Greetings everyone. This is going to be the the first of many postings on the Health and Wellness blog. I am currently completing my Masters Degree in Health Administration at The University of Memphis. My wife and I have started a journey into total lifestyle health. Please allow me to explain.
I have always exercised and taken vitamins, but this past July I started taking a very serious look at everything that I put into my body. I have eliminated all processed foods from my diet, as well as all read meat, chicken, and pork. My wife and I are what is officially known as semi-vegetarians. We eat some cheeses, a few eggs, some hormone free milk, and some fish and shrimp. No fast food. No fried food. We still eat out, but we are very selective as to where we go and what we eat.
So what has been the effect of this diet change? Well, my wife and I have lost both weight and inches. We are healthier and have more energy. We do not get sick very often and when we do, it goes away very quickly. Our kids, and even our dog, are eating almost the same way that my wife and I do. We make a lot of smoothies. We eat a lot of fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables. We eat brown rice, whole grains, and a variety of beans. We have discovered some very good food choices along this journey.
I have spent a considerable amount of time researching this new lifestyle. I have written a lengthy research paper for one of my graduate courses on the topic of Vegetarian Diet and Health. I have looked at every type of vegetarian diet and compared the pros and cons. The good news is that there are really no negative impacts except for the slight risk of a few vitamin deficiencies in strict vegan diets. On the other hand, there are numerous BENEFITS to following a well planned semi-vegetarian diet including reduced risks of cancer, diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease.
I will continue to add posts about my findings along this journey. I will add links to select websites that provide healthy information and alternative medicine information. Please feel free to email me if you have any specific questions of comments.
Talk to you again very soon!
Hey Shawn
ReplyDeleteThat's great ! very inspirational stuff.My wife and I have become very conscious about our eating habit's,no fast foods,lot's of veggies and fried chicken is a rare treat.We are very selective about where we buy meat.That said,I have developed a skin condition my Dr says is probably due to stress. Any suggestions ?
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ReplyDeleteCarlos,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments. I am glad to hear that you have made similar adjustments to your diet. You will be much healthier for it!
The body responds to stress in a variety of ways, it is trying to tell you that something is wrong. If we listen to our bodies and make the necessary adjustments, it can heal itself. Too many people, including doctors, turn to medicine (pharmaceuticals) as their first choice. There are doctors, usually called alternative medicine doctors, that will take a holistic approach to diseases and treat your mind, body, and spirit.
I will do some research for you and let you know what I find out. In the mean time please look at www.garynull.com.
Shawn Hert
Thanks Shawn
ReplyDeletereally good to hear from you.I hope the holidays are everything you want them to be for you and the family.