GOING FOR THE HEALTH BENEFITS that organic Pomegranate Juice provides. I bought some and thought for some reason it would be sweeter than it is. I managed to drink 4 oz. this morning. I tolerated it thinking it will be better to drink a jigger each day then to drink 4 full ounces. I might mix it with blueberry juice or add it to yogurt making a Fruit Smoothie with a touch of HONEY.
ANYHOO...I bought some organic Pomegranate Juice yesterday while shopping NATURAL GROCERS. I know this great stuff is sold elsewhere. Even through the mail.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318385#Benefits-of-pomegranate
The month of August has expired and I am now focusing on September with nearby AUTUMN. Apples seem so delicious and in abundance this time of year. Is it true an apple a day keeps the doctor away? I watched what I ate during the month, but was somewhat lax about it with ice cream and fudge. So I will get back on the saddle again and eat less sugar and bread.
Yesterday, I allowed myself LONG JOHN SILVER's fish. I only ate part of the crust and picked out the fish. I think I can do this from time to time which allows me a taste without eating the whole tamale.
Organic POMEGRANATE JUICE is loaded with godly goodness. We all need help sometime and I believe I need help from Mother Nature at the moment. Deciding to try this juice and eat other things that are naturally good to combat high cholesterol and diabetes...this month I have added pomegranate juice to my daily intake.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/11-foods-that-lower-cholesterol
OTHER THINGS THAT FIGHT Cholesterol: Oats, whole grains, beans, eggplant, okra, nuts, apples, grapes, strawberries, citrus fruits, fatty fish and fiber supplements all are good in one way or another for health. Much of these are high in fiber known to help with the heart and combating cholesterol. Also OLIVE OIL and AVOCADO OIL can be taken by the teaspoon along with a garlic supplement. I plan to take a Garlic supplement starting right now. I tried the old fashion way with actual minced garlic and had trouble swallowing it, so a pill will do the trick as Garlic is good for diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. I fit the diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol categories.
Throughout history in the Middle East, East Asia, and Nepal, garlic has been used to treat bronchitis, hypertension (high blood pressure), TB (tuberculosis), liver disorders, dysentery, flatulence, colic, intestinal worms, rheumatism, diabetes, and fevers.
We ordered Brazil nuts through the mail as I was having challenges finding them at my local market. These large nuts are delicious and help with health issues. High in calories, only a few a day is necessary so on my afternoon snacks I will be eating a nut mixture of almonds, cashews, walnuts, pecans and Brazil nuts as a pick me upper in the middle of the day instead of coffee.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/brazil-nuts-benefits
We continue to tweak foods and beverages to aid us toward better health. It can be done.
Being 66 has some challenges of its own, but when dealing with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes...it doesn't make being 66 any easier. I worked at lowering my diabetes numbers and got them down. Praise the Lord. I have to continue doing what I did to lower the numbers. Put the boat in gear and go. Lowering the cholesterol will take additional work. Garlic, olive oil, avocado oil, nuts, pomegranate juice are going to be used. Next labs will be in December. 3 months. I am aiming at reducing some more weight. I pray I can be successful.
Laying down previous habits is necessary. It isn't a picnic in the park to stop eating the way I was use to. It's work. It can be done though. It can be done. It can be done. To God be the glory. Great things He has done.
I am having to learn new ways. Training myself to eat differently. Eat slower...smaller portions becoming aware of the food in the mouth...the food is delicious. Don't rush. Take my time. This is one thing that I can slow down at to enjoy.
Looking toward the future believing it is possible to change and eat healthier. Speaking of picnics...Going on picnics can be refreshing. With cooler weather coming, we can still go on picnics with bottled water, organic fruits and raw veggies, nuts, cheese and crackers, table cloth, plates, napkins.
There's HOPE. It's called change. Amen. Change it is.
~d
