Dietary Transition: It's a Wholistic

So, what can help us loosen the grip on the

Process
unhealthful habits? A most effective concept to
make real is, we are not our habits. You may
By David Klein, Health Education Consultant
read about this in Anthony Robbins' "Unlimited
Power". Anthony's book teaches us how to
People commonly associate their lifestyle habits
become the master of our destiny, rather than a
with their selves; they hold the idea that their
prisoner of our habits and self-limiting thoughts,
identity is the sum of their daily routine, and the
by applying the science of Neuro-Linguistic
thought of exploring new experiences outside of
Program-ming ("NLP", developed by Bandler
their norm is discomforting.
and Grinder in the 1970's). This concept opens
us up to new diet and lifestyle choices, allowing
"I'm not going to stop eating meat. I could never
us to more easily pursue our goals.
change myself, and I don't want to!"

Here's how the diet transition process works:

Can you relate to that one? I've heard it many
First we define our goals as clearly as possible.
times. I've also heard many so-called
Then we begin a process of self-education,
"vegetarians" profess how health-fully they eat,
setting our sights on the truth about nutrition,
yet they regularly go for bean and cheese
health and life, reading, observing, asking
burritos at Taco Bell.
questions, taking nothing at face value; we prove
our own truths and question our own perceptions.
In view of all the information coming out linking
We incorporate more and more fresh foods into
the fatty and heavily processed standard
our diet, selecting those which taste and
American diet with the incidence of serious
harmonize best with our system. We develop a
health problems, what is it that still holds people
satisfying eating style which follows food
back from making changes, even if deep down
combining guidelines for proper digestion,
inside they'd really like to?
supports balanced energy, peak productivity and
physical rejuvenation. All the while we reflect on
I believe the key here is comfort. We become
how our body is responding, using the feedback
comfortable with our habits, especially the
to refine our eating style.
dulling ones, and tragically we accept whatever
consequences the unhealthful ones bring.
The transition process becomes more
Cooked heavy foods - meat, dairy and flour - are
successful as we increase our awareness about
very dulling. They literally clog and glue us up,
our whole mind-body process and cultivate a
slow us down, stifle our brain power and lead to
"let-it-flow" attitude which loosens our
rapid aging and illness. Further-more, all cooked
attachment to past unhealthful habits.
foods pervert our natural appreciation for our
natural foods; they fool our senses.
Do you desire to make a transition to a more
natural diet? Does that make sense intellectually
and emotionally? Perhaps you have some
doubts or fears. Then plunge into the
self-education process. Your process may be
enhanced by obtaining guidance from
experienced health professionals who know the
dynamics of the transition process and who
"walk the talk." I have over 12 years in the study
and practice of life science; Roe has over 20.
We'd love to help you!

Dietary transition is an unfolding process which

can be a wonderful odyssey which lifts your
quality of life in ways you never thought possible.
For it to be successful, we need to start with the
basics. I recommend studying the "Dietary
Transition Guidelines" on page 7, and reading as
many publications from our reading list as you
can.

In the next issue I'll discuss how to determine

which foods will best help you create peak
health, and I'll provide ideas on how to
comfortably increase the proportion of those
foods into your diet. I'll also address the
physiological and mental changes which may
come about as you shift toward a more natural
and healthful lifestyle.