Gospel Highlights

To most people, "eating well" usually means avoiding that slice of delicious cheesecake, cutting down on the pizza, not eating fried food, or whatever you may deem "the enemy" - fats, sugars, carbs, calories, whatever. At the same time, we are all so busy and it becomes a feat of Herculean nature just to get dinner -- any dinner -- on the table for our families. It's hard in the everyday hustle and bustle of our busy lives to remember to properly nourish our bodies with the abundance that God so lovingly provides us, the fruit of our beautiful planet. But to properly feed our bodies is to help feed our souls - to eat good nutrition is the way we were created and what will help us lead longer, happier, healthier lives to share with our loved ones.

You may have heard the term "Anti-Oxidant," but probably only from your favorite moisturizer's commercial. The truth is that Anti-Oxidants can work both inside and outside our bodies. They attach to and neutralize free radicals, which are the molecules that can cause inflammation in our tissues and hasten the aging and illness process. Scientists have known for years that a diet rich in Anti-Oxidants leads to better health, and that's why it's so important to get all those servings of fruit and vegetables in your daily diet.

But how do we do that in today's busy world, for ourselves and our children? I was excited to find what has become my own personal solution, Fruit of the Spirit, an Anti-Oxidant-Rich, whole food puree designed specifically for the Christian market. In addition to a wide range of fruits and herbs, many native to the Galilean region, Fruit of the Spirit also has taken some cleansing minerals from the Dead Sea and incorporated them into this delicious drink. Get this: one serving of Fruit of the Spirit equals over five servings of fruit and vegetables.

I was impressed with it and dug deeper into the research to find out more. I learned that Fruit of the Spirit is among the first premium nutritional wellness products to have "Total ORACfn," which is the newest scientific standard for measuring Anti-Oxidant levels. It is so packed with Anti-Oxidants that it neutralizes not one but five types of free radicals that cause damage in humans and contribute to a wide range of health problems. Anti-Oxidants, such as those found in Fruit of the Spirit, support cardiovascular and immune systems, protect against inflammation, and increase metabolism and energy -- not to mention keeping us looking and feeling younger.

I also like the fact that it has zero added sugars and just three grams of carbohydrates per serving. It's also low in calories. It fits into my diet, my lifestyle, and my daily routine, and allows me to do something good for my body every day.

I urge you to feed yourself and your family from the abundance of God's Earth. If we keep ourselves healthier and encourage our children to do the same, we live in our blessedly healthy bodies for longer, and help to free ourselves from the damaging effects of illness. When you feed your body well, your spirit will thank you.

Deborah Ray, a medical technologist and immunologist, was a syndicated radio and television talk host for 26 years. The Deborah Ray Show, which aired three hours daily, six days a week, focused on educating and empowering consumers about achieving a balance of physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Her own health challenges as a Crohn's colitis patient have led her to continue to help educate others on nutritional health through her work with Fruit of the Sprit.