A Disciplined Lifestyle

Establishing good eating habits is essential to maintaining a healthy body. Making consistent bad choices, over time can lead to chronic health problems.

Remember that by his stripes we are healed.  

Isaiah: 53:5: But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. 

This is when we need our faith.

Romans: 10:17: So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

In our carnal mind it is easy to blame others or even past circumstances for our bad choices.

It is here, where most of us fall into that viscous cycle of eating the wrong foods and over eating in general. Taking responsibility for ourselves will help us realizing that in our weakness God does his best work.  

2 Corinthians: 12:9 But he said to me, “My grace is enough for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” So then, I will boast most gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may reside in me.

Our desires are at the center of our emotions. A person’s emotions influence their individual free will. The center of our emotions is referred to as our heart

Proverb: 4:23: Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

Learning to lean on God instead of our emotions to make the right choices will bring about lifestyle changes. This will help us to become healthy in our mind, body and spirit. 

The more we learn about how much GOD LOVES US; the more we will understand.  

Then we will want to seek God's blessings in all areas of our life

1John: 4:10: In this is love: not that we have loved God, but that HE LOVED US and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins.

This childhood prayer is a perfect prayer

God is great God is Good! 

Let Us Thank Him For Our Food 

By His Hands We Are Feed

Thank You God For Our Daily Bread

Roasted Garlic

TERRA COTTA GARLIC ROASTER.

 

I use my roaster almost every day

Just break off a few cloves or use the whole head. Add ½ teaspoon of olive oil. Pop into the microwave for 30 seconds. The pods will slip right out of their skins.

Roasting the Garlic gives it a mild wonderful flavor.

Here are some Health Benefits of adding Garlic to your diet.

Ajoene has also been shown to stop the spread of skin cancer cells when applied topically.

Compounds in garlic have been shown to prevent prostate cancer.  

Garlic may protect against colon cancer by protecting colon cells from toxins and inhibiting the growth of cancer cells if they do develop

The selenium and vitamin C found in garlic are also known to protect against colon cancer.

Research suggests garlic may decrease the ability of H. pylori to cause ulcers and stomach cancer

Research has shown that cooking garlic with meat reduces carcinogenic chemicals in cooked meat that are believed to be linked to breast cancer in meat-eating women

The allicin in garlic has been shown in some studies to promote weight loss in rats. 

The allicin in garlic has been shown to lower blood pressure. 

Garlic has been proven to lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol

It has been shown to reduce the carcinogenic effects of asbestos exposure. 

It fights free radicals

It has been shown to reduce inflammation and pain in the body, making it beneficial for people with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. 

Cold and flu prevention: Because of its antiviral and antibacterial properties as well as its vitamin C content, garlic is a powerful agent against the common cold as well as the flu. 

It has been shown to fight the germs that cause tuberculosis. 

A component of garlic called diallyl disulfide has been shown to kill leukemia cells. 

It is a good source of vitamin B6. 

It has been shown to be an effective anti-fungal agent for treating yeast infections, vaginitis, and athlete's foot

Garlic has been shown to protect rats from diabetes complications such as retinopathy, kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, and neuropathy.

Another wonderful tool I use in my kitchen is my Misto Sprayer 

Made for the health-conscious offering an easy way to add flavor, use less oil and reduce calories and fat 

It is non-aerosol, so it promotes better health not only for you, but also for the environment. Simply add your favorite oil, lemon, lime, orange or even a combination of oil and juice

Holds 3-ounces of oil

Can be refilled again and again

Spray on pasta, pizza, salads, vegetables and more

Perfect for grilling, roasting, sauteing, and your non-stick cooking