.com

Are Your Supermarket Plums Genetically Modified? Here’s How to Find Out!

The little stickers on fruits and vegetables have digits that let you know whether they’re conventionally grown or organic, and if they’re genetically modified (GM). There are many benefits to knowing this information:

• The health risks — GM foods have been in stores only since the 1990s, so the long-term health risks are unknown
• The environmental risks — Scientists are concerned that GMOs will reduce biodiversity
• The taste benefits — People all over the world agree that the range of possible flavors is greater without a few GM foods crowding out the many natural varieties

Here’s what you should look for:

• A four-digit number means the produce is conventionally grown
• A five-digit number beginning with 9 means it’s organic
• A five-digit number beginning with 8 means it’s GM

Nearly all of these foods are GM so it is wise to avoid them:

• Soy
• Corn
• Cottonseed
• Canola

So pay attention and look at the number codes. If at all possible choose organic and avoid genetically modified food. Though genetically modified food has only been around since the 1990’s and there have not been many conclusions to the long term health risks. In Australia there have been problems found in lab mice. I would avoid GM foods at all costs.

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Vitamin D and God’s Word

We learn so much everyday that points back to what God said in the beginning: “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.”  (Genesis 1:29) Vitamin D3,  cholecalciferol,  is converted to Calitrol by our liver and kidneys. It is the only vitamin that the body can manufacture from sunlight. Calitrol controls phosphorus, calcium, bone metabolism and neuromuscular functions. In other words when we are deficient in Vitamin D we have problems with our bones, muscles, and nervous systems among other problems. It has been noted that sufficient dosage of vitamin d is helpful in preventing depression, back pain, brittle bones and even cancer. Most importantly the immune system is enhanced by adequate doses of vitamin d.

Here is more proof that our bodies are tuned to the vitamins, minerals and nutrients found in fruit, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans and herbs (plants).

Listen to this conversation between Dr. Mercola and Dr. Heaney about the health benefits of Vitamin D.

So How do We Get Vitamin D

Sunlight is by far greatest source of Vitamin D. In our foods the best vitamin d sources are salmon, sardines, herring, milk, egg yolk, organ meats, sprouted seeds, sunflower seeds. As you note these are the highest sources of omega 3 oils.

Vitamin D – Sources and Functions

Vitamin D is produced from a substance present beneath the skin when sunlight falls upon the surface of the body. This vitamin is not present in any significant degree in foods. Even if we eat a diet based on the best food sources of Calitrol without regular sunshine and fresh air we may still have a deficiency of Vitamin D3.

Vitamin D is the Master Key to our optimal health because on a cellular level it is necessary for our cells to work properly to fight all types of diseases including cancer, heart disease, diabetes and even the cold and flu. The best source of Vitamin D3 (the natural source) is sunlight. Then in foods fish oils from salmon, herring and sardines. No other source compares even though you can get small amounts of Vitamin D from other foods. That is why milk has been fortified with it. But, real key is to get plenty of sunshine and eat fish high in omega 3 oils like salmon.

A daily walk and a table spoon of cod liver oil did it for my father.

Be Blessed. Be a Blessing.

Coach Louis

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