The Fountain of Youth may be closer than you think - Part one summary

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The generation that grew up espousing a simple lifestyle has fallen victim to all the things they tried so hard to avoid. Rather than living circumspectly and enjoying all things – especially food – in moderation, they are struggling with a rise of chronic disease at levels unheard of in the nation’s history.

Like Ponce de Leon searching for the Fountain of Youth, many of today’s Georgia Baptists are looking for ways to recapture their health – or at least delay the ravages of advancing age. The good news is that Boomers don’t need to travel to exotic lands to find the Fountain; it is as close as their kitchen and flows abundantly with healthy choices they make at the grocery store or farmer’s market.

And, the real bonus – making the right choices will, in many cases restore their health, extend their ministry, and enrich their retirement years.

The discovery is surprisingly simple as noted writer Michael Pollan says – eat [real] food, not too much, mostly plants. Or to take it a step further, enjoy whole plants, eaten whole.

Ponce de Leon never had it so good.

The Fountain of Youth may be closer than you think
By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor

Imagine the United States without high blood pressure or a spiraling death rate from cancer. Now, imagine the same nation with little or no heart disease, diabetes, or hypertension.

Food Quiz

I Corinthians 6:19 teaches that our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit and that we do not belong to ourselves. From a quick look around the Bible Belt, most believers are engaged in a massive building program that knows no bounds.

What's eating you?
By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor

If the old saying "You are what you eat" holds a grain of truth, the next question might be "What's eating you?"

A wake-up call that saved his life ... and his ministry
By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor

John Autry was not totally surprised at the diagnosis that changed his life four years ago this month. Extreme thirst. Frequent urination. A generaly tired, uneasy feeling.

Health Facts
If you're over the age of 4, that's not Baby Fat hanging around your middle.

If you're not overweight, chances are you know someone who is.