Hints for Good Nutrition
October 9, 2008 by Chris Olivero
Filed under Blogs, Fit and Healthy
therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit.”
Paul reminds us that we were “bought at a price.” His word picture conveys God’s great sacrifice on our behalf. Knowing that God has lovingly made such a costly investment in us, our own lives should become dividends on that investment. As “Christians” we are to multiply the love and works of Christ, glorifying God in all we do. We are no longer our own and must not violate His standards or bring dishonor to the Name that we bear. When we are born again we become a new creation. His Holy Spirit comes to live within us. Therefore, allow Him to “glorify God in your body and in your spirit.” Five Healthful Hints for Good Nutrition
Iron Women especially need to regularly include iron-rich foods such as meat, shellfish, beans, and enriched cereals in our diet due to the depletion of iron caused by out monthly cycle and the hormonal changes that occur as we age.
Bone up on Calcium and Vitamin D Calcium builds and strengthens bones and teeth but also maintains normal heart rate and regulates blood pressure. Some studies suggest that Calcium could help relieve PMS. Vitamin D plays an integral role in calcium metabolism. Greens, Greens and more Greens
Green vegetables such as kale, chard, collard greens, bok choy, broccoli, asparagus, green beans, etc. are packed with Vitamins A and C plus fiber and phytonutrients. According to 2005 Dietary Guidelines no less than 2 ½ cups of veggies a day are recommended.
Give them the Berries Berries are loaded with Vitamin C, folate, fiber and phytonutrients. Fresh berries are some of the most powerful disease-fighting foods available, they top the antioxidant charts!
Eat Breakfast Breaking our overnight fast gives our bodies the fuel needed to start a new day and also helps us maintain our weight. When we skip a meal our bodies slow down our metabolism to compensate and we tend to overeat at the next meal. Never skip breakfast.
