Many people seem to take care of their cars better than they take care of themselves.

While this may not be true for all people it certainly is true for many. And the most disheartening part is that these same people are oblivious to the extent of their neglect and ignorance.

For all you car owners out there… answer this: Is it wise to use the wrong engine oil? Would you “feed” your car diesel if the manual said to use regular gasoline?

You get the gist of where this is going, right?

That being the case… why would the human body deserve less attention? Why provide inaccurate care/shoddy maintenance for our very existence?

Yet that is exactly what happens when people load up on ultra-processed fake foods. They consume excessive amounts of sugar.

This consumption leads them down the path towards insulin resistance. It also triggers the metabolic diseases that follow.

They drink beverages that have zero value, fueling up on fructose laden detrimental liquids.

They consume more alcohol and added sugar then their own livers can handle.

They eat ultra-processed fast foods that even scavenger birds reject.

Ironically, these same people bring their cars in for regular tuneups and maintenance. They may park at a safe distance from other motorists to avoid dings and scratches. They regularly wash and wax their precious vehicles, often by hand because car washes might produce fine scratches over time. Furthermore, they’ll rust proof the undercarriage before they drive over salted winter roads.

• Do they think this is excessive behavior?
• Do they see themselves as odd or obsessive?

No!

But let a “health-nut” point out the harmful effects of seed oils and they’ll come unglued.

So…

Here’s the question…

Do you take care of your car or truck better than you take care of your nutritional and fitness needs? Be honest!

And…

Are you guiding your children (if you have children) towards making good healthy choices?

Surely the human body deserves to be treated with the same respect and dignity as cars and trucks. It should receive this minimal level of care… at the very least.

We don’t come with an owners’ manual…. therefore, many of us abuse the life within ourselves (you know… all those millions of cells and microbes) because of ignorance.

• We didn’t know that seed oils were producing oxidative stress on our bodies. We were told they were “healthier” than saturated fats. We believed the trusted establishments… the experts. Now many of those experts are retracting their former instructions.
• We didn’t have all the facts about diabetes (type 2). Visit the American Diabetes Association website and review its recently updated guidelines. They fall short of saying chronic insulin exposure is the primary cause… but they are acknowledging insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia as early contributors to disease progression.
• We didn’t know that upwards of 70% of the “food stuffs” in typical grocery stores are processed or ultra-processed. But now… thanks to the internet we have access to the facts. It’s easy to do the research. A bit harder to make dietary changes (think of habits to break).

This ‘progress’ is encouraging. Kind of reminds us of that famous 1969 quote…

“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Neil Armstrong

In other words… health knowledge is power. Knowledge will win out. It brings change.

So, let’s think positively as we press forward towards health and wellness.

While we didn’t have all the facts we should realize that we are responsible for our own health. And the great news… it’s never too late. Eating REAL food, getting moderate amount of exercise, and adequate sleep is within our reach.

Oh… no worries, no one says we need to neglect our modes of transportation. Go ahead… wash and wax to your heart’s content. In fact… it’s exercise. YAY You!

Suzanne writes children’s fiction stories that encourage kids to make healthy choices. Visit her author page for a complete list of her books.

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