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Oprah’s Staff Can Do It… But You Can Do Better
Feb 3rd
Earlier this week, the plant-based message we promote at Hallelujah Acres received a huge boost from Oprah herself. Oprah and more than 300 of her staff members did a “vegan challenge.”
Though they only did it for a week, many of them expressed that switching to a 100% plant-based diet made them feel better and have more energy — which is a huge testament to the power of God’s original diet. (Imagine the impact those people could experience if they did our 60 Days to Reclaim Your Health challenge!)
Oprah had a few experts on the show that were explaining how to transition from meat-based, sugar-dessert diets to a plant-based diet. That was great! The more people who discover the benefits of foods on The Hallelujah Diet, the better. But we were a little disappointed at all the packaged foods they suggested.
Though all the packaged foods were vegan, they were, in many cases, over seasoned, contained additives, and still had a good dose of sugar. These types of food may be fine for those going vegan for animal rights reasons, but if you’re looking to improve your health in the long run, the mostly raw, whole foods on The Hallelujah Diet are a better choice.
It doesn’t take much to make a version of any vegan packaged food. For cereal, don’t buy the box, just soak a few grains overnight and add some fruit in the morning. For milk, start with store bought almond or rice milk, then transition to making it yourself at home with just 2 or 3 ingredients. You can even make vegan sausage using just a few simple ingredients and a juicer.
We’re encouraged to see big time names like Oprah and Dr. Oz starting to lean toward The Hallelujah Diet message. Just remember to read between the lines of their message and make your own (often better) choices based on raw, unprocessed foods.
Diabetes: Insulin or Insult?
Jan 27th
Every time we host our first-Saturday-of-the-month Saturday Seminar at Hallelujah Acres, there are many, many people in the audience suffering with type-2 diabetes… needlessly! Those who come looking for answers leave with the testimonies of others around them that diabetes CAN be controlled.
Often these people are shocked at the apparent ease with which other diabetics have been able to give up their insulin. In fact, sometimes that shock leads to anger and they express how insulted they are that the medical mainstream has led them down a pointless trail of insulin dependence.
There’s nothing magical about controlling diabetes. It’s not about “curing” the disease with diet. The Hallelujah Diet, or any diet for that matter, cannot “cure” a disease. However, a change in diet DOES give the body what it needs to correct problems that cause disease — including diabetes.
Just how easy is it? A couple of years ago, a documentary film crew followed a group of 6 diabetics for 30 days. The group was challenged to give up meat, dairy, sugar, alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, soda, junk food, fast food, processed food, and packaged food (a diet almost identical to The Hallelujah Diet) for 30 days.
Within one week, individuals in the group experienced lower blood sugar levels without medication. By the end of the 30 days, many saw their bodies reverse their disease — with no other aid than a change in diet.
That was just 30 days… imagine what you could do with a 60-day protocol! We can show you how to change your diet, prepare the foods, and stay motivated for life with our 60 Days to Reclaim Your Health program. It’s free!
Veggie Variety Reduces Cancer Risk
Nov 30th
Getting into a rut, it seems, is ill-advised even when it comes to The Hallelujah Diet! A European study involving researchers from 10 countries has determined that lung cancer prevention can vary greatly depending on variety (not just quantity) of fruits and vegetables..
The European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) involves 23 center from 10 European countries (Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Greece, Holland, Italy, Norway, the United Kingdom and Sweden) working with a sample of 500,000 European subjects. Their research has shown that maintaining a variety of fruits and vegetables can reduce lung cancer risk by up to 23 percent.
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The results of this study show that eating “more than eight sub-groups” of vegetables cuts risk by 23 per cent compared with eating “less than four sub-groups”.
In addition, this risk falls by a further 4 per cent for each unit added to the diet from another sub-group.
Looks like variety really is the spice of life! With so many different types of plant foods available in grocery stores today, there’s ample opportunity to “mix it up” – and get the best health protection possible. Remember this report when planning your garden for next spring, too!
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