Do you live to eat or eat to live?  EAT TO LIVE!?  That's Great!!!  Of course, the choice is always yours...  But if you've been living to eat, look in the mirror...  And look around you...  Are you or too many people in your neighborhood Over-Weight?  Diabetic?  Suffering from Heart Disease, Strokes, Cancer, or some mysterious Autoimmune Disorder?  It doesn't have to be this way!

The correlation between the Standard American Diet and the "diseases of affluence" from which we suffer is clear.   But here's the good news:   the chances are very good that it's not too late to make positive, disease preventing, disease reversing changes in your diet!  Here are the facts:

• Most Americans are over-fed and under-nourished...
• And yet the primary problem is not the amount we eat, it's the content...
• We don't really need to eat less, we need to eat differently ...

Below are some points to remember as you begin to eat more sensibly:

• Beans & Greens are two cornerstones of a healthful diet...
• Eat much more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains...
• Eat much less meat, dairy, and processed foods...
• Minimize your use of concentrated sweeteners, extracted oils, and salt...
• Include some raw nuts, seeds, and avocados in your diet...
• Be judicious in your use of vitamins and supplements...
• Avoid stimulants, tonics, and remedies...
• If you are on medication or under a doctor's care, be sure to consult your physician about any changes in your eating habits...

If this sounds difficult, don't despair!  A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step and this is much shorter than that!  In fact, as your habits change and your health improves, this journey will become both exciting and pleasurable!  What are you waiting for?  It's not too late for you to take control of your health!   NOTE WELL:  Be sure to consult your doctor if you currently take medications or are otherwise under a doctor's care!   As your weight, blood pressure, and/or blood sugar drop, the dosages of some medications will need to be adjusted, accordingly.

If you wonder how I can say all this with so much confidence, check out my sources!   Below are some of the books that I've been reading listed in the order that I read them--I highly recommend each of these: 

• The China Study, T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D.
• Eat To Live, Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
• Eat For Health, Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
• Disease-Proof Your Child, Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
• The Pleasure Trap, Douglas J. Lisle, Ph.D. and Alan Goldhamer, D.C.
• Overdosed America, John Abramson, M.D.
• Fasting and Eating For Health, Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
• Cholesterol Protection For Life, Joel Fuhrman, M.D.

Here are some reference books that I have also read and continue to consult:

• Nutritional Sciences: From Fundamentals to Food, Michelle McGuire and Kathy A. Beerman
• An Evidence-Based Approach to Dietary Phytochemicals, Jane Higdon. Ph.D. 

It's time for all of us to take responsibility for our own health!  To share information or to obtain additional resources, email me...  And do stay tuned to WayneFerguson.Com as we continue to expand our growing collection of Nutritional Health Resources.