Carry Your Groceries

The next time you head to the grocery, skip grabbing a cart by the door. Just pick up one of those handy baskets. If you have a lot of shopping to do take two. (one for each hand) Then as you shop you’ll be getting more exercise by carrying around some weight. In addition to that you’ll be more aware of what you’re putting in the basket and may buy less food, threby eating less, losing weight  and even saving money. Of course don’t be tempted to buy just lightweight stuff or you’ll end up with more chips and Cheetos.

TODAY: DON’T USE A SHOPPING CART AT THE GROCERY.

To Market, To Market

As we wrap up No Wheat Week head to one of the weekend farmer’s markets and stock up on some great veggies and fruit. The American Dietetic Association recommends at least 3 – 5 servings of fruit and 3 – 7 of vegetables. Since they both are really dense in nutrition and fiber you’ll satisfy your hunger and give your body the cholesterol clearing boost that’s also good for your colon. So, eat up!

TODAY: SHOP AT THE MARKET FOR FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES.

The Wonders of Cleansing

I recently had a Colonoscopy. I encourage you to do the same. It literally saved my life because they found and removed a small cancer. If it was six months later I would have a different story for you.

The procedure itself was nothing uncomfortable. The prep was not necessarily pleasant… but it was effective and actually sort of cathartic. I truly felt cleaned out. I had a follow-up exam and had to do it to a lesser degree, but I still was rather diligent about it. Between the laxative, and clear liquid diet for 24 hours I felt very good the next day. I also found that there are a number of soup stock and broth flavors that are great all by themselves. So those are now on my diet menu.

So get a check-up or at least get cleaned out.

TODAY: IF YOU ARE OVER 50 SCHEDULE A COLONOSCOPY.