Living the Hallelujah Diet | Page 19

Living A Hallelujah Lifestyle MORE Although a great deal of focus is on the nutritional component, The Hallelujah Diet is more than just a change in the foods we eat. It involves every aspect of life – spiritual, emotional, and physical. It is vital to include sunshine, fresh air, pure water, adequate rest, exercise, a positive mental outlook, and most importantly, a trusting, loving relationship with God. Than A Diet Exe Exercise fights fatigue, rc strengthens and nourishes e is the heart, strengthens bones, improves circulation, boosts red blood cells, and increases the amount of oxygen in your blood. A sedentary lifestyle can result in numerous different physical problems. Sle e p The body needs sleep to rebuild and repair; someone with disease cannot heal without adequate sleep. Furthermore, the brain’s ability to function quickly deteriorates when sleep is inadequate. Kids aged 3-6 need 10 to 12 hours of sleep per night, kids aged 6-9 need 10 hours, teens need 9 hours, and adults need 7-9 hours. Teaching YOUR KIDS About Diet • REDUCE animal foods and processed foods. • EAT lots of fresh fruits and salads. • PLANT a garden or at least some patio tomatoes and salad greens. • INVOLVE your children in food choices and preparation. • SLOW DOWN and set aside time for family meals whenever possible. • PREPARE fresh, living foods ahead of time, and take them with you to soccer practice if you don’t have time for a family dinner at home. Hy dr Daily vegetable juices and BarleyMax do wonders to feed the body and mind, and water itself is an excellent solvent. Learn more in the “Water Wisdom” section on page 21. ion Sun s ne hi at Make sure to get at least 15 minutes of sunshine daily or take a vitamin D3 supplement. Vitamin D3 is essential for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus and is important to keep bones and teeth healthy. When we worry, we spark a chemical reaction in the body, creating exces ́