Do you eat the same 7 foods in different ways?

7 Foods and 7 Exercises are what most of us fall back on, all the time!!!!! Did you know there are actually over 400 edible fruits and veggies in our world? I bet most of you just rotate your basic 7 foods and eat them over and over, but just prepare them using different methods.

You are in a rut, but more importantly you are not giving yourself enough of a variety of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients to keep you at your peak HEALTH. Try something new...be DARING!!! It will take you between 3 and 5 times of tasting a new food before you will like it and really want to eat it again. You will be happy you branched out.

Another suggestion would be to try and eat seasonally, in other words, primarily focus on the foods that are grown in the current season. There is a reason you may crave apples, cider or fresh apple pie in the fall. The same can be said for squash. Do you look to eat more strawberries, blueberries and melon in the spring and summer? How often to you want to eat something ice cold during the winter or want a hot bowl of soup during the summer? Our bodies are inherently smart and know what they need. The problems arise when our Minds lead the way. We are so influenced by advertising and yummy sounding foods that we ignore our inborn food wisdom. Think about it, how can a blackberry be fresh in NY during December? Are they growing in your backyard? They are not in mine, under the ice. Get it???

Pay attention to your body and try to quiet your mind when choosing foods. Try new things. I recently tried a protein source, Bison Strip Steaks, which I never thought I would eat and they are amazing. It was not until the 3rd time, that I tried it that I truly loved it.

Try this Recipe:
Brush a small amount of olive oil, sea salt, garlic powder and pepper on the steaks.
Pan sear the steaks in a very hot pan on the stove for about 3 minutes per side.
Keep steaks warm on a plate when cooked. Add some ghee or butter to the pan, with shallots and some red wine and saute the sauce.
Add steaks back to the pan and finish them in the oven at 375 for an additional 10 minutes. You can add sauteed onions to the steaks before adding finishing int he oven.

Bison is a healthier meat then traditional sirloin. It is rich in Omega 3 and CLA. Whole Foods sells the steaks or you can buy a high quality at U.S. Wellness Meats.

The same principle is applied at the gym. Most people do the same 7 exercises at the gym. You can probably find at least 207 exercises to do perform. If you are an exercise repeater, ask a trainer at your gym for some suggestions. Maybe you want to find a trainer with online access to programming. For a nominal fee, you should be able to find a qualified trainer to help design programs for you with animation on how to perform the exercises in a safe way. If money is limited for this, look online, ask a friend or buy a high quality dvd and switch with a friend. Whatever you do, pay attention to your Core and Total Body movements and not just your chest, biceps and triceps. Learn to do a squat and lunge and then combine them with other movement patterns.

Good Luck!!!

Tip of the Day: Get beyond the number 7 and reach for 8, 9 and 10 (to begin with) One small step to change in food and exercise will eventually open you up to more small changes in your life and opportunities.