Health Notes #12
Clogging the Human Machinery
Is it possible to eat immoderately, even of wholesome food?
Overeating, no matter what the quality of the food, clogs your living machine,
and thus hinders it in its work.
Eating more than the stomach can hold adequately is very common. When too
much food is eaten at one time the entire system is burdened. The stomach is so
stuffed that it can not mix the digestive juices properly with the food. The
surplus food that is put into the stomach makes it hard for your system to do
its work.
Surplus food calls too much blood to the stomach, causing the arms and legs
to chill quickly. Unpleasant symptoms are felt and your "living
machinery" becomes thoroughly exhausted. The stomach is saying: "Give
me rest." Some call this "all-gone" feeling "hunger",
but it is caused by the overworked condition of your digestive organs.
What does your system do with the excess? It makes desperate efforts to
dispose of it, and this extra work causes a tired, weary feeling. Also the brain
is clouded, thoughts are sluggish, and you fail to accomplish as much as you
might have. Life and energy are called from the brain to work the mill which
grinds the material you have placed in your stomach. In this we do our bodies no
favors. Do you know the feeling of just wanting to lay down and sleep after a
meal?
I have heard it said that the hardest exercise is pushing away from the
table. Well, after you have accomplished this push-away task then the next best
thing to do after a meal is to go for a good brisk walk or do some light
exercise outdoors.
A point to remember is: We live not on what we eat, but on what we digest.
Lets not be caught digging our graves with our teeth.
More whole grain recipes to help clean up the clogged machinery.
- 1/2 c. warm water
- 1 T. honey
- 2-1/2 c. whole wheat flour
- 1-1/2 c. water
- 1/2 c. oil
- 3 c. blueberries
- 2 T. dry yeast
- 2-1/2 c. oat flour*
- 1-1/4 t. salt
- 1/2 c. honey
- 1 T. vanilla
Stir together water, honey and yeast in a small bowl. Set aside to bubble for
5-7 min. In another bowl stir together the dry ingredients. Blend next four
ingredients with a fork and pour into dry. Add yeast mixture when it is ready.
Stir together well. Gently fold in blueberries. Batter should not be runny. Put
into muffin tins and let rise 5-7 min. Bake at 350o F. for about 35
minutes.
*Blend 2 c. oats in blender.
- 2 c. regular oats
- 1 c. coconut
- 1 c. quick oats
- 1/2 c. chopped nuts
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 Tbs. oil
- 2 Tbs. water
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2-3 Tbs. honey
- 1 tsp. coriander
Grind together first two ingredients in blender 15-20 seconds. Empty blender
into mixing bowl and add next three ingredients. Mix together well. In another
bowl, beat together last five ingredients. Add to dry ingredients and mix
together well. Crumble topping over fruit-filling of your choice in 8" X
8" baking dish. Bake for 45 minutes at 350o F. or until golden.
- 3 c. crumble topping (above)
- 3 c. sliced bananas
- 2 Tbs. lemon juice
- 1/2 c. pitted dates, packed into cup
- 1-1/4 c. ripe, mashed bananas
- 1/4 c. water
- 1/8 tsp. salt
Put 1-1/2 c. of topping on bottom of 8" X 8" baking dish. Cover
with sliced bananas. Blend remaining ingredients for about 45 seconds. Pour over
sliced bananas. Sprinkle with remainder of topping. Bake at 350o F.
for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot or cold with milk.
Those who bring
sunshine to the life of others
cannot keep it from themselves.
  
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