Hope Johanna does not mind being the inspiration for this new folder but I love what she said so much.  I realize there must be many others with some good stories too.  Eating well has made all the difference to me and my life.

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I've been very careful about eating a lot of colorful foods lately, trying to grow most of them myself, and I have to tell you, I've been feeling better and better - month by month.  It's been a real eye-opener for me, when I was married I was the original - open a box and make dinner - type of person and my foray into healthy, fresh, organic foods has made a difference not only in my health, but also my outlook on life.  I feel younger and stronger than ever and have even just decided to go back to college.  I don't think I would have if I had the chance 5 or 10 years ago.  It's great to feel as good as my teenager   [ send green star]

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I didn't even mention I lost over 80lbs without even thinking about it - healthy eating turned my life around!!  I would recommend for anyone that is interested - or if you know anyone that needs a push in the right direction read the book "Superfoods Rx" By Dr Stephen Pratt and Kathy Matthews.  That is what really got me started and made such a huge difference in my life.  It's very informative & I go back to often for tips.

Johanna

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Good to hear the rest of your story Johanna. for Healthy Slenderness!

And Ariel, I love your story.  Yes moods are so much more effected by what we eat then most people realize.  ahhh yes  taste buds....actually I like the taste of everything I eat and it is healthy.  Everything you say is what I know and practice too mostly.  Of course I have my own variations.

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I think for people who are stuck in the rut of unhealthy eating it is important to let them know that healthy eating is not only good for you - but good tasting!  Once you stop with the fast food and the processed foods and starting tasting things the way nature intented you begin to realize how much better it is and how truly delicious it can be.  We just need to get away from boxes and learn about more than dressing drenched iceburg lettuce.  It's an ever changing journey and its well worth the trip.

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The strange part is I've never realised that the change in my health is due to the change in my eating habits, but I feel it must be. I've always had a very low immune system so I'm usually ill most of the year and I don't heal quickly. However since I've been with Rohan (my husband) I've noticed that my health is better and when I am sick, I'm never as bad as I used to be.

Before I met him I lived on one cup-a -soup per day, not because I couldn't cook, but because I didn't see the point in cooking for me only, especially as my son was very young and ate different things to me. Of course I made sure he ate well.

Since Rohan enjoys cooking and he's very good at it, he's done all of it over the last three years.

 People tell me they cannot afford to eat healthily and can only afford to feed their kids blank, chips and peas most nights, but we are on benefits as Rohan can't work and I'm looking after him and the kids at the moment,   so we have very little income yet we eat healthily because he makes everything from scratch as we do not have enough money to buy expensive processed foods.

Rohan cooks a variety of cuisines but we tend to eat a lot of asian, cajun and mexican dishes as we like a lot of flavour. All our meals include meat, veg and fruit, and we either have rice, pasta or cous-cous.

On the rare occasions that we eat potatoes they are baked, and chips are cooked in the oven. (chips are fries for the americans).

It always surprises me when people say they find healthy foods bland and uninteresting, there are so many different herbs and spices which are perfectly good for you that it seems impossible to create a bland dish.

Chilies are wonderful, as there are so many different kinds, they can be added to almost anything, and they vary in strength. Also not only are they incredibly good for you, they are a natural anti-depressant as well as an aphrodesiac, however, be warned, they are highly addictive!

There's a lot to be said for the humble little chili pepper!

Bon Apetite anyway,

Morgaen

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I've been a pretty healthy eater most of my life, but I did have to adjust my diet a year ago and have noticed SUCH an improvement!

I was having stomach problems every single time I ate, and right after I'd eat I'd get really tired and kind of grouchy. 

So after I did my research I decided to cut out gluten from my diet, and what an impovement!  Aparently I am allergic to it, because since I cut it out, I eat meals pain-free (after I got over the pain in the butt realization that I no longer would be eating pasta, bread, pizza, etc.) I have more energy and I no longer have depression.

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Johanna, I like this statement of yours very much!  Once you stop with the fast food and the processed foods and starting tasting things the way nature intended you begin to realize how much better it is and how truly delicious it can be. And what I find is that most junk food simply does not taste yummy to me anymore and when I do indulge, I actually crave a salad or a piece of fruit.

Ariel, Yes our bodies will naturally heal themselves when given a balanced diet, with as much organic material as possible, which includes clean water.  I know that to be absolutely true!

And yes people do need to be patient; just think how long it took to get into that unwell state…often many years so why would it not take some time to regenerate.  

Morgaen, What you say here is so correct!   It is It always surprises me when people say they find healthy foods bland and uninteresting, there are so many different herbs and spices which are perfectly good for you that it seems impossible to create a bland dish. It is easy to make tasty food when you learn how, so there does need to be some educating which is what this group is about.

Vanessa, you say I was having stomach problems every single time I ate, and right after I'd eat I'd get really tired and kind of grouchy but now have more energy and no longer have depression. This is what people often do not realize is that food can affect the emotions and food is suppose to supply us with energy.

Linda, What you say is so key.  It comes back to listening to our body, and our emotions and our minds.  And this is not always easy at first when we have been listening to our cravings instead.

Like Ariel, I hearing these inspiring stories and could listen to them all day!  So please feel free to share your story here.

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Before having kids, I never really gave that much thought to what I was eating. When my older daughter was ready for solids I felt responsible, I just had to make sure she ate healthy food. Equally important for me was giving my kids good eating habits.

It happened gradually and almost unintentionally. We make much better choices now.

As an added benefit, over last 4 years I lost 35 lbs (and most of my back pain), and my husband lost 25 lbs.

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Mirela, yess Healthy Slenderness is what we say in my work and you are a living example of that. 

Wade I have heard and read all sorts of good things about grapes, it would be good to have some concrete info on it.

Kirti, I am so happy to hear that you have turned over a new leaf in your eating.  And yes craving salads!!!! If I miss a day of having a salad, I crave it big time the next day.

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Healthy eating isn't just a "twist my arm grimace and get on with it" thing to me. Never has. Apples have become the new chocolate. Roasted garlic is the new potato chip. I have my few indulgences, but I rarely crave the fatty things anymore.

I have the typical symptoms: more energetic, less illness, less headaches, weight loss, etc etc. It has also made me more aware of my surroundings and the people and objects in it. I hate to see waste of any kind, and have been trying to develop better ways to see the entire environment, and not just my refrigerator, a better place.

I now have the motivation and self confidence that comes with doing what is right for myself and the environment. It may be a little more expensive, but it's well worth it!

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eating mainly fruit with a little amount of nuts the last couple of weeks has been an interesting experiment on my body. I would have to say that I have a great deal more energy and my body is slightly detoxing itself, mainly through urination.

I did however have a glass of beer last night at a foreign party here in China. One glass was enough for me to feel the effects it had on my stomach, especially because it was cold and cold drinks are especially harmful when trying to digest food. It was an experiment though and I learnt a great deal about my body and what happens when certain " toxic " foods/drinks are placed into it.

be happy, Stacy

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How has it not indeed!!!  Well said.

Eating whole food raw and cooked in healthy ways certainly has changed my life.

Stacy, good mention of cleansing happening and just simply getting in touch with what the body likes and does not.

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Hi, Diana and everyone!

Wonderful testimonials which, to me, all confirm the importance to eat healthily!

I believe healthy food = healthy life. Period.

Once my body was so toxic (years ago), that I went on a strict alkaline ONLY diet for an entire year. Didn't deviate (except for the start-up time! lol). Was very difficult to do. Went through the typical healing crisis repeatedly, yet the results (proven medically!) made it all worth while.

Now I juice most every morning, and do a healthy juice fast occasionally when I "feel" toxins building up again.

So nice that some of you have fresh gardens to pick from! And, bravo, to all of us who shop healthily!

May you dream of living life fully and bring it back into your daily life.

Sincerely,

Joy

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Sorry, I have not heard this mentioned before, what do you have to do?  Why do you have to do it?  What are the benefits?

Why do people always assume meat is bad for the body? If  chosen wisely, cooked correctly and in a healthy way and eaten in small portions, meat is a commodity that is extremely good for you, especially with certain proteins.

I know that protein can be  obtained from other foods, I have nothing against vegetarianism and I was a vegetarian for years, because I thought I did not like meat and I also believed the myth that meat is bad.

It turned out that my mom was a bad cook, and tended to buy fattier meats as they were less expensive - according to her. She would leave the skin on the chicken when roasting it, and still baste it with butter or oil. No wonder I was fat and unhealthy along with the rest of the family.

My husband cooks food properly and healthily so now I can eat meats and not feel slow and fat. I'm still over-weight (it took time to go on therefore it will not go away over-night), but the excess weight is coming off, slowly so I'm convinced that meat cannot be as bad as people make out. It is the type and quality that matters as well as how it is prepared and cooked.

We are on a budget we spend £40.00 per week on shopping (not just food) for the family (6 of us) that is $71.00 at the current conversion rate. We buy meat, but only enough for each person to have a little with the rest of the meal, which is why we bulk up with pulses, pasta, rice and cous-cous. We also save money by buying our meat in bulk, monthly from the local butcher who owns several local farms, and their own abattoir, therefore passing their savings onto me.

Please do not think I am having  go at vegetrians because I am not, I just think someone needs to stand up for meat occasionally.

I agree that feeding my children a healthy diet is a responsibility my husband and I carry with a happy heart it is so important to instill good eating habits into our children especially as so many children are now obese before  they are 5 years old! Sad but shockingly true.

My co-parents at toddler groups are shocked to discover that my children love fruit and vegetables, hate refined sugar and processed white bread (incl half and half bread) and fried chips (fries if you are American).

It is not difficult, we just never buy those things so they never had the chance to get used to them. The only time we eat white bread is if my husband has made it at home as a treat, but he usually bakes wholemeal bread. Oh and we don't use a bread-maker machine, he does it all by hand and has been doing so since his mother taught him at the tender age of 4 years. I still meet people who fall over in shock when they are told these things.

I hope that with a healthy diet I will eventually become a size 12, (8 to Americans) and my children will never become fat.

Good Luck to all

Love Morgaen

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I am still learning, a long slow process, one borne of some pain and  anxiety (eating disorder to a small degree;   I nearly suffocated after one binge).  Now, even though I still go to the buffets now and then, I have learned to eat a big salad first, full of spinach, tomatoes, and such.  It dampens my overeating urge (so does slowing down and not trying to "shovel" it all in at once).  I haven't lost weight yet, but I have stopped "growing" (sideways).

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10 years ago, at the naive age of 26, I was diagnosed with high cholesterol.  At the same time, I had excess acidity in my stomach and my liver was having some problems with helping in the digestion process.

6 months later, my cholesterol was back to normal and so was my liver.  My stomach acidity still remains, but is a bit better and improving.

I didn't do anything except 2 things to cut down the cholesterol, avoid fats and fried foods.  I started eating no-fat yogurt and made sure that all the products I bought with fat were of the lowest-fat type in their catagory.  As for the fried, it was extremely hard.

My liver got better for the same reason.  I was also missing digestive enzymes.  I ate more fruit and still take organic enzymes at meals.  I also alternate between artichoke and milk thistle herbal tablets at big or dangerous meals.  This has helped my liver.

My stomach will probably never be totally cured.  But there is an upside to that.  My stomach is my radar for food that will bother me.  I often look at food and my stomach gives me a signal that the food will bother it.  herbal supplements that have helped me with acidity and indigestion are: ginger, artichoke, milk thistle, marshmallow root, and mexican sandalwood tea. 

I still buy low-or no-fat products and avoid milk products (well, sometimes we do need chocolate or ice cream and I love cheeses) that are heavy.  I pick my cheeses and yogurts wisely.  I am completely off fried and it is quite easy.  Looking at fried makes my stomach churn.  Simple enough.

I also take garlic supplements and eat much more organic than ever.  Legumes in a diet are paramount.  Ginger and turmeric are great spices.  4 fresh fruit a day is great.  I often put them in the blender as part of my protein shake.  Soya is a great dairy replacement. 

My next mission will be alternative amino acid protein sources.  i eat meat every day, although I select wisely.  I want to cut it down to every other day. 

Before I forget, I take vitamin E and C every day.  I also take Omega 3 fatty acids, eat bread with flax in it, take a carotenoid complex (vitamin and selenium.  These are anti-oxidants that are not harmful.  Only the selenium would be harmful in big doses. 

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Healthy eating has no effect on me! I eat soups and

seafood most of the time. That includes fruits and

veggies. I joined the group a few minutes ago and

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My and I read The China Study book and it changed the way we eat. Since Oct. 10 we have eaten no meat aand are trying a raw diet of 75% raw and 25% cooked vegan  diet. So far so good my husband who has body pain from old injuries says he is about at half the pain he used to have we have both lost weight and feel great.

We drink barley juice in the morning and I juce enough for 3 glasses of fresh juice aday.

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all or almost all folders here are great stuff... They give one the stuff to write. Me, always sounding as if I were behind points all the time. But this " only I " know:  I never write just to please. So, also this,  is honest.

Now, sure.  Healthy eating doubtless  affected me positively.

I´ve been vegetarian for more than 20 years. Meanwhile vegan, this, since 5 years. And since then I have but spoons and forks and a smooth knife for vegetables. I can´t do without the fragrances of the spices wafting about. Seasoning couscous, seasoning chick peas, seasoning salads.

Just  fun , eating healthily...

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This has been a struggle for me, but one that I continue.  I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia last spring - an autoimmune disorder that creates pain throughout the body, and while researching, came to the conclusion (though not many seem to agree) that it can be caused by a buildup in the body of toxins consumed in our foods.  By making changes in my diet, I've avoided having to use medications to control the fibromyalgia.  Through an on-line group, I was shocked to learn that many people with this disorder take 10, 20, even 30 medications and are unable to work because the pain is still so bad.  I'm still working - only part time while I learn to maximize my health and quality of life.  And I'm still an active volunteer too.  I'm not active physically, but that has to do with physical disabilities.  Even so, I've done research into different types of exercise, and am hoping this year to start yoga and water aerobics.

I still have a long way to go, but have made changes such as eating more fruits & vegies, less meat, oil and fats, and making more things from scratch.  I enjoy putting together "recipes in a jar" mixes so that I can have "convenience foods" without worrying about health issues.  We now eat 2-3 vegetarian meals each week, though it took some experimentation to find things that my kids would eat. I tend to use lots of spices, herbs and chilies in my cooking too.

I moved to a house last year, and started a small garden,which I hope to enlarge this year. I had gotten to a point where I wasn't eating more than once or twice a day because I had simply lost interest in food - and I put on even more weight, believe it or not - something I've discovered is called the "starvation response"!  I found that my interest in food, and my appetite, improved when I was eating fresh foods from my garden or the farmer's markets.

  Last summer, I did some home canning, and was able to enjoy the benefits of my garden through most of the winter.  Especially the home canned tomatoes; and the broth that I saved from canning all the vegies.  I froze the water from the vegies in ice cube trays, then packaged it - and used it through the winter for soup, stews, etc. It added so much flavor to everything.

I have found that eating healthy is more expensive - but this is probably because I try to buy organics, which are more expensive, at least where I live.  And my two teens have been pretty resistant to change as far as processed foods are concerned.  I talk to them all the time about the benefits of healthy eating, and they are starting to change.  My son several weeks ago asked me to buy fruit instead of his favorite processed snack (woo-hoo!!)

If anyone has tips for me - please share them!!

Many blessings!

Cynthia

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10 years ago, when I was still quite young (LOL!) OK, I was in my late 40's but thinking I was 35, my body did a slight crash. I went through some tests and found out I had a high cholesterol reading. What a surprise! I also had high blood pressure. I was diagnosed with asthma as well and given medication for that.

I went to a nutritionist who put me on a Mediterranean diet + soy products because I was lactose intolerant. I already ate whole grains all my adult life. Switching to Extra Virgin Olive Oil and lots of soy products cut my cholesterol down to a safe reading. I loved adding more veggies and fruits. I add seeds, nuts and beans often to meals or as snacks and sprinkle flaxseed meal into my baking. I never had to be medicated for it.

Later they discovered my asthma was really high blood pressure. So I have a beta blocker for that and feel great; my BP is normal.

*A couple of years ago, I tried switching to canola oil instead of evoo and I gained 10 pounds. When I switched back it melted right off. Cutting the transfats really is meaningful. SmartBalance mayo and margerine are also a lifesaver!

Food isn't a diet, but a lifestyle.

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Hello everyone,

Ever since my diagnosis for an ovarian cyst was confirmed, everything from stress to medical history to diet had to be re-evaluated and even modified if this thing was going to shrink, naturally. I have put alot of hours into researching what makes my body system surge too much estrogen, specifically what foods to avoid and what foods to get more of.

I know poor eating habits, or those less than what my body considered healthy, over the last eighteen years did exacerbate the environment of my pelvic region to develop an ovarian cyst; but now I really need to know a few more things about diet and joined here.

Besides over-production of estrogen, my system is not properly digesting proteins resulting in an overflow referred to as by doctor medical standards-- 'trace amounts of protein being passed through urinary tract'.  I heard that breaking down of proteins requires maintenance of proper enzymes and metabolic chemicals to interract accordingly by eating lots of iron found in vegetables and red meat. I cannot digest the red meat, bothers the digestive tract too much so besides multi-vitamins, where else but ere is a good iron rich recipe I can sink my teeth into ?

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Hello Erica, thank you for sharing your quest.  Your question is a good one so I made it into a new topic; hope you don't mind. Where can I get good iron rich foods

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I this folder, as all of you have filled it with stories about how it really does work; to eat in a healthy manner.

It is so inspiring and I hope; all new people to this group find this
folder and get to read your wonderful stories...I thank each and every
one of you for contributing. all of you!!!!

and look forward to hearing more.............

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Yes. When I was 16 years, I had to lose 10 kilos (almost 20 pounds, I believe). I went to a group in my city for support and started a diet. I eat more fruit, more vegetables. My hair and my skin were better. I feel healthier.

Then I visit a cousin in Houston and lost all my efforts. I miss my country and I suppose I eat every meal that was connected with Argentina, more sugar.

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Steven Shapin reviews the history of vegetarianism, from Pythagoras to Hitler to organic Zambian green beans. "Recent epidemiological studies suggest that adult vegetarians tend to have lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol levels, lower rates of obesity, and, more controversially, higher childhood I.Q.s -- though vegans tend to have lower I.Q.s than their carnivorous peers, and the nature of the links between vegetarianism, health, and I.Q. is unclear."  01/29/07

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for Healthy Eating!!!!

Nicole you said it so well, thank you for sharing your success....and you are so right it does start to rub off on those around you.  I often have long term house guest and the one thing they all say is that they find themselves eating healthier during and after their stay in my home.

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Thank you Nancy and Angela; it is always inspiring to read such positive things about eating healthy.

Nancy I will check out the site you mentioned for allergies when I have more time.

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Healthy Eating  freed me from irrascibilty ( though always a calm nature ) and strengthend me in every way over the years.  Been upbeat all my life, but  eating healthy ( vegan nearly 12 months ) effected me positively in every way. 

Eating healthy is free delivery of natural energy. As it contains all.

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I love this group. I'm always getting new ideas here.

Over the years I've fluctuated between eating very healthy, and slipping back into my old ways which wasn't terrible, but it included some junk food and satisfying my frustrations and sweet cravings with things like chocolate, cake, pie, you know what I mean.

I had a work injury 3 years ago that resulted in a complete life change when fibromyalgia appeared. Chronic pain meant medications, depression and less exercise which caused undersirable weight gain. I decided to do battle against this condition and focused on getting more exercise and eating as healthy, and as organic, as possible.

I've lost 27 lbs. so far, over 6 months, and started seeing a naturopath recently. I'm on a yeast cleanse now and learning how to satisfy my cravings by substituting healthy alternatives for almost everything that's white. I'm looking forward to the day my taste buds don't want salt anymore, but I've gotten used to carrots and apples when I want something sweet.

I know my immune system has been boosted since I didn't get any of the colds and flus going around. I've stopped taking most medications, my energy level is improving, I feel more positive and I'm looking forward to shopping for smaller sized clothes.

My pain level fluctuates, but I'm hopeful that will change too.

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Mongi & Trudy for sharing your experiences.  Trudy I think that by simply continuing to eat healthy food our taste buds begin to look forward to healthy food and the other stuff just is not so good any more.

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Eating for Fewer Than One - Calorie restriction, the newest eating disorder. By Kate Taylo



http://www.slate.com/id/2164436/entry/2164437/

This may be  "controversial" insofar as it compares anorexia to Calorie Restriction.

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Having the use of a juicer or even a blender has brought fast results.

It encourages me to take some of the green based supplements or unpleasant tasting herbs that I may need for a specific condition.

Blender also encourages me to not skip breakfast due to being busy or having a lack of appetite.

I am not & have never been a breakfast person.

I also effort to avoid the really high sugar fruits to avoid the shakes I get from too much of it @ one time.

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I have recently bought a juicer AND recently got a job as an office manager at an organic food marketing and distribution company. Basically, I can have all the locally-grown, organic produce that I can handle. Right now that means sweet potatoes, winter squash, pumpkins, kale and other greens...

I've seen a huge difference in my energy levels with this type of healthy eating.

My favorite juice is: carrot, beet, celery (or cucumber) with ginger and apple. Mmmmmmmmmm

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I love hearing how Healthy Eating Affected You!

Tillie, I also find that a blender and juicer helps get good nutrition with healthy results.

Tena, that is one of my favorite combinations too.

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"You are a spark of God's own fire." - Jiddu Krishnamurti

By 1993, after only seven years on Wall Street, and only 11 years living in New York City, my health began to break down.  After visiting many of the top physicians in the Northeast, I learned no one could or would diagnose me, at least correctly.  I also learned that all the traditional medical community had to offer was medication.

After finally locating a splendid nutritionist, Paul Rizzo, and a REAL physician, Dr. Leonid Gordin (whose work is available on amazon.com), a diagnosis was given and my journey to renewed health began with ONLY organic, non-processed foods, with about 50% of the time being "raw," or uncooked.  Within a year, of enormous stress I will add, my health rebounded about 75%.  I wanted more.

And so began my deep journey into "living foods" and its lifestyle.  After completion of the "Life Change" three week program at the Hippocrates Health Institute in West Palm Beach, FL, my health was completely back.  In fact, I de-aged, felt better than I could remember, and committed myself to a "living foods" diet and lifestyle.

Since then life has presented its usual tosses and turns, however, I can say without hestitation, that without the lifestyle I now lead, those tosses and turns would not be the graces they are...every day.  Nor would I experience as I do daily the beautiful bliss of being.

For me, raw foods are a spiritual journey, one that has gifted me over and over again with renewed life, love and bliss.

Giving thanks for all graces, Ani 

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Thank you Ani for telling your story; I always wondered what led you to your excitement about raw foods and now I know! 

It is so wonderful the way our whole life can change as a result of a lifestyle change in what we consume on a daily level.

For me raw food is an important part of a healthy food regime and I do eat a very high % of raw.

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Susan that is a great story!  To lower you cholesterol and blood pressure is so good.  I lkie the awareness you had about salt stimulating the appetite.  Certainly shows how what you eat makes a big difference.

Love to hear more about your progress.

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Thanks for your encouragement Diana. Actually, the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak! After I got my good 'report card' from the doctor, I felt as if I had arrived, as if I had been there, done that and could coast ever after. As anyone who is trying to watch their health knows, this is the 'road to perdition' for sure. My next report was not so good. I am now trying to regain the ground I've lost. I don't like taking patent medicines so am using policosanol for my cholesterol and cinnamon for my blood sugar. I'm trying to eat a lot of home-made soups because they are good for me and loading them up with veggies. Still going to Curves 3X a week. Will let you know how it goes another time. The story continues.......................

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Don't you just love the way eating a healthy diet does actually make a difference?!?!

I love hearing people's stories; please tell us yours.

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 I feel better when I eat, healthier. I feel more energetic during the day and I sleep better at night! Thank you! 

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Hello everyone!

There is as much diets that there is people on the planet, kindof!!

But, for everyone, raw food is the best medecine, the most ancient one.  

I tested many diets, I learned what is good for me and not.  It is for everyone the same.  Some don't have to test many.  I had.  Now that I know.  I am eating the way it is supposed.  I dont't eat meat, it is dead food.  And most of us ate too much.  Sometimes we eat because it taste good.  I didn't have parents who sho me to eat the right way.  A lot of meat and fried etc.

Now that I know, it is very hard to go back to what poisoned me.  My love came back with Popeyes Chicken, and I only had a vegetable juice I made earlier, but NO, I am drinking rose tea.  Bag ones.  I have to go to the Health Food.  The have them in vrack and organic.  Herb tea too and so many good organic food.   They have soap and everything to clean green lol.  I started to clean in the table kitchen, it is my love things but he is happy that I will make it clean with a new tablecloth.  So he used to have good food and Juicing For Life, after he had throat cancer 15 years ago.  So he needs to get back to healthy food too.  So I will make all possible to help him.

I love you all;  I didn't read all but I am sure you have the good recipy.

Ciao

Marie *cook*

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Hello everyone!

There is as much diets that there is people on the planet, kindof!!

But, for everyone, raw food is the best medecine, the most ancient one.  

I tested many diets, I learned what is good for me and not.  It is for everyone the same.  Some don't have to test many.  I had.  Now that I know.  I am eating the way it is supposed.  I dont't eat meat, it is dead food.  And most of us ate too much.  Sometimes we eat because it taste good.  I didn't have parents who sho me to eat the right way.  A lot of meat and fried etc.

Now that I know, it is very hard to go back to what poisoned me.  My love came back with Popeyes Chicken, and I only had a vegetable juice I made earlier, but NO, I am drinking rose tea.  Bag ones.  I have to go to the Health Food.  The have them in vrack and organic.  Herb tea too and so many good organic food.   They have soap and everything to clean green lol.  I started to clean in the table kitchen, it is my love things but he is happy that I will make it clean with a new tablecloth.  So he used to have good food and Juicing For Life, after he had throat cancer 15 years ago.  So he needs to get back to healthy food too.  So I will make all possible to help him.

I love you all;  I didn't read all but I am sure you have the good recipy.

Ciao

Marie *cook*

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not cook but  

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Both through personal experience and through the work I've done with Nourish America as an organization, I've seen how eating well can impact the way that people work. We have countless testimonials from parents and teachers who are astonished at how well-behaved and healthy their kids are once they begin taking multivitamins and eating nutritional supplements. We at Nourish America are whole-hearted believers in the power of nutrition in creating lasting change!

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Healthy food is really good for haelth.....may I knw more benefits of green vegetables?

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hi everyone
i joined care2 today and i was attracted to this particular group.
I was wondering if you could give me some tips.
i'm 16 years old and I spend an year without doing exercise due the fact that my school is being rebuilted, and i dealed with a lot of stress with tests and etc.
Conclusion: I gain a little weight and i must lose it now
my BMI is about 26, which means i a bit overweight.
I'm on vacations now and I go jogging 3 times a week, but i know that I need to be more aware of what I eat too.

Any tips for a teen who is still on the growth process and need to lose weight?

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Hello Sarah, there is lots of good info here about vegetables; here are tow places to start:

Vegetables are good for you!!!  GREEN LEAFIES!

Isabel, basically if you eat a healthy balanced diet then the weight will slip away naturally and this is especially the case for someone as young as you.  In my line of business we call it Healthy Slenderness.  Look at this discussion

Diets do not Work

Then read more of what is said in this discussion and What is Healthy Cooking to you? 

After that just look around in this group at all of the good info and learn and make sure you are eating a good diet of healthy food.  One of the discussions I highly reccomend is Alkaline - Acid Balance

Let us know how it goes.

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Thanks Diana.
You helped me a lot

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You are welcome!

I love reading what everyone says here.

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