7 Basic Principles of Health

1. Fresh air: Clean air is vital to our good health. Remember that indoor plants are great providers of clean oxygen.

2. Sunshine: The sun provides us with vitamin D and is a great healer. Get out in the sunshine and use chemical free sunscreens.

3. Filtered water: Drink clean water, no juices, cordials, fizzy drinks or milk.

4. Exercise: Play outdoors in the garden, park, beach or bush. Grow herbs and vegetables in pots if you don’t have a garden.

5. Sleep: Get plenty of sleep, and have a good night time routine.

6. Avoid chemicals and drugs: The side effects cause stress on the body.

7. Tips for a healthy diet:

  No junk food in the home.

  Whole organic unprocessed foods – fruits, vegetables, whole grains, raw nuts (not peanuts), seeds, organic eggs, fish, and grass fed meat.

  Organic is best – if not available then soak fruits and vegetables in 200ml of vinegar for half an hour.

  Read labels – avoid all white bread, white rice, white pasta, biscuits and cakes.

  Only buy wholemeal – low GI.

  Eliminate sugar, colourings, flavourings, preservatives and sugar.

  Good fats are important - coconut and its oil, olive oil, avocado, butter (not margarine). You may choose to supplement with fish oil and / or flaxseed oil.

  Avoid all soy products.

  Health is our most valuable possession – it is free, don’t take it for granted. Be mindful every day and lead by example.

  Food is our best medicine.

Rosie Taylor. (B. Pharm) Dip. Nutr.

Page updated 23 Aug 2007

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