Are you aware that we actually spend almost as much time eating as we do sleeping? Well we do.

And what we eat determines our state of mind, our moods and our general health while we are awake.

Due to a 'racing the clock' lifestyle, many these days exist on a regular diet of pre-packaged and/or fast food. This coupled with sugar filled fizzy drinks causes much 'havoc' within the human body... as far as creating a general lack of nourishment goes.'

Children especially are lacking in nutrition, for they are more than often handed money to buy school lunches rather than taking a healthy prepared midday snack from home.

Skin issues, weight problems and much more is the norm, with medical treatments and medications being preferred over a 'change of habit'.

Your body is the vessel that takes you through life, and if it isnt being taken care of and nourished, then the traveller within this vessel is hindered in many ways! It is imperative that people pay their bodies the 'attention and care'. The same kind of 'mechanical' care they have no difficulty in constantly administering to their cars, homes or their boats!

You are a being made up of 90% water. Drink it by the litre and in doing so, moisten and replenish your skin! You have no trouble making sure the paint on your house is of the best quality so as to ensure that all is kept safe within do you? Then remember that your skin does the exactly the same kind of job for your internal organs. It is a defense facing the environment! And with all the chemicals and germs that live out there these days, one would be wise to take heed here!

Eat as naturally as you can. Steer clear of chemically enhanced products. READ THE LABELS! And always eat red meat (if you must) in moderation. It takes your stomach acids up to 15 days to break down a 5 oz steak!.... Think about that, for if you are consuming meat 3 or more days a week? Your body is NOT coping and your health suffers.

Fruit and vegetables are the saviour to many ailments. Natural minerals and vitamins abound in this food source. There are many ways to prepare and present this food group so as to keep it from becoming bland or boring.

Change from dairy such as milk to soy or goats milk. Both are better for your system and nourishment.

On the whole, your eyes, your body, your skin, your teeth, your nails and your hair will all attest to your new and much more healthy lifestyle. Your temperament and your energy levels will also balance and increase. Your stamina and your thinking will change for the better. Your sleeping and waking regime will also benefit.

Think carefully what you put into your body. The body is a finely tuned machine can and does eventually seize up when filled with the wrong kinds of fuel!

Take a moment to google this subject and find out for yourself just how true the saying really is:

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT!