Hi friend!
Welcome back!
This is day 6 for a series of talks.
When you go to the grocery store,
It's often tempting to grab the boxes of quick and easy foods if you are hungry.
However,
We want to eat as many natural foods as possible.
Natural foods are usually found around the perimeter of the store.
These are the foods that need to be refrigerated.
In the middle of the store,
You'll see more processed man-made foods with ingredient labels.
Natural foods like fruits,
Vegetables,
And proteins typically do not have ingredient labels.
It's best to stick to these foods.
For vegetarians,
Options include tofu and beans.
Choosing natural foods also means considering how clean the source is.
Remember,
If it has an ingredient,
Read it.
It is probably toxic if you can't pronounce it,
So put it back on the shelf.
Many chemicals are sprayed on our food,
So it's important to try to buy organic food when possible.
Changing your habits is not always easy.
But remember,
How much will it cost you if you get a disease?
So now,
It is worth the investment.
In the healthcare industry,
Pills are much more expensive.
Still,
It is not always within our budget.
You can find online lists of some of the most critical fruits and vegetables to buy organic and others less,
As some have more chemicals than others.
The Environmental Working Group,
Or EWG,
Ranks the 12 fruits and vegetables with the most pesticides and produce.
These are referred to as the dirty dozen.
If you cannot buy all organic,
You might consider buying at least these organic or buy fruits and vegetables not on this list.
Feel free to pause this and get out your journal to write them down.
As of when I created this,
They are 1.
Strawberries 2.
Spinach 3.
Kale,
Collard,
And mustard greens 4.
Grapes 5.
Peaches 6.
Pears 7.
Nectarines 8.
Apples 9.
Bell and hot peppers 10.
Cherries 11.
Blueberries 12.
Green beans Eating natural foods like potatoes,
Fruits,
Vegetables,
And beans for every meal is not always possible.
So try to be conscious and make most of your meals natural.
For example,
If you have a staff meeting and they provide pizza for lunch,
You ate,
Try to have your breakfast and dinner full of natural foods.
The same is true for your special events.
If you know you will meet friends for a birthday and indulge in a few glasses of wine and a dessert,
Start your day off with a balanced meal.
You might already be fatigued or experiencing mind fog when you get to the special event if you do not properly prepare.
Try to balance your other meals with protein,
Vegetables,
And healthy fats.
A good rule is to have protein about the size of your palm,
A handful of vegetables,
And healthy fat,
Such as a teaspoon of healthy oils or 6 to 12 raw nuts.
You can also have a healthy snack,
Such as a handful of fruit,
A half cup of full-fat Greek yogurt,
And a few nuts or unsweetened coconut flakes on top.
Before tomorrow,
Research the most contaminated fruits and vegetables and see which ones you might consider buying organic.
Continue examining your meals,
How you can swap any of the worst offenders.
Consider if you can make at least two meals from natural foods daily,
Then continue to document the time of your last meal tonight and when you start your first meal tomorrow.
Take a moment to consider how you're doing on your fasting journey.
Are you getting closer to the 13-hour goal?
Listening to your body and adjusting your fasting period is essential.
If you start to feel lightheaded,
Dizzy,
Or experience any other negative symptoms,
It's best to break your fast early.
Remember,
Fasting should not feel like punishment,
But a tool to optimize your health and well-being.
Always prioritize your own needs and comfort levels when experimenting with fasting protocols.
It should be a fun part of your life.
Please let me know if you have any questions about this.
