The gut is where health starts. When you have problems in your gut, your body starts to shut down. Literally everything that ails people is somehow connected to gut health.
80% of the immune system is located in the digestive system. If this system is hindered or failing, it directly affects how all of the body’s other systems react. It’s a domino effect.
Some of the ailments linked to digestive issues include thyroid problems, skin problems, sinus issues, joint pain and even mental disorders! The list goes on with diabetes, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and even Lupus and Multiple Sclerosis. This is serious stuff!
With the current health crisis, it is even more important to keep your immune system strong and functioning correctly. Luckily, there are many ways to do this! As a start, chew more, eat less. Breathe intentionally and deeply. Drink more water. Get off your butt and get moving!
First things first. You must change the way you think about food. How often do you eat out? Do you prepare meals at home? Or do you get the majority of your meals from the drive-thru? When you buy groceries, how much of what you buy comes from the produce section? How much of it comes in a box?
If you get your meals from a drive-thru more than once a month, stop. Even once per month is too much. The so-called “food” at fast food restaurants will do nothing but increase your problems.
This is where some people will argue that “healthy food is too expensive” or that they “don’t have the time to cook”. These ideas are both false. Eating healthy foods, prepared at home is less expensive than going out. Eating a diet of mainly vegetables which are raw or minimally cooked is the healthiest.
Americans have grown accustomed to eating a protein, a starch and (maybe) a vegetable with virtually every meal. Unfortunately, our digestive system does not handle this well. I have found that limiting the intake of carbs and sugars makes me feel less sluggish and tired and more focused.
Carbs and sugars are similar and many things fall into this category. Just as an example, carbs and sugars include bread, pasta, potatoes, sweets, soda etc. I’ll write more about this in another post…..
If you prioritize your time, you’ll find that there is plenty of time to prepare healthy meals at home. The harsh reality is that if you don’t pay for it now, you will pay for it later. Nothing is more important than your health!
Nomadic Farmer 