Dying to Live is really all about "living"

I started this blog to help others die to the things that are keeping them from truly living. I talk about everything from taking every thought captive to making healthy choices when eating. I have been on this journey for over 15 years now and finally decided it's time to share it with others. Come join me and learn why we must die in order to truly LIVE!

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Eat this first Challenge

Here's my challenge for you...before you eat any junk food for the day...I want you to have eaten all of the following:

Vegetables (4 or more servings for the day)
Dark -green leafy vegetables, broccoli, kale, bok choy, spinach or any of your favorites. Dark-yellow and orange vegetables such as sweet potatoes, squash and carrots.  Include a variety.
Serving size: 1 cup raw vegetables *1/2  cup cooked vegetables

Whole Grains (5 or more servings for the day)
Includes whole grain bread, brown rice, whole grain pasta, oatmeal, barley, buckwheat groats, whole grain tortillas and others. 
Serving size: 1/2 cup hot cereal * 1 ounce dry cereal *1 slice bread

Fruit (3 or more servings for the day)
Try citrus, berries, melons and any of your favorites!!
Serving size: 1 medium piece of fruit *1/2 cup cooked fruit *4 ounces of fresh fruit juice

Legumes (2 or more servings for the day)
Think beans, pinto, black bean, kidney, garbanzo and others.
Serving size: 1/2 cup cooked beans

Try to eat all of this before you indulge.

Keep up the good work....your getting healthier every day!

Melissa

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