Friday 29th August 2008 - Week Six Day Five - Global Health Challenge

So is your body really a Human ECO System ?
How does it really compare for a basis of understanding of the Earth and your body. I have listed some examples below of the harm we do to ourselves, then compared it to some of the damage that we are doing to the EARTH !

1. On the Planet - we are polluting our rivers, waterways limiting the available drinking water and pollute the oceans killing the sea life limiting food sources for not only us but other creatures that need them to survive.

In the Body – we drink sugar laden drinks that supply energy dense, low quality nutrients and in fact make us even more dehydrated and add additional empty calories to our daily intake.

RESULT = DIABETES OR POLLUTION - Solution – drink more water to hydrate the body and less soda (soft drink) to limit the excess calories

2. On the Planet - we continue to produce more and more waste and need to find places to dump this which create environmental issues causing potential health problems

In the Body – we consume an excessive amount of low quality, high calorie nutrients placing our body in a toxic state and requiring more storage space which causes potential health problems.

RESULT = OBESITY OR TOXIC ENVIRONMENTS - Solution – eat less total calories and find ways to be more active to use those calories consumed to enhance the body working to grow NOT working to cope.

3. On the Planet – we now produce poor quality nutrients in our everyday foods and have even introduced trans-fats to increase shelf storage capabilities of foods but are now aware that these contribute to obesity, health issues, behaviorial and learning problems

In the Body – our intake of low quality nutrients such as these trans-fats and excess saturated fats from our current food sources such as fast foods, process products that limit proper cellular functioning

RESULT = CHOLESTEROL DAMAGE OR WASTE REDUCTION- Solution – consume quality calories like good fats such as fish, nuts, oils and plant sources to reduce the damage and enhance the bodies requirement for this essential nutrient.

4. On the Planet - we are heating up the planet with green house gases and this is killing the soils and damaging the planets eco systems. As a result the land becomes drier and adds to the reduction of quality nutrients we are eating.

In the Body – we often fail to include enough water on a daily basis (not coffee or tea) which overloads our bodies organs, thickens up your blood streams and causes headaches and constipation. None of these are good for functional living.

RESULT = DEHYDRATION or GLOBAL WARMING IN THE BODY - Solution – Drink at least 6-8 glasses of water everyday and the amount you drink when exercising or active is not included in this amount.

5. On the Planet - we are constantly polluting the air with toxic gases from vehicle emissions which harm everyone when we breathe in these toxic chemicals which does more harm to humans

In the Body – by breathing in this toxic combination of chemicals we produce more free radicals which then cause more cell damage

RESULT = UNHEALTHY ORGANS - Solution – whilst we must keep breathing – WE MUST increase our intake of green leafy vegetables and high quality nutrient dense food to supply our bodies with Anti-Oxidants to fight the Free Radicals.



Goal of this twenty one (21) days or three (3) weeks is designed to consolidate the first 5 weeks including the Human ECO Cleanse and to now establish patterns for your new LIFE.

- Assess your eating habits and see what you have re-introduced. Did you re-introduce caffeine or red meat and have you found you can now do without as much of these
- Check your workout intensity and now see if you are planning these in to your routine- Reward yourself with only 21 days to go.
NOTE - this is isn't the end but rather the beginning of YOUR new Human ECO friendly LIFE.

TONY 's DIARY - (Week Six - Day Five)
Protein Re-introduced - Increased Good Fats

Breakfast:
Energy Shake - 400ml Water + 40g Protein Powder + Combination Greens Powder + Organic Coconut Oil. Take a Daily Multi vitamin + Joint Power + 2 x Omega 3 Capsules

Mid Morning Snack:
2 x Pieces of Soy Linseed Toast + Avocado + Tomato + Lean Ham

Lunch:
Turkey Mince with Carrot/Beans/Broccolli/Potato cooked in a Stew

Mid Afternoon snack:
2 slices Soy Linseed Bread with Avocado + Tomato + 20g Protein Powder with water + Organic Coconut Oil

Dinner:
Tuna + Mixed Salad + Tomato + Cucumber + Low Fat Cottage Cheese

2 Hours before Bed:
400ml water + Fibre Shake + Combination Greens + Organic Coconut Oil

Overall - Water consumption = Habit is now committed to action. No Training session again today as I was writing all day.

Daily mantra:
I am totally committed to supporting my Human ECO System with my actions.