{"id":537206,"date":"2010-04-21T12:47:00","date_gmt":"2010-04-21T16:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/green.yahoo.com\/blog\/ecomii_healthy_living\/94\/22-days-for-the-best-of-your-life.html"},"modified":"2010-04-21T12:47:00","modified_gmt":"2010-04-21T16:47:00","slug":"22-days-for-the-best-of-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/537206","title":{"rendered":"22 days for the best of your life!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Psychologists have discovered that it takes 21 days to make or break a habit.\u00a0 So, if you took 21 days to eliminate unhealthy eating and replaced that with organic<\/a>, vegan foods, on the 22nd day you would be on your way to a healthier you, right? <\/p>\n

Well, turns out the benefits don\u2019t end there\u2026<\/p>\n

Challenge yourself to 21 days of healthy, clean, organic, vegan foods, and you will find that on the 22nd day, you no longer crave dead, over-processed, undernourished foods. And the bonus for you will be increased energy levels, improved sleep, better mood, and reduced body fat.<\/p>\n

Oh, and you will have also diminished your carbon footprint <\/a>and be well on your way to making a difference not only in the way you look and feel, but in the world as well.<\/p>\n

It has long been speculated that the most nutritious diet consists of live foods from the earth. Scientific
\nevidence over the last 50 years has made it very clear that this is a
\nfact, and that the more processed foods become the less beneficial for
\nour bodies and for the earth.<\/p>\n

Artificially, chemically, genetically, and synthetically produced
\nfoods are making their way into our homes and bodies. It\u2019s not just junk
\n food that\u2019s concerning, but commercially produced fruits, vegetables,
\nand other plant foods, as well. As a result, our bodies are being robbed
\n of the very nutrients we seek for total wellness and are exposed to
\nthe dangerous effects of these methods.<\/p>\n

There are over 400 different pesticides<\/a> used in traditional farming, which
\ndeplete soil fertility and require more energy and water. Fear not,
\nthere\u2019s a solution! Eating organic will ensure (as defined by law) that
\n the foods you eat are produced without the use of artificial pesticides
\n and herbicides, growth hormones, genetically modified organisms (GMOs),
\n or synthetic fertilizers. <\/p>\n

Organic foods can be more
\nnutritious and richer in vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. Plant foods are
\n great, but even greater when organically grown.<\/p>\n

Why vegan? Vegans consume only plant-based foods<\/a> and eliminate animal products
\n(meat and dairy) from their diet. The vegan lifestyle has been gaining
\npopularity because of the many health benefits and the positive impact
\non the Earth.<\/p>\n

Research has shown that vegans and vegetarians have lower rates of
\ncancer, stroke, and heart disease, which is still the number one killer
\nof men and women in the U.S.\u00a0 Some reports show coronary heart disease and stroke cause more deaths every year than the next five causes
\n of death combined. <\/p>\n

If that\u2019s not enough to motivate you, then consider
\nthe environment.<\/p>\n

Many leading environmental organizations have established links
\nbetween eating meat and climate change. According to Environmental
\n Defense<\/a>, if every American replaced one chicken dish per week with
\n vegetarian foods, carbon dioxide savings would equal that of taking
\n500,000 cars off of the road.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to be a vegetarian to make a difference both in how
\nyou look, feel, and how you impact the earth — just be conscious of the fact
\n that a little change goes a very long way. Consume more consciously!<\/p>\n

Challenge yourself to change, today. Commit to vegan, organic eating
\n for the next 22 days. It will be the catalyst for the best of your
\nlife.<\/p>\n

Marco
\nBorges<\/a> is a world-renowned exercise physiologist and author whose
\ninnovative approach to fitness has made him one of the most sought-after
\n experts in the industry.<\/em><\/p>\n

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