Barbara's 7 Golden Rules to Healthy Eating and Living !

Golden Rule No. 1:  Eat A Vibrant Fruit Meal A Day
 
Fruits are cleansing, help strengthen our immune system and are high in antioxidants. Fruit should be eaten on an empty stomach and preferably in the morning.
 
The three main ways which you may eat fruit are by having a fruit smoothie, a fruit salad or whole fruit pieces such as an apple or a banana.  It is best to add some protein or fat to the fruit meal such as a tablespoon of yoghurt, raw nuts and seeds or coconut oil.   
 
Golden Rule No. 2: Add In A Fresh Raw RAINBOW Salad Meal A Day.
 
Salad should make up 4/5 of your plate. The remaining 1/5 is made up of toppings. Use as many different coloured vegetables as you can. 
 
Below are some topping ideas you may choose from:
 
Sardines
Beans, chick peas, lentils
Shrimps
Feta cheese  
Raw nuts and seeds (e.g. walnuts, sunflower seeds, pine nuts)
Avocado
Boiled Eggs
Steamed vegetables (artichokes, green beans, boiled potato)
Sprouts
 
These are just some suggestions, feel free to use your imagination and create your own healthy delicious salad !
 
Golden Rule No. 3.  Use Herbs And Spices Daily
 
The World Health Organization estimates that 80 per cent of the earth’s population today depends on plants to treat common ailments. 
 
An easy way of incorporating herbs in your daily routine is by drinking them as teas and using their essential oils.
 
A simple way of preparing teas is to place the herb or herbs in a large 1 ½ liter thermos, pour boiling water over them, close the thermos and let them steep for a minimum of twenty minutes. Drink the tea throughout the day. 
  
Some Common herbs to consider using are:  cinnamon, anise, peppermint, fennel, chamomile, sage, dandelion, ginger, rosemary and nettle.
 
 
Golden Rule No. 4.  Take Wholefood Supplements Everyday
 
 Supplements which are whole, organic, plant based, derived from natural sources and are minimally processed are always the preferred choice. Given our polluted and stress filled world it can be difficult, if not impossible to get our full quota of nutrients in our diet. Favourites are chlorella, spirulina, maca, bee pollen, royal jelly, ginseng, Aloe Vera, 
 
Golden Rule No. 5. Exercise
 
Regular exercise can firm muscles, shed pounds, and add a healthy glow to your complexion.
 
Add in 30 minutes of aerobic exercise at least three times a week.
 
Golden Rule No. 6.  Limit Exposure To Toxins
 
There are so many new substances, some highly toxic in nature, which are proving difficult for both the Earth and our bodies to handle.

1. Avoid Plastic.
2. A shopping guideline to follow is: “If you can’t pronounce it, don’t buy it.”
3. Use personal care products you can eat !

 
 
Golden Rule No. 7.  Fun And Laughter !  
 
Play : Quite simply ….. take time out and have Some Fun !
 
Health and wellbeing includes this balancing of challenge and nurturance.

The Med Life Diet - 12 Essential Steps to Creating Healthy Eating and Healthy Lifestyle Habits and Attitudes ! goes into more detail. 

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