“The real price of sustainable health that no one wants to talk about.”

Many of us are searching for lifestyle changes that we can make in the midst of this health crisis.  We are faced with the significant cost differential of whole, pure and natural nutrition versus the “norm” of processed and heavily preserved foods.  So, we have to ask ourselves; what is most important and does it really matter?

Let’s start with… conscious eating.  Basically, conscious eating is mindful eating; it involves eating slowly, without distractions; and listening to your hunger cues rather than just eating emotionally (I know…it’s so easy to do!  Been there….) Now more than ever, I am committed to setting aside time to sit down at a table (not in front of the TV) and really focusing on engaging all of my senses.  I am beginning to notice the vibrant colors of my foods, smells, aromas, textures and flavors.  It is actually quite delightful!  😊

Whole-food  nutrition on the initial glance may appear to be costly and not necessary.  It is so tempting to run to a large SuperStore and do all of our shopping and be done with it.  However, there is a price that comes with convenience.  Our bodies are finely tuned machines and they work amazingly well (most of the time), but need to be fed well, given exercise and fresh air.  Our foundation to good health is our “roots,” and  that means plant-based foods; foods grown in organic soil, given time to grow fully in nature (rather than ripened in a truck enroute to a grocery store).

After turning 50, I noticed changes with my overall health; I was getting tired more often; eating emotionally, was not motivated to exercise and I knew I needed to make a change.  So, I began very simply by looking at the products I was buying.  I soon discovered that I couldn’t pronounce most of the ingredients in my canned products… and quite disconcerting to me was… the thought of what were those ingredients doing to my body?   I began to research information, google ingredients, and go to the FDA website etc…. This led me to become a more knowledgeable consumer about the companies and the products that I chose to bring into our home.  This was the catalyst for the changes we began to make and it fueled our commitment to continue the journey of wholeness and wellness through the Young Living LifeStyle. Two products that we use daily and have for the last few years is NingXia Red (a superfruit infusion drink) and Master Formula (multinutrient complex); they are our 1-2 punch for living each day full out!

To maintain a fit and active lifestyle requires daily choices and daily actions. To help us meet our health and fitness goals; we order our  monthly wellness box from Young Living.  With the ease of online ordering, convenient and timely deliveries… the Essential Rewards program saves us time, and money.  We choose the products that support us in our commitment to internal health and wellness.  We no longer use chemical laden products to clean our home… we only use one cleaner to clean our entire home (talk about saving money!)

What actions are you ready to take today to set a new course for your health and vitality?  Share in the comments below....  I am excited to find out!