The Whole Food Blog

Today, I’m committing myself to a week of pure, healthy, whole food nutrition.  Normally, I eat some things that aren’t necessarily healthy food, but at least for the next week, I’m keepin’ it real with only whole foods.

Why do I feel the need to adopt a strict, healthy food plan consisting of only whole foods?
I broke my arm in a bicycle accident about 8 weeks ago, so I haven’t been as active as usual.  Now, my physical therapy is kickin’ into high gear and I’m eager to get back on the mountain bike with all the gusto I had before.  Also, I need to be ready for backpacking 20 miles at the Grand Canyon with my teenage son.  I know that this healthy food plan is the quickest way to rev up the energy level and reach optimum fitness because it has worked for me before.  The first time, I lost about 8 pounds a week for a total of 30 pounds in 4 weeks, which really turned my level of cycling up a few notches.  I was able to ride farther, faster, longer and enjoy speedier recovery times.

I am eager to get back on the mountain bike

I started my healthy, whole food diet this morning and already notice a difference.  How can that be you ask?  It’s all about attitude.  I believe that by committing to a new healthy food routine, I receive an instant energy increase and a quick mood boost.  Adopting new healthy food habits that I know are good for me, gives my mind and body a lift right out of the gate.  I’m already thinking more clearly, feeling more relaxed, and saving time by not eating and thinking about food so often.

Please understand that this plan involves the use of whole food concentrates and health drinks from my online health food store.  This is not an attempt to convince people to buy these products. It’s just that I’ve been using these healthy foods and drinks for over 8 years and know they work, especially when I consume more of them and less “store bought” food.  These healthy foods and drinks work so well because all the nutrients are still in their whole food state.  This means they have live enzymes, complex carbohydrates and other valuable nutrients that the body absorbs efficiently, which curbs cravings for other, unhealthy foods.

Here’s how my healthy, whole food plan works:

Breakfast: 1 Cocoa VitaShake mixed with 16 oz of water, 1 Cinnamon Fortune Delight, 1 Quinary, 1 ripe banana (broken in chunks and frozen) and 3-4 drops of Sunnydew stevia sweetener , all blended together.

Drink 1 Quart (32oz) of Calli tea with Sunnydew Stevia throughout the morning.

Midmorning Snack: 1 Fruit or Chocolate Sunbar.  If still hungry for some healthy food, then eat an apple or a handful of nuts.

Drink 2 quarts of Fortune Delight with Sunnydew Stevia throughout the day.

Lunch: 1 NuPlus and 1 Quinary mixed with 8oz of rice milk

Midafternoon Snack:  1 Fruit or Chocolate Sunbar.  If still hungry, then maybe eat a small salad, piece of fruit, handful of nuts, or other whole, healthy food.

Dinner: 1 Nuplus mixed with 10oz of rice milk and frozen banana chunks
If still hungry, have another NuPlus.

A cup or two of Calli Night to sleep like a baby.

I’ll continue to provide updates on my progress.  Let me know if you have any questions about my personal healthy whole food diet.