The Real Secret to Health

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Terry T. Shintani, M.D., J.D., M.P.H.

• The Real Secret
• to Health

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Making the HawaiiDiet Work For You
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Practical Principles of the HawaiiDiet

• The HawaiiDiet can work for you on many levels.
  Remember, if you have any health problems or are
  on any medications, check with your doctor before
  changing your diet.
• He or she will want to monitor how any changes
  may affect you if you are on medication or are
  otherwise in poor health.

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• After you've done that, or if you don't need to,
  take a moment to carefully contemplate the
  following sugges- tions. Even though these aren't
  all strictly dietary prin- ciples, if you
  integrate them into your program it will work
  better, and you'll enjoy it more. You'll also be
  far more likely to make the HawaiiDiet a
  permanent part of your lifestyle, so you can
  enjoy the results of weight loss and improved
  health all the rest of your days.

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• 1. Again, if you have any health problems, check
  with your doctor to make sure that it's okay to
  follow this diet. If you are taking any
  medication, it is especially important that you
  check with your doctor to see if you need to be
  monitored for medication adjustments.
•  2. Next, understand the basic principles of the
  Hawaii- Diet including the cultural principles
  such as lokahi as described in this book.
  Understand that every-thing is connected and that
  our food affects our health, our work
  performance, our emotions, and even our spiritual
  development.

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• 3. Eat the way our ancestors ate. Enjoy the
  multicultural cuisine of the HawaiiDiet, using
  the Hawaii- Diet Pyramid as your guide.
• 4. Eat foods in their whole form as much as
  possible. Use the Shintani Mass Index of Food
  (also known as SMI) as a way to assist in the
  selection of these foods.

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• 5. Keep your cholesterol intake to zero or very
  low. The HawaiiDiet encourages a plant-based
  diet and if you must use flesh foods, it should
  be no more than an average of one ounce per day.
• 6. Keep the fat content very low (around 10 of
  calories), unless there is some evidence that you
  can handle a higher fat diet. Remember that the
  fat should come from whole plant-based sources,
  if possible.

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• 7. Eat foods in harmony with the seasons, your
  local- ity, and your climate. If possible eat
  fresh, whole, plant-based foods grown
  organically.
• 8. Eat in a relaxed manner, preferably with
  others. Take time to chew and enjoy your food
  do so with gratitude.
• 9. Exercise at least 30 to 40 minutes daily, or
  at least every other day.

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• 10. Remember that optimal health involves all
  aspects of your being. This includes spiritual,
  mental, emo- tional, and physical aspects. It
  includes your thoughts and actions, and your
  relationship with the land through the food you
  eat. It includes your relationship with others
  and your relationship with the Almighty. When all
  this is in harmony, stress is reduced and health
  is maximized.

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There are a number of simple things you can do to
reduce stress and contribute to your overall
health.

• For example
• Say a prayer daily
• Meditate daily
• Laugh daily
• Sing a happy song every day
• Do something for someone else, with no
  expectation of reward.

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• 11. Always remember where the healing comes from.
  It comes from the Almighty. Therefore, say a
  grace before each meal. Start each meal by asking
  the Lord to bless the food and be grateful for
  the life- giving qualities which he has put into
  the food that you eat.
• 12. In addition to saying grace, pray and
  meditate each day to enhance your connection to
  the Source.

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What To Expect When You Begin the HawaiiDiet

• The HawaiiDiet is not a diet at all. There is no
  calorie counting or any portion size control on
  the diet. It is an "all you can eat" diet.

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How Much Will I Lose?

• Average weight loss has been around 11 pounds for
  this time.

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Health Changes

• For those who have health problems, changes may
  be dramatic. Be sure to check with your doctor if
  you have any health problems, as we have
  previously sug- gested. People on the HawaiiDiet
  have experienced dramatic improvement in their
  blood sugar, blood pressure, and in countless
  symptoms.

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What About Later?

• The HawaiiDiet is designed to be a whole
  lifestyle program one which will forever change
  the ways in which you understand your food and
  your relationship to it.
• The recipes will also serve you well.

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• For additional support and information, you may
  want to read my Dr. Shintani's Eat More, Weigh
  Less Diet book, which explains in greater depth
  why this program induces weight loss without
  calorie restriction.
• It also offers you 177 delicious cholesterol-free
  recipes you can use on this diet.

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The HawaiiDiet Pyramid

• An important tool of the HawaiiDiet is the
  HawaiiDiet Pyramid.
• The USDA "Food Guide Pyramid" is itself an
  improvement over the old "Four Food Groups"
  dietary recommendation.

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