"It is impossible for man to present his body a living sacrifice, holy, and acceptable to God, while, because it is customary for the world to do so, he is indulging in habits that are lessening physical, mental, and moral vigor. The apostle adds: "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." E.G. White, 3T p. 163

"It is impossible to present our bodies a living sacrifice to God when they are filled with corruption and disease by our own sinful indulgence." E.G. White, 3T p. 164

In the Seventh-day Adventist tradition of healthful living, South Church’s Health Ministry provides a number of avenues to healthful living.

• Each third Sabbath of the month we perform free blood pressure screenings.

• We hold Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP) and other healthful living programs.

• The Denver Area Adventist Hospitals hold healthful living programs throughout the year.

Please call the church office at 303-744-1271 for more information. 

Health Tip of the Month

Healthful Eating on a Budget

With the price of fuel prices going up daily, so to are our food expenses. But, that does not mean that we have to sacrifice good nutrition to stay in our budget.

What we have to do is plan our meals more carefully and make use of sales found at the stores we shop at.

A good idea is to look at your overall food consumption, ensuring that you have a healthy diet in place. By keeping a record of what you eat over a period of six to twelve months, you can determine which items you can purchase in bulk, knowing exactly what you can expect to use. These are items that you can place on your shopping list and purchase when you find them at their lowest price.

Get into the habit of making as much of your food from scratch as possible. Once you have undertaken the practice, you will find the there is little or no difference in the amount of time needed to prepare these items compared to buying them prepared and packaged, particularly when you make them in bulk. The added benefit is knowing what has gone into the product. Breads can be baked or the dough can be directly frozen. Fruits and vegetables can be purchased when on sale, cut up, and placed in freezer bags for future use. Many foods can also be dried and kept in airtight containers. Always remember to date each item that you place into your larder, including canned goods, to insure freshness.

When shopping always have your shopping list and calculator handy. Be prepared to make those special purchases when you find in-store specials. A great diet incorporates diversity, but always keep in mind the various food groups. Special sales can be a treat, adding variety and at the same time cutting food costs. Take notes as you shop, since certain stores will consistently have better prices on certain items. While purchasing at the best price is great, ensuring that your diet is properly balanced is always more important that using a sale item. Also important is checking the freshness date on every item. When in doubt don’t buy it. That said, excellently priced merchandise that you cannot currently use can always be donated to charity.

Finally, always stick to your dietary plan. Eating an item just because you have in your pantry or because you crave it can be tempting. Buy only what you can use. Always check the nutritional labels since the best price is not necessarily the best product in that category. When preparing meals, consider doubling the recipe and freezing the desired serving size for a later meal. When purchasing a new product that you may want to incorporate into your diet, buy a smaller test amount to ensure that you will use the product. Always remember that a healthy diet is a life-long commitment that will and does change over time and circumstance.

Resources:

American Dietetic Association
http://www.eatright.org/