5 Flavors Of Chi attended a Health Fair last Friday on January 18th at the Spingarn High School in N.E Washington D.C. We talked to the students about the importance of knowing what is in their foods and what is not. Also emphasized was how ones diet can effect a person mentally, physically, and emotionally and change their life for better or worse and how they perceive their lives.
What we discussed was how adopting a healthier lifestyle of eating the right foods with the proper nutrients can in most cases reverse most diseases, and more importantly prevent chronic illnesses like diabetes, cardiovascular, obesity, ma-nutrition and a host of other ailments.
They were asked about their current diet and to fill out a questionnaire getting them to take a closer look at what they were eating on a daily basis ,where they were eating when dining out with their families, taking a closer look at where their food is really coming from and how unhealthy certain food choices are because of the chemical processing,preservatives,colorings,additives and more, all having little to no nutrients or fiber all necessary for a body to function normally.
The students were also given a True Food Shoppers Guide courtesy of The Center for Food Safety to help them determine what foods to eat for optimal health and well being and what foods to stay away from. The guide specifically covers how to avoid foods made with Genetically Modified Organisms.
Also Covered was how sugar in large quantities can be very harmful to the body, effecting the nervous systems. The students were offered drink alternative samples with much less sugar content then they were used to thanks to Honest Teas Beverages. They really enjoyed trying something that was healthier for them and actually wanted more!! Recommended was that they challenge themselves and their families to eliminating soda from their diets for one month to experience the effects of less sugar and no fructose corn syrup also discussed.
Label reading was also mentioned as well as how and where they can get Organic foods and produce when it is not available in their immediate areas. Links were suggested and offered to help them research and start them with the process of becoming first aware of the importance of "Why" they should develop better eating habits and fitness routines for themselves for a life time. That is the question "We are the Why" Healthy Eating and Fitness Initiative till next time Be Health !!!!
Kim
