A plane crash was investigated and found to have been caused by the wrong type of fuel being filled into the plane's tanks. Jet fuel was accidentally used instead of the required 100 octane or higher gasoline. This caused the plane's engines to fail shortly after takeoff. The plane was able to make an emergency landing on a highway, damaging one car but avoiding further casualties. The summary examines how using the wrong type of fuel can have serious consequences, just as putting the wrong foods into our bodies can negatively impact our health.

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Your Fate Is on Your Plate
Nutrition I
On May 30, 1970, Flight 701 took off from an airport near Atlanta, Georgia (USA) with twenty-nine passengers and
a captain who had more than twenty-five thousand hours of pilot-in-command flying time. Climbing through clouds
and light rain, the plane headed for sunny Fort Myers, Florida. During the ascent, number-two engine lost power.
While the crew worked feverishly to correct this defect, number-one engine also lost power. Five minutes into the
flight, the crew declared an emergency and requested clearance to land at Atlanta International Airport. When still
some seven miles away, the almost powerless plane began to descend through the clouds.
The only possible landing site was an interstate highway median strip. Fighting at the controls, the pilot brought the
plane down onto the ground. It proceeded in a straight line for twelve hundred feet, after which the plane gradually
veered to the left, crossing oncoming traffic lanes.
One car was demolished; the passenger plane slid up an embankment, struck the approach to a bridge, and came to
rest on an avenue crossing the freeway.
Investigators found that the aircraft had been airworthy both mechanically and structurally, and that the pilots were
competent. But when they analyzed the fuel and checked records, they discovered this propeller-driven Martin aircraft,
which required 100- to 130-octane gasoline, had been filled with two hundred gallons of Jet A fuel.
At the time of refueling, inexperienced ground crew had driven up in a truck clearly marked “jet fuel.” An unobservant
worker climbed onto the wings, removed the caps, each marked “Fuel—100-octane minimum,” and proceeded to fill
each tank. The first officer overseeing the operation did not notice that the truck was marked “jet fuel.” After the tanks
were full, the captain signed the invoice for two hundred gallons of jet fuel. The airliner raced down the runway and
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climbed into the air, but the pistons and spark plugs of the engines were doomed because the plane’s tanks had been
filled with the wrong fuel!
The right fuel
The wrong fuel—fuel containing contaminants—can cause serious, even fatal results. When sufficient unhealthful
foods with contaminants or toxins enter the body, a chain of events may begin that greatly increases the risk of
premature death. Your fuel needs to be of the right mixture, with the right combination of nutrients—vitamins and
minerals—that can provide proper nourishment to your cells.
Return to the essentials
Long ago, a sentinel was posted on the grounds of the czar’s palace to guard one of the czarina’s favorite rose bushes.
Long after the czarina died and her rosebush disappeared, soldiers continued to guard the site, although they didn’t
know why they were there. The order had lost its purpose.
The Good Book says: “Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”1
“Blessed
are you, O land, when . . . your princes feast at the proper time—for strength and not for drunkenness!”2
When you
eat healthfully, you feel better and can better serve God and others.
1. Provide the right nutrients, exercise, sunlight, pure water, fresh air, rest, hope, trust, love, joy of service, positive
thoughts, forgiveness, appreciation and commitment and the body will tend to heal itself.
2. Remove all hindrances such as addictions, toxins, hostility, negative emotions, anger, bitterness, self-centeredness
and self-defeating behaviors. Why shift into reverse when your car is speeding in the right direction? When we
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1. Increase the positive forces at work - Nutrition, Exercise.... and the body will
tend to heal itself.
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2. Remove the negative forces at work — addictions, toxins, negative emotions,
self-defeating behaviors…
The result will be genetic transformation, disease promoting genes turned off,
healthy genes turned on.
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The human body is like a finely-tuned engine.
To function properly, it requires the right fuel—the right food and the right fluids.
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Do you know what is the purpose of our eating? It is to supply proper nutrients to
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unleash positive body forces and cut off negative forces, the result will be genetic transformation where disease
promoting genes will be turned off and healing genes will be turned on.
You have a choice. “Your fate is on your plate.” Could it be that every time we sit down at the table we are choosing
if we will go for the essentials of healthful living, or if we will take the path of least resistance and eat what big
business is trying to sell us so that they can make money?
Businesses pay billions of dollars for advertising to influence you to purchase and consume their products. As a result,
millions of those who frequently eat fast foods are malnourished; the correct scientific term for this is “hypercaloric
malnutrition”—too many calories and not enough nutrients—not enough nutritious fruits and vegetables.
Malnutrition
The starving individual in a sub-Saharan African hut and the overweight individual in a Frankfurt office snacking on
coffee, doughnuts, soft drinks, and pizza are suffering from the same disease—malnutrition. The first has too little
food, while the second has too much, yet both are getting too few nutrients for optimal health. Both the starving
individual and the overweight individual—two extremes very common in our world today—need quality fuel for life.
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Are you baffled about what to believe from the media?
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 Do you want to live a healthy, quality life?
 Do you want to accomplish your life goals?
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 Do you want to enjoy your grandchildren and your spouse until you’re 80, 90
or 100+?
 Are those choices worth the price if you can reduce your risk of dying
prematurely with cancer, diabetes, heart disease, or a stroke?
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Two thirds of the deaths in the U.S. are related to diet according to the U.S.
Surgeon General’s Report on Nutrition & Health. This is also true of many other
affluent countries.
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Many overweight people would greatly increase their longevity by cutting their
caloric intake by 30–40 percent. But the key is to eat nutrient-rich foods and thus
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Dr. Joel Fuhrman speaks of the Life Plan Food Pyramid, which has vegetables at the foundation.3
Fruits and
beans/legumes comprise the second layer. Grains, nuts, and seeds form the third layer, with animal foods, fats, and
sweets on the “rare” list at the top of the pyramid. This diet reduces problems with the extremes of malnutrition and
obesity. Consider the traditional diet of your country—the foods your great-grandparents ate. It’s likely that vegetables
formed the foundation of meals, legumes and fruits came second, and whole grains, nuts, and seeds comprised the
third layer. The fourth layer of animal foods, fats, and sweets were luxury foods rarely eaten.
Today, thousands are changing to a total plant-based diet. Yet many people around the world are pursuing the
unhealthy Western diet.
The next section will examine health risks of the typical Western diet.
Obesity
A look at a World Health Organization world map of obesity prevalence4
reveals high obesity among females in North
and Central America (US, Mexico) and parts of South America (Venezuela, Argentina), parts of Europe (England,
Germany, Finland), in the Middle East (Saudi Arabia), and in South Africa, Australia, South Korea, and Mongolia.
Obesity prevalence among males follows similar patterns.
Childhood obesity is increasing with the intake of lots of soft drinks, milk, margarine, mayonnaise, white bread, sugar,
and pasteurized cheese. All these contribute to obesity, especially when there is lack of exercise. Compare your
childhood with that of children today. Did you or your parents spend as much time behind a computer and in front of
the TV and eating junk food?
Obese children are much more likely to become obese adults unless they adopt and maintain healthier patterns of eating
and exercise. Since cheeseburgers, French fries, pizza, and soft drinks become the preferred food for their taste buds,
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Obesity among Adults
 Almost 2/3 of adults in U.S. are overweight.
 Obesity speeds a person’s aging process by nearly 9 years.
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Kids are watching 40,000 commercials a year luring them to eat junk food.
In the United States between 16 percent and 33 percent of children and adolescents
are obese.
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Whole food as found in nature is most nourishing. Locally grown food with little or
no processing tends to be the least expensive and better for you.
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Dr. Joel Fuhrman’s Life Plan Pyramid has vegetables as the base. [Click through
the 8 levels of the pyramid in slides 13-20.] The base represents foundational
foods meant to be the staples of the diet and the top represents those foods Dr.
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vegetables and fruits seem distasteful. High-meat diets accelerate puberty, which could be due to the growth hormones
fed to animals.
Childhood obesity has increased Type 2 diabetes, which used to be considered an adult-onset disease. While these
children may face complications as early as in their thirties, previous generations saw these problems occurring at ages
sixty-five to seventy.
Even though it is not easy, hands-on parents are beginning to substitute healthy fruits and vegetables for junk food and
are encouraging children to taste foods that they think they do not like. Starting with one spoon full at a time. They desire
to have their child to live longer and healthier without future pain and hospital bills.
In today’s society, serving large portions (super-sizing) is over-nourishing us with too much fat, protein, and
carbohydrates, and under-nourishing us with too few vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and antioxidants needed in our
daily diets.
David had played college football and run marathons in his earlier years. Now his six-foot-three-inch frame carried 336
pounds. Usually he weighed 220–250 pounds, but his sedentary desk job as manager of a thousand-room luxury hotel
and close proximity to rich food meant that he packed on the pounds. Plagued with pain, he worried that stress and
snapping at employees would cause him to lose his job. One day his five-year-old daughter said, “Daddy, I wish you
could get well.”
Touched by her loving concern, he sought help. First David’s physician prescribed medication for high blood pressure,
and then he referred him to the Guam Wellness Center, where David began WIN! Wellness lifestyle strategies. His initial
examinations indicated he was pre-diabetic, although David was requesting treatment for depression and anxiety. After
a week of treatment, including an improved diet and lifestyle changes, he confided, “I feel great. Forget the tranquilizer.”
His doctor discontinued his blood pressure medication by the second week. When David weighed 202 pounds a year
later, his boss referred to him as a “changed man.”
Let’s take a peek at David’s medical records.
Sugar use
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How Much Sugar Do We Eat?
 Americans consume 150 pounds per year of all sweeteners, of this 20
teaspoons a day are sugar.
 We drink 1/3 of our sugar in soda pop.
 Mexico now consumes more Coke per capita than the U.S.
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Today there is a move to help parents to be made aware of the health risks of obese
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Many are unaware that they regularly eat significant amounts of high-calorie corn syrup that is found in many canned
and processed foods. This adds to our sugar intake.
 People in the United States consume about forty-five gallons of soda per year.5
 For some, soda pop is a substitute for water and is a substantial contributor to excess calories leading to obesity
and diabetes.
 In 1950s, soda came in six and a half–ounce bottles; now it is typical to have a thirty-two-ounce bottle of soda
containing up to thirty-two teaspoons of sugar.
 People in Mexico now consume more Coca Cola brand soda per capita than in the US. The result: obesity,
diabetes, and diabetes-induced blindness are skyrocketing in that country.
 Sodas have grown bigger and bigger, and so have we!
Effects of Sugar
 Sugar weakens the ability of white blood cells (WBCs) to destroy bacteria.
 Although one WBC can destroy fourteen bacteria, the WBC’s potency is reduced with sugar.
 After twenty-four teaspoons taken in, the WBC is able to destroy only one bacterium.6
 Sugar consumption has been linked to various types of cancer, including colon, rectal, breast, ovarian, uterine,
prostate, kidney, and cancers of the nervous system.
Are we saying “no sugar”?
No. But limit or avoid sugar-laden sodas and highly sweetened desserts.
 Limit rich desserts to special occasions.
 Use added sugar (the sugar in processed foods) with moderation.
 Avoid free use of sugared cereals.
 Read labels.
 If sugar or corn syrup is among the first ingredients mentioned, use with discretion.
Refined foods
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[Each WBC can destroy 14 bacteria. But with added blood sugar the WBC’s
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A 20-oz bottle of a popular brand of pop contains over 16 teaspoons of sugar

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More than 90% of calories in the US diet come from refined foods—white flour, polished white rice, ready to eat
packaged cereals etc.
 Up to 98% of the flour eaten in the US and other countries is white refined flour, snubbed even by weevils, which
seem to recognize it as a depleted meal.
 We’re told our white flour is “enriched.”7
Years ago, refining rice and wheat precipitated illness and mass deaths with scurvy, beriberi, and pellagra. Today most
governments mandate that manufacturers of polished white rice and white flour add back five essential nutrients.
However, recent tests on these products found that proper levels of nutrients were not attained. Instead of dealing with
deficiency diseases, we now have chronic degenerative diseases of cancer, cardiovascular illness, and diabetes,
according to Dr. Joel Fuhrman.
 At one place it was reported that pigs were fed the polishings from white rice, and they were healthier than the
people who ate the white rice.
 Go for the whole grain!
On some South Pacific islands, when people develop diabetes the standard medical procedure is to eliminate imported
refined foods, eat local fruits and vegetables, and take two twenty-minute walks a day. The majority of those who
follow this medical advice experience good results in reversing diabetes.
What should you eat?
The Creator gave you an operating manual that lets you know how to live, eat, and be healthy. In the very first book
of the Bible, God gave the healthiest and most delicious menu possible.
This is the original diet of fruits, grains, and nuts.
After sin entered the world, vegetables were added to supply some of the nutrients human beings were deprived of when
they no longer had access to the Tree of Life.8
God provided the best at the beginning of human history for Eden’s first
family. But today, what does our diet look like?
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Refined food
If you were robbed of twenty-five dollars and the sympathetic thief tossed back five
of them, would you consider yourself enriched?
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The Creator’s Operating Manual
“And God said, See, I have given you every herb that yields seed . . . and every
tree whose fruit yields seed; to you it shall be for food” Genesis l:29.
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What we eat or don’t eat, plus our lifestyle, contributes to these dreaded
degenerative diseases.
 White polished rice is depleted of B vitamins, fiber, and other healthy
nutrients.
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What is it in your country?
This does not look like the original diet that God gave. Current research is convincing many to change back to the
original diet—add more fruits, vegetables, nuts and reduce intake of saturated fat and animal products. Some may
have been raised on meat and potatoes, and in times of economic hardship they were thankful to have any food at all.
Now with the abundance of whole grains, fruits, vegetables and nuts available, it is much easier to enjoy a plant-based
diet. Consider starting a transition to a healthier diet one step at a time.
The Standard American Diet (SAD)9
has only 7% of the calories from fruits, nuts, vegetables, legumes, and whole
grains.
 For optimal health, 80% of our calories should come from these food groups.
 Recommendations are that less than 5% of our calories should come from animal products,
 But the studies indicate 42% comes from meats, dairy foods, and eggs.
 Some areas of South America have even higher percentages.
A large 51% of calories come from refined starches. As we move toward 10% or less refined starches in our diet, we
will feel better and keep trim. We will be on a program to help us avoid diabetes, arthritis, and other degenerative
diseases.
These foods contain a wide variety of protective substances. Include in your menu foods like cruciferous vegetables—
cauliflower, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts—and greens and cabbage at least three times a week, and enjoy a raw salad
containing at least three vegetables every day. A daily raw salad can reduce heart disease risk by almost 25%. Consuming
cruciferous vegetables may reduce your risk of cancer. Lightly cook or steam vegetables to retain nutrients.
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U.S. Food Consumption by Calories
51% Refined and processed foods
42% Dairy and animal foods
7% Fruits and vegetables
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Research shows that a high intake of both raw and cooked vegetables can reduce
cancer risk by 50%!1
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Legumes, including beans, peas, and lentils provide three times more protein and
fiber than do other starches.
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The Standard American Diet (SAD)
What it is (red bar).
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Beans provide fiber to lower cholesterol and blood sugar. The fiber in beans contributes to weight loss and lower risk
of diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Fiber can improve digestion and elimination. Eating fiber foods
fills you up and is a great way to help you lose weight. Fiber also helps lower your risk for various cancers and heart
disease.
A serving is one cup of raw or one-half cup of cooked vegetables. Eat two cups of fruit and two-and-a-half cups of
vegetables a day10
to begin with, and gradually increase this. Add non-starchy vegetables to boost vitamins and
minerals.
Think that you don’t like vegetables? You can educate or reeducate your taste buds. Dr. Elden Chalmers, a
psychologist at Andrews University, recommended “no-thank-you” servings when one is offered foods not on the
favorite list. He suggests a teaspoon of “no thank you” servings. He maintained that eating small amounts of a food
would help the brain to start recognizing the flavor as a familiar food. With repeated small exposures, the taste buds
learn to enjoy that food.
Keep encouraging your children to eat nutritious food. Provide plentiful fruits and vegetables, and limit sweets and
junk foods. Enjoy regular mealtimes to discourage snacking. Be courageous! Try a new fruit or vegetable. Make a list
of healthy foods before going grocery shopping.
In topic 14 titled, “Your Fate Is on Your Plate—Part II,” we will present exciting research on a plant-based diet from
the China Study.
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Nuts, seeds, avocados, and olives have protective nutrients.
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This is a great strategy in guiding children to experience new foods.
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Eat six to eight servings of non-starchy vegetables a day, including raw salads,
cruciferous vegetables, greens, and other colorful vegetables.
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The first clinical trial of nutrition on record occurred at the University of Babylon.11
By order of King Nebuchadnezzar,
the Hebrew captive Daniel and his three friends were expected to eat the daily dainties of his royal table. History
records that Daniel purposed or decided in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s
meat, or with the king’s wine. He asked Melzar, the man responsible for the captives’ care, for an alternative. Daniel
proposed a ten-day trial of a plant-based diet and water, after which Melzar could compare them with the others eating
the king’s fare.
The trial results? Daniel and his friends looked healthier than the other students; therefore, permission was granted for
their chosen diet. God honored their allegiance and blessed them with knowledge and skill in all their Chaldean classes.
When they were brought before the king for testing three years later, they scored ten times better than all other wise
men in the realm. Since the king was impressed, he appointed Daniel to a key position during his reign, and Daniel
continued in high government office through the reign of two succeeding kings.
Like Daniel and his three friends, we have a choice to eat the world’s way or God’s way.
Four principles of nutrition
Good nutrition is more about what you do eat, rather than being about what you don’t eat. Remember these four
principles.
Eat one-half to a full plate of vegetables and/or fruits and fiber-rich foods. They are cheaper, healthier, satisfying, and
nutritious. Foods with deep color are rich in vitamins, minerals, and essential nutrients. These have more vitamins,
minerals, and essential nutrients. The deeper the color, the more nutrients. Greens are packed full of minerals and
vitamins.
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3. Look for the “rainbow colors”—foods rich in color
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If you eat 6-8 servings of non-starchy vegetables a day and 2-4 servings of fruits,
and use appropriate amounts of unrefined whole grains, you will gradually begin
to feel better and acquire a taste for these healthy foods.
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Four Principles of Nutrition
1. Consider choosing a healthy diet primarily of vegetables, fruits, berries,
legumes, whole grains and nuts.
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For a vast majority of people, these principles will help you live—live longer, healthier, and happier. If you want to
live forever, we recommend adding two spiritual nutrients.
Diet for eternity
When we accept Jesus, we have the first staple of the eternal diet. He is the Bread of Life. He satisfies our deepest
hunger of the soul.
 In heaven you also will be able to eat of the fruit of the Tree of Life.
As you enjoy God’s bounties here, you have the promise that someday you can eat of the fruit of the Tree of Life in
the hereafter.
Do you want to live in heaven, enjoy the luscious fruit of the Tree of Life, and be with your loved ones throughout the
ceaseless ages of eternity? May God grant you that joy.
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4. Drink six to eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day.
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“And Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall
never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.’ ” John 6:35
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Revelation 22:1-2 Message. “Then the Angel showed me Water-of-Life River,
crystal bright. . .The Tree of Life was planted on each side of the River, producing
twelve kinds of fruit, a ripe fruit each month. The leaves of the Tree are for healing
the nations.”
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Help me to eat foods that will give me a strong, healthy body and clear mind to
serve others. When this earthly journey is over, may I be present with You at Your
banquet table. Amen.
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Father in heaven, thank You for the gift of choice. Help me to choose wisely. The
apostle Paul said, “Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the
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1. Why do you think that it so important that you eat food that is nutritious?
2. Why is it difficult for some families to eat nutritious food?
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1. Am I eating sufficient fruits and vegetables?
2. Am I willing to try to improve my diet?
3. How can we encourage and educate our families to eat more fruits and
vegetables? What will it take to make a change so that they will be
healthier?
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 I am choosing to start improving my diet by daily eating more fruits and
vegetables—some nuts and legumes.
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Remember if you want to live healthier and longer eat your veggies!
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Remember if you want to live healthier and longer eat your fruits, berries, and
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NUTRITION TIPS
Stress and food
 Stress contributes to binge eating and greater use of caffeine, alcohol, and junk food like doughnuts, cookies,
candy, chips, and sodas, with harmful effects on the body.
 Nutritious foods, especially those high in vitamin B, help you cope better with chronic stress.
 When unexpected emotional stress occurs, eat natural fruits, a few almonds, celery, and carrot sticks instead
of junk food.
 Start the day with a hearty breakfast. It’s a great way to avoid snacking and to lose weight.
 Eat meals at regular times and get sufficient rest to give you emotional energy.
 Growing a garden can relieve stress, train children, and improve family nutrition.
Nutrition during cancer treatment
 When individuals have cancer and are going through chemotherapy, they often don’t want to eat. Nothing
seems to taste good.
 Prepare nutritious foods tastefully, with a variety of favorite seasonings so the patient will enjoy eating.
 Good nutrition during cancer treatment speeds recovery and reduces side effects.
 Nutritious foods improve energy and reduce fatigue.
 Good nutrition helps the body fight against cancer by keeping the patient strong and helps her tolerate the
intervention.
 Good nutrition increases the cancer patient’s ability to exercise and care for himself/herself.
 Eat a variety of fresh berries and frozen berry smoothies. They are rich in nutrition that protects healthy cells,
and in fiber that supports the gastrointestinal tract.
 Fibrous foods like oatmeal, beans, and ground flax are rich in nutrients that help balance blood sugar and
cholesterol.
 Fibrous foods such as brown rice, sweet potatoes, and white potatoes provide energy for functions of the
gastrointestinal tract and have a soothing anti-inflammatory effect.
 Blended vegetable soups provide nutrition, energy, and satisfaction. They are also easy to drink.
 Healthy fats like olives, avocados, and walnuts help gain back a few pounds.
 Remember, there are days when nothing tastes good, so try to eat something that is desired, even if is not part
of your usual diet.
Thinking of Starting a Plant-Based Diet?
If you are interested in starting a plant-based diet, you may wish to purchase some recipe books that will help you to
cook delicious and nutritious meals. Research on the Internet, or ask the older ones in your family for recipes using
foods grown in your area. Traditional ethnic dishes are frequently plant-based and inexpensive.
Resource Cookbooks
 Ernestine Finley, Natural Lifestyle Cooking (Pacific Press, 2012)
 Evelyn Kissinger, MS, RD, Change Your Body One Bite At A Time, 2010, available at
www.lifestylematters.com.
 Karen Houghton, Naturally Gourmet (self-published, 2010)
 Neva Brackett, 7 Secrets Cookbook (Review and Herald, 2006)
 Blecenda Miranda-Varona, Cooking Smart (Philippine Publishing House, 2005) (available from
blecendavarona@yahoo.com or varonadavid@yahoo.com)
Record on My Nutrition Health Chart (see below) your implementation of your goals. A serving is one cup of raw
veggies, one-half cup of cooked veggies, one-eighth cup of nuts, one-half cup of fruits, or one-half cup of legumes.
The authors give permission to make additional copies of this chart.
Recommended intake of fruits and vegetables: two cups of fruits and two-and-a-half cups of veggies per day, or
two to four fruit servings and six to eight veggies servings; six to eight glasses of water per day.

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My Nutrition Health Chart
Record your daily diet choices, the number of eight-ounce glasses of water, and amount of vigorous exercise time.
The above should be above this chart.
Day Breakfast Noon Meal Evening Meal
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

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For more complete REFERENCING see text and endnotes for chapter 7 in book Getting Started.
1. 1 Corinthians 10:31.
2. Ecclesiastes 10:17.
3. Joel Fuhrman, MD, Eat to Live: The Revolutionary Formula for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss (Boston: Little,
Brown, 2003).
4. WHO Global Infobase, “Estimated Overweight & Obesity (BMI > 25 kg/m2) Prevalence, Females, Aged 15+,
2010,” map, based on T. Ono, R. Guthold, K. Strong, WHO Global Comparable Estimates, 2005,
https://apps.who.int/infobase/report.aspx.
5. Natalie Zmuda, “Bottom's Up! A Look at America’s Drinking Habits,” Advertising Age, June 27, 2011,
http://adage.com/article/news/consumers-drink-soft-drinks-water-beer/228422/.
6. Albert Sanchez, J. L. Reeser, H. S. Lau, P. Y. Yahiku, R. E. Willard, P. J. McMillan, S. Y. Cho, A. R. Magie, and
U. D. Register, “Role of Sugars in Human Neutrophilic Phagocytosis,” American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 26,
no. 11 (1973): 1180–1184.
7. John Robbins. The Food Revolution: How Your Diet Can Help Save Your Life and Our World (York Beach, ME:
Red Wheel/Weiser, 2001), 82.
8. Genesis 3:18.
9. Fuhrman, Eat to Live, 49ff, 187.
10. “New 2005 Food Pyramid Information,” http://www.usaring.com/health/food/food.htm.
11. Daniel 1:5–20.