HEALTH IS AN AGELESS GIFT JJaann..//FFeebb.. 22000077 IIssssuuee NNoo.. 4422 $$44..9955 PPuubblliisshheedd bbyy RReevv.. GGeeoorrggee HH.. MMaallkkmmuuss && HHaalllleelluujjaahh AAccrreess HHeeaalltthh iiss aa MMaatttteerr ooff CChhooiiccee GGOO OOrrggaanniicc!! AArree yyoouu FFeeeeddiinngg YYoouurr DDooccttoorr?? Come to a Hallelujah Acres Lifestyle Center Get Off the Diet Yo-Yo and Get the Help You Need! Have you tried The Hallelujah Diet but can’t seem to stick to it? Are you on the diet but only halfway committed? Or do you want to try The Hallelujah Diet but don’t know where to start? Change Your Habits. Change Your Life. It doesn’t matter how old or young you are. Bad habits can be broken. Simply replace them with good habits. At a Hallelujah Acres Lifestyle Center, you will immerse yourself in the good habits and embrace a wholesome new life. Consider it a vacation that’s good for the body and the soul! Guidance Every Step of the Way Spend five or ten days surrounded by nature, as your Health Minister hosts teach you through practical, “hands on” experience. Learn To prepare delicious, healthy food To eat as God instructed Tips on how to stock your kitchen Advice on how to continue the program at home Enjoy Exercise in the great outdoors Personal quiet time in reflection and relaxation Special outings (weather permitting) Fellowship, support, and devotions Attain Renewed spirit Revitalized energy Restored well being Lifelong friendships with like-minded people Lake Lure, NC (877) 743.2589 Plant City, FL (866) 757.1771 • Stanton, KY (877) 220.0005 2 www.halifestylecenter.com C O N T E N T S January/Febuary 2007 Health is an Ageless Gift 7 What do you do when you’re an active, energetic 74-year old and, without warning, you’re consumed with chronic muscle pain and stiffness? The sudden onset of Polymyalgia Rheumatica, thought to be an Published by Hallelujah Acres® auto-immune disease, combined with arthritis and osteoporosis nearly 900 S. Post Rd. • Shelby, NC 28152 stopped this vibrant senior in her tracks—literally. Then, heeding the 704.481.1700 • www.hacres.com advice of her son and daughter-in-law, both Health Ministers, she got on Publisher: Rev. George H. Malkmus the right track—to health. Executive Editor: Paul Malkmus, President Are You Feeding Your Doctor? 9 Managing Editor: Linda Vaughan Michael Donaldson, PhD Director of Creative Services We all know that eating junk foods, processed foods, and animal products is Contributing Editors: fattening. But eating the Standard American Diet is fattening more than your Olin Idol, N.D., C.N.C., Vice President of Health waistline, it’s fattening your doctor’s wallet. In his article, Michael Donaldson, Wayne Martin , Chief Operations Officer Ph.D., presents the facts and figures on how to attain a healthy “figure” on The David Divine, Director of Administration Hallelujah Diet. Senior Staff Writer: Darlene Cah 15 Make a Commitment to Spiritual Health Graphic Designers: Paula Yount & Sarah Toby Pastor Donagrant McCluney Often, when people think of health, they think of physical or emotional well Subscriptions are free! being, but complete health can only be achieved when you incorporate one Just send us your name & address. other essential element—spiritual balance. With great insight, Hallelujah In Canada: Hallelujah Acres®Canada Acres Church Health Ministry Coordinator, Pastor Donagrant McCluney, 16635 Yonge Street • Unit 24 Newmarket, Ontario L3X 1V6 offers four steps to spiritual health. 905.853.7014 • www.hacres.ca 17 Health is a Matter of Choice Rev. George H. Malkmus The nutritional and health information in this newsletter is based on the You grab a doughnut for breakfast. It’s quick. It’s easy. Besides, it was on teachings of God’s Holy Word – the Bible – as well as personal experiences sale “Marketing made me do it,” you say. Or maybe you develop high and research. We do not offer medical advice or prescribe the use of diet as a form of treatment for sickness without the approval of a health professional. blood pressure. “It runs in my family! Not my doing.” The fact is, we all Because there is always some risk involved when changing diet and lifestyles, have choices. In this article, Rev. Malkmus delves into the concept of we are not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences that might choice—from the Biblical perspective and as it applies to diet. result. Please do not apply the information in this publication if you are not willing to assume the risk. Go Organic If you do use the information contained in this newsletter without the approval 19 of a health professional, you are prescribing for yourself. This is your No longer hidden in out-of-the-way food co-ops or once-a-week farmer’s constitutional right, but the editor and publisher assume no responsibility. markets, today, organic fruits and vegetables are proudly displayed in the The following names are all registered trademarks of Hallelujah AcresInc.: Hallelujah Acres®, BarleyMax®, Get Healthy! Stay Balanced®, brightly-lit produce sections of most supermarket chains. We all know The Hallelujah Diet®, Back to the Garden®, The Hallelujah Health Tip®, “organic” is equated with “good for you,” but what are the advantages, Hallelujah Acres Café®, Hallelujah Acres Lifestyle Center®, B-Flax-D® and CarrotJuiceMax® and can we still reap the benefits of The Hallelujah Diet if we eat The following names are all trademarks or service marks of Hallelujah commercial produce? Acres, Inc.: Hallelujah Acres UniversitySM, Hallelujah Diet & LifestyleSM, Health MinisterSM, WaterMaxTM, and You Don’t Have to be Sick!SM The Best Recipe for Good Health: Copyright ©2007 Hallelujah Acres, Inc. 21 Commit to God First Bev Cook When many people gear up to start a new healthy lifestyle, they latch onto the latest fad diet or join a trendy gym. When Health Minister and Lifestyle Center Co-Host Bev Cook decided it was time to change her diet, she consulted the greatest health expert around—God. In her inspiring article, she tells how she made the commitment and the lessons she learned, and she shares some of her favorite recipes! Health Minister Spotlight 26 George & Peggy Nungesser: The 30-Day Trial That Turned into a Lifetime Commitment Departments & Other Information 4 News from the Acres 5 Letter from the Founders 6 Mailbag 14 Hallelujah Acres Events Calendar 24-25 The Hallelujah Diet Explained 29 Hallelujah Acres Catalog 3 NN AA EEWWSS FFRROOMM TTHHEE CCRREESS Issue #42 News & Happenings from Hallelujah Acres International Headquarters January/Febuary 2007 CELEBRATE HALLELUJAH March 14 through Saturday, March 17, 2007, and will consist of instruction on diet and ACRES’ 15THANNIVERSARY! nutrition, how to teach classes, and how to start FOUNDER OF UDO’S What do Hallelujah Acres and Abraham and run an effective ministry. Candidates for OIL TO SPEAK Lincoln have in common? A day of celebration! Health Minister Training must be graduates of We all know that February 12 is Abe Lincoln’s theGet Healthy! Stay Balancedcourse, and have OESNSETNHTEIABLEFNAETFTITYSAOCFIDSAND birthday. February 12, 2007 also marked the been on The Hallelujah Diet for a minimum of DHA ATHALLELUJAHACRES 15th Anniversary of Hallelujah Acres! Let’s three months. For more information, call Ann Renowned researcher, educator, lecturer, see…25th is Silver…50th is Gold. The 15th Nuti at (866) 406.1025 ext. 780. and developer of Udo’s Choice 3, 6, 9 must be Carrot! Oil Blend, Udo Erasmus, PhD will give a REV. MALKMUS ON talk, entitled “The Benefits of Essential WELCOME TIM AND THE AIR Fatty Acids and DHA” at Hallelujah Acres Headquarters, 900 South Post ANITA KOCH, NEW For one full hour on Saturday, September 16, Road in Shelby, North Carolina at 7 pm, HOSTS AT THE LAKE radio listeners in San Antonio, Texas, plus on Thursday, February 1, 2007. A other states across the country and other specialist in fats and oils, cholesterol LURE LIFESTYLE CENTER areas of the world, including Australia and control, essential fatty acids, omega-3, Experienced Health Ministers with a thriving Africa, heard the inspiring message of health flax, natural therapies for degenerative ministry in Florida, Tim and Anita Koch have from Rev. Malkmus himself, as he spoke in a conditions, nutrient enrichment, moved to Lake Lure, NC and now run the live remote interview with Linda Goldfarb, detoxification and human health, Mr. popular Lifestyle Center full-time, teaching the host of the syndicated show, Just Talking Erasmus is a much sought-after speaker. classes two weeks out of each month. Health the Talk Ministries. The lecture is FREE. For your Ministers Chet and Bev Cook have taken on convenience, the Hallelujah Acres Café new responsibilities within the Hallelujah will be open 5 to 7 pm for a pre-lecture Acres family—assisting hosts across the GREENVILLE, SC dinner. So don’t miss your chance to country with their current Lifestyle Centers GET HEALTHY! RESOURCE hear this respected expert speak on a and helping others open new centers. They topic that is vital to health. Call for will be in Lake Lure to teach one class per CENTER NOW OPEN! reservations today! (800) 915.9355. month in addition to their new duties. So The eagerly anticipated Get Healthy!Resource Planning to hear Udo? Make it a welcome Tim and Anita to North Carolina! Centerin Greenville, SC is ready to welcome healthy weekend! And if you’d like to welcome them in person, clients. Among the center’s services, Manager, Stay for Rhonda Malkmus’ culinary plan a peaceful and educational stay at the Health Minister Becky Shields will offer raw class on Friday night and Rev. Lake Lure Lifestyle Center. For more food prep classes, VoiceBio©™ health Malkmus’ How to Eliminate Sickness information, call (828) 625.4787. assessment sessions, and The Get Healthy! Seminaron Saturday morning! For reservations, call (877) 743.2589. Stay Balanced Course. In addition, the new Get Healthy!Resource Center will host support group meetings and offer interested HEED THE CALL… people the materials and information they HEALTH MINISTER need to start on a new path to good health. the Shelby Get Healthy! Resource Center TRAINING So if you’re in the Greenville area, stop by anniversary. This year we mark the second The Point, I-85 and Woodruff Road, Suite successful and exciting year. If you’re in the Many people who commit to the Hallelujah 302, and take advantage of this terrific new Shelby area, come help us celebrate! Diet & Lifestyle feel the desire not only to center. For information, call (866) 295.7794. Festivities start on Thursday, January 11 with share their testimony, but also to share their a cake cutting ceremony. Throughout the experience and guide others on the path to three days, you’ll be treated to food prep SHELBY GET HEALTHY! optimum health. If you’ve come to a point on demonstrations by Gideon and Jackie Graff, your personal journey where you want to help RESOURCE CENTER VoiceBio sessions, powerful testimonies, and others achieve the kind of health you know our very special guest speaker on Saturday, CELEBRATES SECOND God intended for his people, you might want Tonya Zavasta, the vivacious woman who to consider attending the Health Minister ANNIVERSARY JANUARY 11 inspired attendees at our Women’s Retreat in Training class. Held at Hallelujah Acres THROUGH JANUARY 13 October. Plus, we’re giving away door prizes, International Headquarters, the four-day copies of Rev. Malkmus’ bestseller, The session attracts men and women from across New Year’s at Hallelujah Acres always means Hallelujah Diet,free lunch passes, and a the country and the world. The next Health a double celebration. After we welcome the Grand Prize: A Gift Certificate worth $500. Minister Training is scheduled for Wednesday, start of a great new year, we commemorate For more details, call (704) 487.9572. 4 You’re already off to a good start: you’re reading this magazine. Like you and millions of others, this is the time of year when we all take stock of our lives. We contemplate the direction we’re going in, and, for many, we vow to make improvements. Usually topping the list is a commitment to lose weight or to start leading a healthier life. This issue will help you make that commitment as the many tools we offer at Hallelujah Acres Headquarters, through our Health Ministers, and online, support and aid you in your commitment to attaining optimum health. Let’s start with Back to the Garden. With 2 out of every 3 adults fighting the battle of the bulge, clearly America needs to slim down. In his article, “Are You Feeding Your Doctor?,” Michael Donaldson, Ph.D. offers insight into the problem of obesity in our society, reasons to make the commitment to lose weight, once and for all, and how The Hallelujah Diet can be the answer for those who’ve struggled for years, going on one diet after another, looking for that non-existent “magic pill.” Plus, he gives an update on the ongoing Hallelujah Acres Weight Loss Survey. No matter how physically healthy we are, we aren’t truly in best form unless we are in accord with the One who provides us the guidelines on how to maintain our magnificent self-healing bodies. Hallelujah Acres Church Health Ministry Coordinator, Pastor Donagrant McCluney, offers four important points on what it means to make a Commitment to Spiritual Health. Think you’re too old to reap any benefit from a healthy life? Suffering from Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Osteoporosis, and Arthritis, Helen Martin made the commitment six years ago. Now at 80, she’s healthier than ever. Read her Featured Testimony, and be inspired knowing that you can achieve optimum health no matter what stage of life you’re in. We all have the freedom of choice, and, in the end, we either benefit from or suffer the consequences of the decisions we make. In his probing article, Rev. Malkmus explores the concept of choice as it applies to The Bible and especially our food choices. Are you ready to commit to the Hallelujah Diet & Lifestyle choice? Rev. Malkmus wants you to “Take the 21- Day Challenge!” He urges you to make the commitment now. Then, we want to hear how you’re feeling over the next few weeks as you immerse yourself in the lifestyle. No matter what stage you’re at on your journey to optimum health, Health Minister and Lifestyle Center Co-Host Bev Cook’s article, “The Best Recipe for Good Health: Commit to God First,” is sure to inspire. Plus, she includes some great recipes for inspiration in the kitchen. MMaakkee YYoouurr NNeeww There’s much more within these pages to motivate you to get healthy for good, YYeeaarr’’ss RReessoolluuttiioonn!! including articles on organic foods, the latest products, classes and events, and powerful testimonies. CCoommmmiitt ttoo So turn this page, and turn over a new leaf on a healthy, vibrant, blessed life. AA HHeeaalltthhyy As always, be blessed! Be healthy! From the Board of Directors, Rev. George Malkmus, LLiiffeessttyyllee!! Olin Idol, & Paul Malkmus 5 P E R S O N A L S T O R I E S O F H E A L I N G A N D I N S P I R A T I O N GETS PROACTIVE ABOUT HEALTH, 2000, my husband Robert and I came to AND IS NOW CANCER-FREE Hallelujah Acres and became Health Ministers. Along with The Hallelujah “I am 43, married, with a little 5-year-old Diet, I also started a good program of girl. I had my breast removed and went exercise – walking 4 miles in one hour through chemo and radiation in almost every day, along with jumping on 2001/2002. I didn’t know about my rebounder (mini-trampoline). After Hallelujah Acres then. My doctor is very six-years on The Hallelujah Diet, I feel knowledgeable about medicine, but I better than I did 30-years ago! Since have to say clueless about nutrition. I starting the diet, I haven’t been sick or have at times felt very intimidated by had the flu, am never tired, look younger, him. A doctor I went to for a 2nd and nobody believes that I am 64-years opinion actually got very angry when I old. Since starting the diet I have taken asked about nutrition helping heal my no pills at all, not even an aspirin, except cancer. I have been diligently following for my vitamin B-12. I have a business in the Hallelujah plan for a year now. It’s Peru, South America, where I go every 3- wonderful to be proactive and do positive months, and I tell everybody about The things for yourself, instead of waiting for Hallelujah Diet. This whole experience the doctor to tell you what will happen has been a blessing from God. God bless to you next. I have been clean from Testimonies are a great you always!” cancer, although my doctor said he Health Minister Rosita Shaw, encouragement to all those would never be able to tell me that it’s all Gig Harbor, Washington who are searching for a gone. Since going on The Hallelujah Diet, my strength and energy levels have better way to regain and returned after the chemotherapy/ NASCAR DRIVER TOLD to keep their health. If you radiation experience. I now know that HE WAS GOING TO DIE would like to submit a you can do something about cancer, and that you don’t have to be a statistic or “Hi George, Hope you are well! We are testimony, please email it to victim. I am currently encouraging my doing great! November will be 7 years [email protected]. friend with liver cancer who has adopted since my cancer diagnosis. We have a Please put the type of The Hallelujah Diet, and who, in just one happy, healthy and beautiful family that month, has seen positive changes. Of keeps growing!” testimony on the subject course, her doctor will not even consider Jerrod Sessler, Washington line. You may also mail that it is the diet making the difference.” NASCAR Driver & Health Minister your testimony to: Lisa Hallelujah Acres Jerrod was featured in Back To The Garden, Issue #26, Winter 2003. In that issue, Jerrod shared P.O. Box 2388 I FEEL BETTER THAN how he had seen his Stage 4, Melanoma cancer go Shelby, NC 28151 I DID 30 YEARS AGO into remission on The Hallelujah Diet in 1999. In and for Canadian residents: this most recent communication, Jerrod writes to let “Dear Pastor George, I was diagnosed me know that he is still alive and well on The Hallelujah Acres Canada with Breast Cancer in 1998, and without Hallelujah Diet. The picture he enclosed was of knowledge had radiation, which I really 16635 Yonge Street himself, his wife Nikki, and their three Hallelujah regret. But almost immediately, I heard Unit 24 children. When Jerrod was diagnosed in 1999 with about The Hallelujah Acres Diet and Melanoma cancer and given but 6-months to live, Newmarket, ON started juicing a lot, eating salads and they had no children and no hope of ever having L3X 1V6 fruit and grains, eliminating animal children because his doctors had told Jerrod he was products and sweets, and was going to die. Isn’t God GOOD! COMPLETELY HEALED BY GOD Rev. George Malkmus because He led me to the best diet in this world. Glory to God, and many thanks to you and your wife Rhonda! In the year continued on page 11 6 GGoooodd HHeeaalltthh iiss aann AAggeelleessss GGiifftt Helen Martin is the mother of Health Minister and Hallelujah Acres Chief Operations Officer, Wayne Martin. After a lifetime on the Standard American Diet, suffering from chronic pain and debilitating ailments, she switched to The Hallelujah Diet. Now, at age 80, she finds her senior years are the healthiest, most vibrant years of her life. In this, her moving testimony, you will find that great health can be yours at any age. “Prayer is powerful, so powerful. I’m an 80 year- young woman, whom God has healed because of my obedience to Him.” At 74 years of age, I was hit, just like that, with Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Polymyalgia Rheumatica is an inflammatory disease that causes muscle soreness and stiffness, mainly in the neck, shoulders, upper arms, hips, and thighs. It can come on gradually, or literally overnight, and it almost always strikes people over 50. The cause is unknown. Prior to this new diagnosis, I had suffered with arthritis and osteoporosis and was in constant pain, suffering stiffness from my head to my toes. I could neither turn my head nor lift my arms, could hardly use my hands, and my legs were stiff. It took me an hour and a half to get moving in the morning. My cholesterol was also up to 380. Despite all this, I still felt I was healthy because I was walking 18 miles a week, swimming 25 laps a day and attending regular exercise classes. continued on page 8 7 Good Health is all kinds of fresh fruits, vegetables, Helen Martin’s homemade whole wheat bread, and an Ageless Gift carrots for juicing, plus a juicing machine. Journey to Health They taught me how to eat God’s way. We At-a-Glance prayed and shared all weekend. continued from page 7 I’m of Norwegian decent. Tradition is, I thought I was eating right with a little Polymyalgia first we have coffee, and then we talk. Six bit of chicken, a little bit of fish, some Rheumatica—GONE! years ago, after that visit by my son and cottage cheese, yogurt, and all the other daughter-in-law, I went off coffee, cold stuff on the Standard American Diet. Arthritis—GONE! turkey. At the very same time, I did I was in prayer for God to heal me or something else cold turkey—I went on Osteoporosis—GONE! give me direction. the Hallelujah Diet—and I have not My son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and looked back. Cholesterol—LOWERED Deborah Martin, both Hallelujah Acres “I have been eating BY 200 POINTS Health Ministers, said they were coming to visit, and told me not to prepare any God’s way for six years Bone Density—UP 17% food. I was planning to make a meal of and praising the lasagna for them with brownies for Stiffness in neck, arms, dessert. Instead, they brought with them Lord every day.” hands, and legs—GONE! I’ve eliminated sugar, salt, white flour, dairy, caffeine, and anything that comes from something that had a mother! Today, at 80 years young, I am medication free, and I no longer suffer from Polymyalgia Rheumatica, arthritis, or osteoporosis. I can now, because of The Hallelujah Diet, jump out of bed pain free and full of energy. My bone density has increased 17%. My cholesterol is below 180—a 200- point drop! I live in Naples, Florida, so I enjoy God’s great creation everyday as I Do you feel the call to start a health ministry in your walk three miles, swim my 25 laps in the church? Would you like to bring this program to the attention of your pastor? pool, and exercise almost daily. When it Visit our website www.churchhealthministry.organd send for our comes to driving the little old ladies to FREEDVD, Pastor to Pastor: AMessage of Hope and Healing. various church sponsored events, I’m the Explore our website: one you’ll often see behind the steering • View a Sample of the Pastor to PastorDVD wheel of the church van. • Refer a FREE copy of Pastor to Pastorto pastors you may know I’ve yielded to God’s way of eating; don’t • Send for your FREE copy of the DVD, Pastor to Pastor • Read Pastor McCluney’s Blog—an online journal of what’s want to be where I was. If you always do happening in the Church Health Ministry and much more. what you have always done, you’ll always There’s no obligation, just information get what you always had. I’ve learned and education. that it doesn’t matter how old or young you are. It’s never too late or too soon to commit to the good health God wants for www.churchhealthministry.org us. Praise the Lord!(cid:132) 8 AArree YYoouu FFEEEEDDIINNGG YYoouurr DDooccttoorr?? There is a hieroglyph found by Michael Donaldson, PhD A Weighty Issue on an ancient Egyptian tomb: If you are in the USA and between the How about your health? Is your poor ages of 45 to 75, you have a 75% chance health supporting your local doctor? Is “One-quarter of being overweight. Why the cut-off at your current diet feeding you and your age 75? There are fewer people over the of what you doctor? Is your current exercise routine age of 75 who are overweight. Common keeping you in shape, fit, and able to do sense seems to indicate that this is eat keeps you all the things you want to do? Or are you because fewer people who are overweight too tired and too overwhelmed to deal live beyond their 75th birthday. Sobering alive; the other with all that life is throwing at you? If so, thought, isn’t it. Yes, being overweight is you can choose to be healthy this year. three-quarters directly linked to a shorter life. Recently, It’s your choice, you know. more than half a million Americans ages keep your But maybe you think you are OK, a 50 to 71 were followed up to 10 years in pretty healthy person overall. Nothing is a study correlating body-mass index doctor alive.” really wrong. May I ask you a couple of (BMI) and risk of death. Your BMI is your questions? Are you just a little bit weight in kilograms divided by the square overweight? Do you think it will affect of your height in meters. Being I think they knew something your longevity and your quality of life? overweight (BMI 25 to 30 kg/m2) was that we are still trying to figure out. continued on next page 9 program your mind and re-educate • Strokes (paralysis) Are You yourself on what good food is. Don’t • GERD (burning throat)(4) worry. Your taste buds will come right • Sleep apnea (machine-assisted along and enjoy the new food you try. FEEDING sleeping) Will it work? Individual results vary of • Depression (no hope) course, but we’ve had many people get Your Doctor? • Chronic fatigue (no energy) healthy and lose weight at the same time. Many people weren’t even trying to lose • Fibromyalgia (muscle pain all continued from previous page weight. Which reminds me… over), and many more diseases are all related to excess weight(5). associated with a 20 to 40 percent The Hallelujah Diet ■ Third, the Lord Jesus wants you to be increased risk of death. Subjects who Weight Loss Survey healthy so that you can fellowship were obese in the study (BMI > 30 with Him with a clear mind, and kg/m2) had a 2 to 3 fold increased risk We are gathering information from people jointly minister with Him to of death(1). A 12-year study of more than who have lost weight following The accomplish His will here on earth. a million Korean men and women ages Hallelujah Diet. Anyone who’s on The This includes investing time in other 30 to 95 also showed that the risk of Hallelujah Diet and has lost 30 pounds or people, so if you’re sick you have less death from cardiovascular disease or more and kept it off for at least one year is time to do that. cancer was greater for overweight and eligible to participate in the survey. Please obese subjects(2). So yes, being just a help us out. By participating, you can be an little bit overweight is linked to a shorter encouragement to others, too. To take the New Year… New Start life. As it says in Ecclesiastes 7:17, survey, go to So, make 2007 the beginning of your https://commerce.hacres.com/ healthy life. Your doctor will be thrilled Be not over surveys/weightlosssurvey.asp to see you get healthy, even though you will stop feeding him. And if you have much wicked, How The Hallelujah Diet already experienced weight loss on The Helps you LoseWeight Hallelujah Diet, please check out our survey. Be a blessing and an neither be thou The Hallelujah Diet works because it feeds encouragement to others. (cid:132) the body the nutrients it desperately needs foolish: why without excess calories. Lots of nutrients, Michael Donaldson, Ph.D. is just enough calories. The raw foods also give shouldest you energy and vitality that aren’t found in Research Director of the Hallelujah Acres Foundation. cooked foods. They help increase your own His research studies have thou die before vitality(3). You can eat freely of the fresh been published in many vegetable juice, raw fruits, and vegetables. So medical and nutrition thy time? go ahead and begin The Hallelujah Diet. journals, including BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Nutrition & Food Science, and Nutrition Journal. Why Lose Weight? Hallelujah! A Way to You have many reasons to become lean. Take the Weight Off ■ First, your loved ones want you References So, you need to lose those few extra around longer. There are many 1. Adams KF, Schatzkin A, Harris TB, Kipnis V, pounds in order to be healthy. But how? reasons right there. Mouw T, Ballard-Barbash R, et al. Overweight, It isn’t as easy as it used to be, is it? You obesity, and mortality in a large prospective cohort of ■ Second, you will spend more time living persons 50 to 71 years old.N Engl J Med need a plan. And you need some a quality life rather than going to the 2006;355(8):763-78. accountability to stick to it. 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