DIVIN3FITNESS #121

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From the Biblical perspective.

Today is Wednesday so we’re going to talk about DIVIN3FITNESS.

DIVIN3FITNESS = S.E.E.M.

Sleep

Eating

Exercise

Mood

Daniel 1:12

“Please test us for ten days on a diet of vegetables and water,” Daniel said.

What is the D.A.S.H. Diet?

D.A.S.H. stands for:

Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension

The Dash Diet is a weigh loss solution that helps in lowering high blood pressure also known as hypertension.

High blood pressure and high cholesterol are two of the main reasons people have heart disease and strokes.

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The Dash Diet foods are rich in minerals like potassium, calcium and magnesium. The Dash Diet focuses on vegetables, fruits and whole grains. The foods are fish, chicken, beans and nuts. The Dash Diet encourages us to avoid food that are high in salt (sodium), sugar, saturated fat.

Here is an example of the DASH DIET in Action from the Mayo Clinic

DASH diet: Suggested servings

The DASH diet provides daily and weekly nutritional goals. The number of servings depends on daily calorie needs.

Here's a look at the recommended servings from each food group for a 2,000-calorie-a-day DASH diet:

Grains: 6 to 8 servings a day. One serving may be 1/2 cup of cooked cereal, rice or pasta, 1 slice of bread or 1 ounce dry cereal.
Vegetables: 4 to 5 servings a day. One serving is 1 cup raw leafy green vegetable, 1/2 cup cut-up raw or cooked vegetables, or 1/2 cup vegetable juice.
Fruits: 4 to 5 servings a day. One serving is one medium fruit, 1/2 cup fresh, frozen or canned fruit, or 1/2 cup fruit juice.
Fat-free or low-fat dairy products: 2 to 3 servings a day. One serving is 1 cup milk or yogurt, or 1 1/2 ounces cheese.
Lean meats, poultry and fish: six 1-ounce servings or fewer a day. One serving is 1 ounce of cooked meat, poultry or fish, or 1 egg.
Nuts, seeds, or dry beans and peas: 4 to 5 servings a week. One serving is 1/3 cup nuts, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 2 tablespoons seeds, or 1/2 cup cooked dried beans or peas, also called legumes.
Fats and oils: 2 to 3 servings a day. One serving is 1 teaspoon soft margarine, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon mayonnaise or 2 tablespoons salad dressing.
Sweets and added sugars: 5 servings or fewer a week. One serving is 1 tablespoon sugar, jelly or jam, 1/2 cup sorbet or 1 cup lemonade.

Try the DASH DIET and share it with your friends and family that have high blood pressure or high cholesterol.

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Continue to SHINE THE DIVIN3 + LIVE GOD’S DREAM!

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