You Are What You Eat
Listen, your body may be telling you something.
Much like the Americans, the English are embracing the reality TV genre. A show that airs on England's Channel Four, You Are What You Eat, is a diet program that teaches you to listen to the needs of your own body in order to create a healthy diet and lifestyle. It has now spun-off into a book, written by show host, Dr. Gillian McKeith.
All those aches, pains, sleeplessness, cravings and illnesses mean something. Learn to identify that all of these things indicate certain deficiencies in the body. For instance, a sore tongue could be a lack of iron. In that case, start eating more leafy greens like fresh spinach.
You Are What You Eat says that with a proper balance of fresh and raw foods, ideal food pairings and the inclusion of supplements, you'll reduce unhealthy cravings and risk for certain disease, feel more energized, and lose weight.
- Appropriate for the entire family
- Promotes fresh, organic foods
- Promotes exercise
- Recommends colonics and enemas
- Plan is not easy to understand
- Will take time to implement
You Are What You Eat includes the Abundant Food List, with 100 food items that you should definitely incorporate in your diet. Things like fresh fruits and veggies, legumes, leafy greens, fish and seafood and tea. You'll eat three meals and three snacks each day when following You Are What You Eat.
The way in which you pair foods can have an influence on your body. The book details how you should pair foods and when paired, in which order they should be eaten to create ideal digestion.
The book is full of meal planners, shopping guides, food label guidance and advice on supplement use.EXERCISE
You are encouraged to get in about an hour of exercise each day, as well as start and end your day with meditation. Exercise can be walking, dancing or even jumping on a trampoline.CONCLUSION
Unless you're someone with the time to manage this full-time program, You Are What You Eat is not going to suit the lifestyles of most people. There is a lot of information to keep track of; the food pairing can be quite difficult, and it will take some time before you develop the intuition that is necessary for this diet. While the fresh, whole foods provide for a healthy diet, not all foods are available to everyone. You Are What You Eat is certainly a great foundation and will provide a healthy lifestyle for those able to commit.Common Misspellings
You're What You Eat, You Are What You're Eating