3
utrition, as the last guiding principle of
CREATION Health, is often the most
difficult one to master. We live in a
society that prioritizes the convenience of
fast food and ready-made meals over the supposed hassle
of preparing your own meal at home. What few people
truly grasp is that by neglecting to invest time and effort
into our meals, we are also neglecting our own personal
health.
The nutrients we need to lead healthy, active lifestyles
come from natural foods, like fruits, vegetables, nuts and
whole grains. The beauty of these foods is that they can
only be found in nature. They were put here for us to
enjoy, so it makes sense for them to be delicious, with
their nutrient-rich taste. After all, what foods did Adam
and Eve have access to in the Garden of Eden?
By avoiding fatty, processed foods, we can live in a
way that is closer to the way God intended for us.
The preparation of each meal can be a time for family
and friends to come together to bond, and it can be a
much richer experience than grabbing meals on the go.
Fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts and grains can be crafted
into a number of delicious, decadent treats that every
member of the household can enjoy.
A change could do you good
Change is often difficult, especially when it comes to
what we eat. We may acknowledge the need for more
fruits in our diet, yet the allure of cake and pies may
stand in the way of long-term change. In
CREATION
Health: Discovery
, Meredith Luce and Shawn Noseworthy
explain that creating and sticking to a healthy diet of
fruit, vegetables, grains and nuts has a lot to do with not
only the way that they taste, but the way they look as
well. Because as we all know, color is as appealing to our
eyes as it is to our taste buds.
Different colors represent different nutrients and
benefits. For example, purple, red and blue fruits or
vegetables are rich in phytochemicals called anthocyanins,
which help get rid of free-radical damage in the body and
the brain. By crafting meals in eye-catching colors, we can
establish these vibrant, healthy dishes as the more appeal-
ing option.
THE EIGHTH GUIDING PRINCIPLE:
Nutrition
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As tough as it might seem to implement and stick to
these changes in our diet, the reward is more than enough
motivation to keep going. It’s your choice whether or not
you change your eating habits, but the decision is made
easier when you consider all of the ways a healthy diet can
change your life for the better. Not only will you expe-
rience better health and wellness, but you’ll also feel an in-
crease in energy as you begin to cut unhealthy, processed
foods from your diet.
A longer, healthier life
Imagine being able to add healthy, quality-filled years to
your life. Consider all the smiles you could share, the new
friends you could make, the many lives you could touch.
Added years would mean increased opportunities for your
own life. Sound too good to be true? It doesn’t have to be.
Nutrition is very important for our health, and science is
constantly confirming this. Research now finds that eating
certain foods—fruits and vegetables, whole grains and plant
proteins—can add quality years to your life. The decision
rests in your hands, and you don’t have to do it alone! There
are countless healthy recipes to try, dieticians to speak to
and online resources to help you out. Give it a try! There’s
no telling where you’ll be once you make that first step!
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