Newsletter for The Positive Living Center #0008 July 1, 2010

Take Advantage of Summer Produce

Summer is such a joyous season…the trees are lush, the flowers are in bloom, and we have access to locally grown organic produce. Whether you get them from a friend with a garden or pick them up at a local farmer´s market, the quality of produce that has been allowed to ripen on the vine is apparent. Properly ripened produce not only taste better, it has more minerals too. Take for example vine ripened tomatoes. They have such a wonderful full flavor that they satisfy the desire for something to eat for a longer period of time.

It is a pleasure to sit down to a colorful meal, to soak in the beauty of the choices that are available. Your body as well as your eyes, will notice the difference when nutrient rich foods are consumed; differences like…

• your body is full of energy
  
• your body temperature is cooler in the warmer months
  
• you detoxify your body
  

  When your food is full of enzymes from raw foods you will find…

• you are satisfied with eating less
  
• you feel lighter
  
• it takes less time for your food to digest
  
• you think clearer
  
• you make better decisions
  
• your memory improves
  
• raw foods also help hydrate the body
  

When your body is working better you enjoy life more. You have the energy to enjoy the summer months when nature is at its peak. You have energy left over at the end of the day to spend quality time with loved ones.

So get outside, take a deep breath, and enjoy the fresh air. Let it invigorate and cleanse the body. Relax and savor each moment just like savoring the taste of the season´s harvest. Make the most of every moment with healthy food, good friends, and a peaceful environment. And allow these changes to inspire you to continue to make healthier choices.

Article submitted by Ron Scanlon of the Positive Living Center in Kettering, Ohio.  If you would like to learn more about making better food choices, classes on how to live a more natural lifestyle, or ways of improving your state of health call The Positive Living Center at 937-298-4939.