This Christian Life

10 Perfect Foods

Lately, an article appeared in our local paper about the “10 perfect foods”. I’m intrigued by this, especially when it comes to trying to eat healthier, and watch what goes into my body.

There’s a nice summary of them all in this article, “10 perfect foods”, on the Women’sDay magazine website.

10 Perfect Foods list

1. Almonds
2. Avocados
3. Broccoli
4. Eggs
5. Kale
6. Quinoa
7. Raspberries
8. Sweet Potatos
9. Teff
10. Yogurt (plain)

And the 5 almost perfect foods

1. Apples
2. Canned tomatoes
3. Oats
4. Beans
5. Dark chocolate

Obviously, the quality of these foods and where they’re grown makes a big difference as to how “perfect” they are. Buy local, organic and be more certain that your food is quality.

I’m eating more of these things!

Little Reminder

Today I woke up to this song on the alarm. I think I heard the lyrics for the first time this morning.

He takes care of his family, he takes care of his work,
And every Sunday morning he takes his place at the church;
And somehow he still feels a need to search,
But life just goes on.

But there’s more to this life than living and dying,
More than just trying to make it through the day;
More to this life, more than these eyes alone can see,
And there’s more than this life alone can be.

Lyrics for “More to this Life” by Steven Curtis Chapman

Good Stuff and Not Too Much of It

Found these two links on a website today. First, a short video on how we buy stuff, and how much of it we buy.

Guide to responsible consumption video

Then, what we’re buying… is it good?

Good Stuff? - A Behind-the-Scenes Guide to the Things We Buy

A pretty large inventory of all kinds of things we buy, and how they stack up.

Have you ever wondered where chocolate comes from, if antibacterial soap is good for your family, or how to recycle an old computer? If you’ve had these or other questions about the environmental and social impacts of the products you buy and use, Good Stuff is for you. It contains many of the tips, facts, and links you’ll need to start making more informed purchases that benefit your health and the environment.

Charity Water

I was introduced to this organization earlier this year and have impressed with it ever since. Their website is also a source of inspiration to me. Great user experience. Great cause.

charity: water is a non profit organization bringing clean, safe drinking water to people in developing nations. We give 100% of the money raised to direct project costs, funding sustainable clean water solutions in areas of greatest need. We also work to raise awareness of the water crisis through events, fundraising exhibitions and other public awareness campaigns.

Go to the website