The book behind the study:God-given Foods Eating Plan - The approach of this book is to study different foods and food groups, with a chapter devoted to each major classification of foods. First the Biblical evidence is considered, then the modern-day scientific research is reviewed. Foods are then classified as "God-given foods" and "non-God-given foods." The main point will be a healthy eating plan is composed of a variety of God-given foods and avoids non-God-given foods. –Gary F. Zeolla
We will study:
Plant Foods, Animal Foods, Sweeteners & Deserts
Glycemic Index, Hormones, Exercise, Clean Eating
Dangerous Juices, Allergies, Portion Size calorie-dense Foods
Metabolism, Weight Lose, Supplements, Hydration
Healthy Children, Active Seniors, Nursing Moms
Recipes and much more.
A Bountiful Harvest
• Juice truth: Our bodies are 80% water yet we are feeding ourselves and our children fruit drinks which in some cases has as much sugar or more then does soda pop.
• Are you getting enough fibre in your diet? Do you know how much you need in your diet and the diet of your children? Where is fibre found in our foods?
• For the first time in history children may not survive their parents because of overeating disorders. 1 We are well fed, but are we really eating healthy foods?
• God-given red meat is not high in fat. And meat that is not high in fat is not associated with an increased cancer risk. In fact, it can even be associated with a reduced cancer risk. 2
• Recent studies have found that much of the produce sold in groceries stores is contaminated with pesticides. But these same studies have also found that some organic produce can also have pesticide residues on it. However, there is a big difference in the frequency and amount of pesticides found. 2
• Milk is clearly a Biblical food, and it is very nutritious. But there is conflicting evidence about milk’s benefits and controversy over its consumption. 2
• The next question to address is, is it okay to cheat on occasion and consume non-God-given foods? 2
• Does the size of my waist matter? Where do my children fall on the BMI chart? Why is only eating 2 or 3 meals a day not good for weight control and weight loss? What is a healthy fat for me to consume? Fresh, frozen or canned?
To be placed on the contact list for September, please contact Tina Bell at 787-5064 or email
tmbell48@hotmail.com. I am thinking a Thursday...let me know if AM or PM works better for you and an alternative day if Thursday’s do not work. There will be toys available for children to play with.
1. The Eat-Clean Diet by Tosca Reno
2. God-given Foods Eating Plan – Gary F. Zeolla
The study will run from September to May, 2009. If you wish to order your own book you can order from Amazon.ca .com or visit the author’s website at
http://www.fitnessforoneandall.com/books/index.html for more alternatives.
I’ll be posting the study on
www.myspace.com/offthepatch. Let me know if you decide to follow along on line, as I will make sure things get posted in a timely fashion.
