Mediterranean Lifestyle Part 5

 

Journal Entry #5:

The word “walk” or “walking” is found throughout the Bible, both in the Old and New Testaments. Early on in Genesis 3:8 tells us “Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the LORD God as He was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the LORD God.” Enoch began walking with the Lord after his son, Methuselah, was born.

In Matthew 14: 22-27, we read where Jesus actually walked on water and then again, in Luke 24:13-33 Jesus is depicted as walking on the road to Emmaus.

Walking was apart of Jesus’ everyday life and I believe that not only should we take special consideration to our Spiritual Walk with Christ, but also our physical walk with Him as well. 

According to the Mayo Clinic, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends most healthy adults, should at least participate in 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity, or an equivalent combination of moderate and vigorous aerobic activity. The guidelines suggest that you spread out this exercise during the course of a week.

The Mayo Clinic confirms that a regular, brisk walk can help maintain a healthy weight, prevent or manage heart disease, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes, strengthen bones and muscles, improve mood, and improve balance and coordination. The faster, farther, and more frequently one walks, the great the benefits.

After walking, one can enjoy a delicious fruit smoothie that can replenish the body of nutrients. This smoothie recipe can be modified to your fruit preferences. I have even added spinach to mine.

4 whole frozen organic strawberries

4 frozen organic peach slices

¼ cup of frozen organic blueberries

1 banana

2 Tablespoons organic Plain Greek Yogurt

2 Teaspoons local/organic honey

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.