We must energize the body with a reasonably healthy diet and activity regimen. I say reasonably because too much of anything quickly swings us to the edges of our balanced life. Even though we've all seen those great bodies in advertisements, we know we'd have to dedicate all our time and energy into shopping for organic, non-GMO farm-fresh produce or growing our own food and working out in a gym to acquire that body. Who has that kind of time or the desire to give up the pleasures of an occasional glass of wine or a decadent dessert?
If our body is out of balance, we are setting ourselves up for disease. Take that word apart, dis-ease; the body is not comfortable; it is in pain. It is trying to tell you something.
When the body is not getting the nourishment it needs to regenerate healthy cells, it sends us messages. The key to providing the body with what it needs is by listening to it. Make friends with your body. Learn the subtle signs it gives you everyday. After you eat salty foods like potato chips, does your body feel bloated? Does your ring fit more tightly on your finger? Are you especially thirsty? These are all signs that your body didn't need all that salt. When I eat food containing simple sugars, my heart beats faster and harder than usual. I get a slight headache. I can eat raw or cooked fruit, but not desserts that contain white sugar. When I eat grains, especially wheat, I am plagued with digestive problems. I've learned to pay attention to the signs that tell me whether I've nourished my body in the way it needs.
Try this: Pay attention to how you feel after you eat your normal meal. Tune into your stomach, heartbeat, head. What do you notice? Keep a food journal. Write down what you ate and how you feel. With time, you'll begin to see a pattern. You'll discover foods that help you feel energized and other foods that you might want to eliminate from your regular diet.
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