Diet

The dietary element of the Fullness of Life programme will address the following United Nations Millennium Goals (UNMDG) by achieving the targets set by the United Nations. Progress towards the UNMDG will be measured against the United Nation’s own indicators as listed.

UNMDG: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger

Target: Halve, by 2015, the proportion of people who suffer from hunger.

Indicators
(a) A decrease in underweight children under five years of age.
(b) A decrease in the number of people receiving less than the minimum level of dietary energy consumption.

Because of the wider effects of a good diet in terms of general health, well-being and ability, the following UNMDG will also – at least in part – be impacted by the dietary element of the Fullness of Life programme:

UNMDG: Achieve universal primary education

Target: Ensure that, by 2015, children everywhere, boys and girls alike, will be able to complete a full course of primary schooling.

Indicators
(a) An increase in net enrolment ratio in primary education
(b) An increase in proportion of pupils starting grade 1 who reach last grade of primary

UNMDG: Reduce child mortality

Target: Reduce by two-thirds, between 1990 and 2015, the under-five mortality rate

Indicators
(a) A reduction in under-five mortality rate
(b) A reduction in infant mortality rate

UNMDG: Improve maternal health

Target: Reduce by three-quarters, between 1990 and 2015, the maternal mortality ration.

Indicator
(a) A reduction in the maternal mortality rate

UNMDG: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases

Target: Have halted by 2015 and begun to reverse the incidence of malaria and other major diseases.

Indicator
(a) A reduction in the incidence, prevalence and death rates associated with tuberculosis

A well-known phrase in the West is that, “You are what you eat.” An observed phenomenon in much of the developing world is an attitude of passivity that prevents many from taking measures that would give them more control over their lives and destinies. This attitude of resignation is caused in part, according to modern research, by the poor diet experienced by many.

As part of changing peoples lives and fortunes it will be necessary to change their diets. Based upon extensive research by leading nutritionists, Fullness of Life will introduce the following dietary goals for participants:

1. To eat wholefoods – wholegrains, lentils, beans, nuts, seeds, fresh fruit and vegetables;
2. To eat a minimum of five servings of fruit and vegetables each day. The concentration will be upon dark green, leafy and root vegetables such as watercress, carrots, sweet potatoes, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, spinach, green beans and peppers. Fruits should include apples, pears, berries, melon, citrus fruit and bananas.
3. To eat four or more servings per day of wholegrains such as rice, millet, rye, oats, wholewheat, corn or quinoa and breads and pasta.
4. To reduce any form of sugar, and foods with added sugar.
5. To eat oily fish two to three times a week, to provide a good source of Omega-3.
6. To eat eggs regularly.
7. To eat seeds and nuts. The best seeds are flax, hemp, pumpkin, sunflower and sesame. They are best ground and added to meals.
8. To reduce fried foods, processed foods and saturated fat from meat and diary products.

These goals will contribute to increased mental energy, a more positive mood and a sharper mind. Additionally, this attention to diet will strengthen then immune system and improve overall health.

All suggested items in the dietary element of the programme may be substituted for a local equivalent of equal benefit.