There was a time I could not even fathom the idea of
changing my eating habits to the level I am now. I’ve been told by several
people that they could never do it. My response is always that it has been a
slow process. I used to eat fast food 3-4 times a week. When I cut out meat, I
still ate a lot of processed food. Now, 5 years later, I have an all-plant
based diet. Even leaning toward mostly raw.
I am going to send out a health challenge each Monday. Not
to convert anyone to a plant-based life style, but to get you thinking (and
acting) about being more healthy using baby steps. This week’s challenge is to
drink water.
There is nothing healthy about soda. I previously heard that
the carbonation leaches calcium, but upon further investigation it is the
phosphorus acid in colas that does the leaching. So, you think you will just
drink the non-cola sodas. No. The sugar content will play havoc with your blood
sugar, teeth, and weight. Don’t believe that the diet sodas are any better! The
artificial sweeteners actually make you gain fat!
Here is the challenge: Replace one bottle/can of soda a day
with water. By Sunday evening, try to have replaced all soda with water. Need
that carbonation? Buy some carbonated water. Put a twist of lemon or orange in
it for flavor.
Are you up to the challenge?
