Taking care of the body starts with what you put in your mouth

2/6/2011

We live in a very fast paced society and it’s only getting faster. It seems to me that all this rushing around does not lead to more time or happiness. Think about it. We no longer have home cooked meals around a table with family. Instead we swallow fast processed food because it is easy. Of course I am guilty of doing the same but I will tell you that I feel a hundred times better when I sit down, eat fresh veggies, and consume a slowly prepared meal.

Because my body metabolizes my food so quicky I feel all the effects instantly. I will have some junk food if I need an instant boost of energy while on a long run. I don’t like to do it if I’m not engaged in physical activity. It makes me lazy and it affects my state of mind as well. One thing about my diet is that I’m a vegetarian. I have been for almost two decades now. You will hear many people argue that it’s not healthy to be a vegetarian but that statement is completely false. Many of the top athletes around the world are vegan or vegetarian and they are still able to perform at the highest levels. I’d love to go completely vegan on this run but I don’t know if I’ll be able to find the vegan options in the middle of nowhere. I think I should be fine though.

Aside from the health benefits of a vegetarian diet, I’ve always felt animals deserve to live happy lives. But that doesn’t mean I don’t possess a killer instinct. In fact I think it makes me all the more aware. It makes me focused and sharp. Eat a healthy balanced diet you will benefit from it. I promise.