“Chew your food!” Do you remember your mom telling you that while you were eating? Mom knew what she was talking about. Here’s why -­- Chewing your food (or the technical term is mastication) is so important! It’s one of the first steps of the digesting process. Your body has to break down the food ...

Pastor Warren recruited three nationally known doctors—Dr. Daniel Amen, Dr. Mark Hyman, and Dr. Mehmet Oz—to coach him in getting healthy and help him design The Daniel Plan to be used at Saddleback Church in California. All three doctors graciously volunteered their expertise and time for free because they care about our health. Two of ...

Clear thinking, moist skin, healthy kidneys, and bountiful energy — they all depend on an adequate daily intake of water. Are you getting enough liquids? And if you work out, are you getting the right kind? Find out why you should look before you gulp. When 23-year-old exercise physiology student Julie Moss crawled, staggered and ...

Picture yourself when you were a fifth grader, probably nine or ten years old. Do you remember … Looking into the sky watching clouds morph into zoo animals and cartoon characters? Running with outstretched arms like Superman or Wonder Woman, saving the entire city? Playing tag, getting caught, and laughing so hard you couldn’t breathe? ...

I’m going to tell you about something today that’s a secret. It’s a powerful tool that you have with you all the time, every moment of every day that you might not know about – and it can change your life. It’s called your breath! We all breathe and we don’t really think about it, ...

“Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly.” (Colossians 3:16a NIV) Just like you need physical food for physical strength, you need spiritual food for spiritual strength. The Bible describes itself as spiritual food — the water, milk, bread, and meat of our spiritual lives. It’s everything you need for sustenance. If you were ...

If you want to feel your best and do your best thinking, you have to give your brain and body high-quality nutrition.  Certain foods offer an abundance of bliss-enhancing nutrients that can help you feel more relaxed and lift your mood, naturally.   Here are just 5 of my favorites: 1. Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate:  Cacao beans—used ...

Knowing full well we are short on time and often money, fast food manufacturers and grocers lure us into convenient, heavily processed meals that take a toll on our waistline, our overall health, and believe it or not, our budget. With our busy lives, these temptations seem so much easier and affordable than cooking. Between ...

Serves 4 1 pound skinless boneless chicken Pinch of salt 1 tablespoon grape seed or extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup raw walnuts 2 cups fresh basil leaves 2 garlic cloves Pinch of salt (additional) Slice the chicken into thin strips. Toss with salt. Heat 1 tablespoon of grape ...

As a follow-up to The Daniel Plan church campaign, we invite you and your church to continue your journey toward better health through The Daniel Plan Five Essential Series.  This groundbreaking program will equip you with practical tools and resources to bring health into every area of your life.  You will take a deeper dive into all the ...