High Energy Foods

In 1835, a man in Florence, Italy, went to a doctor for a checkup. When the doctor asked if anything was wrong with him, the man replied, “I am filled with anxiety and exhausted from lack of sleep. I’ve been unable to eat and find myself isolated from even my closest friend.

After a thorough examination, the doctor concluded that the man was in excellent physical condition. He decided the man was probably just stressed out and needed to relax and have a good time. The doctor suggested that the man visit the circus that was in town then, and enjoy the hilarious antics of the star performer, a clown named Grimaldi. “You could relieve your anxiety by enjoying the fun and laughter that Grimaldi produces.”

“No, no,” replied the man, “he can’t help me. You see, I’m Grimaldi.”

Certainly as Plato once observed, “The cure of the part should not be attempted without the treatment of the whole. No attempt should be made to cure the body without the soul, and if the head and body are to be healthy, you must begin by curing the mind. In other words, we all need to be healed in the highest sense by taking care of our mind, body and spirit, and the first step, says r Deepak Chopra in his book Journey Into Healing, is to realize that this is even possible.

Yes, you can live a healthy, happy life, and be filled with positive energy… IF you decide to.

THIS WEEK'S LESSON:
Take responsibility for your own health and well-being by taking care of your mind, body and spirit.

The expression “you are what you eat” is increasingly shown to be true. Every body cell is ultimately derived from food which provides all the components and energy we need for optimum health and energy.

Last article, I shared the Top 5 Beauty Foods. This week, I will share with you the Top 5 Energy Foods.

When you have high positive energy, you will have a new zest for life and be able to do more, be more and have more!

What fools indeed we mortals are
To lavish care upon a Car,
With ne'er a bit of time to see
About our own machinery!
~John Kendrick Bangs

THIS WEEK'S ACTION STEP
Here are the Top 5 (delicious) Energy Foods that I recommend you add to your daily diet starting NOW:
1. Banana. Bananas are the ultimate healthy snack. It’s great for boosting energy levels as well as mental energy, being a source of the biogenic amines serotonin and dopamine, the building blocks of neurotransmitters in the brain. It also contains bufotenine which increases sex drive.
2. Broccoli. Contains protective phytonutrients, calcium as well as useful amounts of magnesium, vital for producing energy, for muscle function and nerve conduction. It also contains sulphoraphane, an antioxidant which has powerful anti-cancer properties.
3. Asparagus. Asparagus is high in antioxidants and low in calories, and will help keep your skin looking younger as well. It is also a very rich source of rutin, which can strengthen blood vessels, capillaries and will help support circulatory system, as well as help detox your body.
4. Nuts and seeds – walnuts, brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, pumpkin seeds. Nuts and seeds are a rich source of energy in the form of fatty acids. Walnuts also contains a significant amount of beauty-enhancing omega-3 fatty acids, plus antioxidants selenium and vitamin E. Most of the nuts and seeds are also good for enhancing circulation, and relieving stress and fatigue.
5. Tomatoes. Tomatoes are by far one of the healthiest of the fruits and vegetables. It is a rich source of Lycopene, a vital anti-oxidant that helps to fight against cancerous cell formation as well as other kinds of health complications and diseases. Research has also indicated that the lycopene in tomatoes can help older people stay active longer. It is also rich in glutathione - an essential component for the survival of cells.

All the foods listed in my last article for enhancing beauty also helps in giving plenty of positive energy – avocado, berries, salmon, sweet potato and spinach. So, keep on enjoying the beauty and health foods, and you will be glowing with youth and vitality!

By the way, I've created a Healthy4Life PicBadge which you can download and put on your Facebook profile picture - Good health can be yours, just claim it!

Jessica See

YOU are Responsible for Your Own Health

Dear Friends

Many years ago, when I was working at a “clock-watching” job in a financial institution, I used to go on medical leave at least once a fortnight. Mind you, I was really sick – with migraine, gastric, diarrhea, flu, you name it. Now I haven’t stayed home sick for years and years – I can’t remember the last time I stepped into a clinic except for the annual health checks I go for.

No, I’m not out to discredit medical doctors – I’m sure most of them are wonderful, conscientious people. It’s just that I think we all have to take personal responsibility for own health and well-being. I believe in good health via a healthy lifestyle, and prevention rather than cure.

My friends get tired of my “nagging” but I do not intend to desist. One of them, in her mid-30s, has the most unbelievably unhealthy practices – smoking, a diet of mostly meat and hardly any vegetables or fruit, sleeping late from watching DVDs and playing computer games, no exercise… little wonder that she gets sick every so often. And when she does get sick, it’s off to the doctor and more antibiotics, and on and on it goes.


THIS WEEK'S LESSON:
Put your past bad habits behind and start anew.

As Dr Deepak Chopra says, “To have a renewed body, you need to be willing to have new perceptions that give rise to new solutions. If you look closely at your own life, you will realize that you are sending signals to your body that repeat the same old fears and wishes, the same old habits of yesterday and the day before. That is why you are stuck with the same old body.”

So if you are getting sick all the time, you have to recognize that your body is telling you something is not right, either spiritually or mentally, as well as physically. We cannot simply ignore the signals, and hope they’ll go away with a dose of antibiotics or two!


“Health is not just an absence of a disease. It’s an inner joyfulness that should be ours all the time – a state of positive well-being.” – Deepak Chopra, MD.


THIS WEEK'S ACTION STEP
So how do you get started? Here are some suggestions for the week (and days to come):
1. First and foremost, love yourself. Every morning, look into the mirror and give thanks for the wonderful person looking back at you. My friend and colleague June greets herself by saying, “Hi, Gorgeous!”
2. Take a list of all the bad habits that you want to get rid of – smoking, sleeping late and waking up late, eating junk food, etc. Then just make a decision and STOP it! 3. If you need help, write to us; our health coaches will be able to help you.
4. Feed your spirit, mind and body with good, nutritious diets. Like reading a good book, watching a good movie that will nourish the soul and put a smile on your face (like Bucket List; not a horror movie, please!), and of course eating good, nutritious food. Read my latest article on how you can nourish your body, go to: http://ezinearticles.com/?Glutathione---The-Master-Anti-Oxidant:-How-You-Can-Increase-the-Glutathione-Level-in-Your-Body&id=6453762
5. Indulge in a good body massage or foot reflexology, or a stress-free holiday. I like to go camping in the jungle – it’s so amazingly rejuvenating for the mind and spirit!
6. At least once a year, go for a detox program. For more advice on this area, watch out for future articles or write to me at coach@health-coach-international.com.

Talk to you soon!

Jessica See