Since our bodies have gone through so much by the time we are in our twenties it makes sense that normal bodily functions begin to fail or malfunction. A major part of our bodies that take the hit is our internal organs, specifically our stomach, intestines, colon, liver and gallbladder. These are the areas food is broken down, filtered and gathered for nutrients. If so much of what we eat is harmful it doesn't take long for each of these parts to wear down and stop performing as your body needs. Your body's balance is thrown off. It becomes hard for your brain to function well without nutrients and so the messages to your body are not as they should be, causing issues like low blood sugar, lack of enzyme production, low or high acidity in the stomach, etc. Eventually food allergies or intolerances begin to form. Your organs begin to only be able to take certain foods as the years pass because they don't have the proper amount of enzymes, etc. to break down, filter and gather nutrients from all foods. The longer you go without fixing the root issues of rebuilding your organs and eating clean, safe food the less you will be able to eat and the more upset and off balance your body will become. The end result: autoimmune diseases. Take a gander at this link to see what many of us are headed toward. As WomensHeath.gov states, "overall, autoimmune diseases are common, affecting more than 23.5 million Americans. They are the leading cause of death and disability." Don't let yourself become a part of this statistic.
I hope this sounds a bit scary to you, sometimes it takes a little kick in the rear to make or continue on with difficult changes. As I said in the beginning it's not an easy thing to reassess your health and restart your diet. Generally, it's not accepted in our culture, but the effects of our daily food choices are so very real. It's worth it. Slow down and look at the food you eat. Where does it come from? What's in it? How has it been cooked and stored? Start noticing your body's ups and downs and responses to food and stress. Take small steps to support your organs. Care about how you live and what you eat.
As I said earlier, people have been approaching me asking for help with food options that are allergy or intolerant friendly. I find that breakfast seems to be the most difficult meal to keep interesting. So as a little inspiration, I'm sharing a nutritious and easy {Everything- Free} option. It's so yummy I had it this morning!
{Coconut Yogurt with Fruit & Energy}
1- 1 1/2 cups Plain So Delicious Coconut Yogurt
1 tbsp Macca Powder
1 tbsp Raw Hulled Hemp Hearts (I get an 8oz bag from Costco)
Fresh or Frozen Fruit (I love berries!)
I prefer the plain Yogurt because it's low in sugar and I can always sweeten it with Stevia or local Honey. The Macca Powder and Hemp Hearts provide lots of natural energy, are filling and full of nutrients. Click on the links to learn about the benefits of each and see the brands I favor!
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