The fortunate man learns these rules from his family. The wise man learns these rules thru his individual experience. The lucky man is reading these rules right now. Practicing these simple and universal dietary rules should become a lifetime habit. Your immune system will remain strong and many acidic and degenerative diseases, which we take for, granted, as a part of ageing will never occur. • By understanding nutrition you can create a healthy diet. • Digestion starts in your mouth. Chew your food well and appreciate its good taste. • Avoid ice-cold beverages and wait 20 minutes before and after eater before consuming liquids. • Do not eat heavy meals upon arising or before retiring for the evening. • Follow your instinct...Eat only when you are hungry and eat in moderation. • Give your system a break on the seventh day. • Consume no saturated fats. • Challenge yourself to consume only simple and natural foods as Nature intended. • Avoid processed foods whenever possible. • Avoid precooked and packaged foods, which are deficient in nutrient and enzyme value. • Consume as much raw foods and foods rich in dietary fiber as possible. • Steam, broil or bake your foods and eat your vegetables as raw as possible. • Eliminate white flour, white sugar, white rice, white table salt and black pepper from your diet. • Cleanse your system periodically by fasting with pure and fresh juices. • Consume foods that are free of toxic insecticides, chemicals and hormones. • Avoid all foods with preservatives and additives. Avoid artificial sweeteners. • Avoid all distilled spirits - a glass or 2 of wine can aid your health. • Eliminate cigarettes, drugs (prescription and recreational) and stress from you life. • Understand the importance of proper nutritional supplementation and practice it. • Drink a minimum of 2 liters of quality drinking water each day. • Take a 20-minute walk everyday and try to get the same amount of sun exposure. • Have a healthy mental attitude and challenge yourself to practice these rules.