Vital Impact Nutrition

Before I begin let me answer the question that you would surely ask: Why am I telling my story?

Answer: Simply because if I can do what I have done, anyone can do it. It is meant to be an inspirational account of my 20 year's journey to Living Health!

It was not until I was 43 years old that my passion for health had any signs of manifestation. I smoked 45 cigarettes a day. I ate all kinds of meats. I drank alcohol like a fish. I enjoyed all kinds of junk foods. I did not do any exercises. My business kept me on tenterhooks all the time. There was no dearth of stress. I did not take time off for leisure or relaxation.

…We vaguely know that all the things that I have mentioned are bad for health. But we lack the knowledge and hence the will to make changes in our lifestyles...

Until the age of 43, I was acutely aware that if I did not do something about my life-style, I was definitely heading for a painful and tragic old age and a disastrous end. This constant nagging feeling helped me to one day suddenly quit smoking, drinking, and meat eating. This was, without a doubt, a major breakthrough in the saga of my life. I can even term it as a miracle!

Inspired by some of American buddies, I got into health business. In the year 1987, I started a company in California to manufacture and distribute a line of food supplements. A very dear friend of mine by the name of Charles Bywaters took upon himself the mantle of launching a new line of unique supplements. We invented the brand name VITAL IMPACT^® and launched a great line of supplements under this brand name in the year 1989.

I, as the owner of this business, felt a great sense of shame when I discovered that I knew so little about human body and its nutritional needs. Therefore I decided to get myself educated in the science of health. I enrolled for a bachelor degree in Clayton School of Natural Health, Alabama. Later I did my Masters and went on to do my Ph. D. in Nutrition. I also completed a doctor’s degree in naturopathy.

With the knowledge of what our lives are being subjected to, I then decided to make some serious shifts in my life...

After a long struggle, with the adjusting of my eating habits, I have now succeeded in bringing some sanity to my lifestyle including my eating habits.

Allow me to share the result of my 20 years' labor – my current life-style and healthy tips.

	Immediately upon waking I drink two glasses of water (earlier my day used to start with a cup of tea)
	After two hours of Yoga, I take a cup of light Darjeeling tea with one Biscuit containing 0.3 grams of fat.
	For my breakfast I take a large bowl of fruits, a large bowl of salads, egg white omelette prepared with traces of olive oil and brown bread. (Earlier there were no fruits or salads. The egg used to be whole prepared in a lot of oil. Also I used to eat Paratha – an Indian stuffed bread cooked in oil at least three time a week). I also take two slices of Salmon on the days when I do not take eggs.
	For Lunch I take brown rice with Indian lentils and vegetables coked in little olive oil.
	During the entire day I drink at least 1.5 liters of water. ( Earlier I did not drink even half a liter of water daily, which had led to some kidney problems)
	Sometimes before dinner I take 40 ml of red wine.
	For dinner I eat Chinese stir fried greens with brown rice. I also eat fruits. ( Earlier I used to eat a heavy meal cooked in an unhealthy style – it could be spicy and oily chicken, or other meat dishes)
	After dinner my desert consists of Oatabix (made from oat fiber) with a glass of skimmed milk

Complete (Whole Food vitamins and minerals from VITAL IMPACT)

1 tablet twice daily

Vital Tone
(GAGs + Omega 3 + Kelp, Whole Food nutrients from VITAL IMPACT)

2 capsules twice daily

GTF Chromium (Food form, from VITAL IMPACT)

2 caps twice daily

Prostate Tone Gold
(Saw Palmetto with A blend of herbal extract, from VITAL IMPACT)

2 caps twice daily

Vital Bone (Complete Calcium supplement, from VITAL IMPACT)

1 tablet twice daily

Flax seed oil (1000mg, Organic, from Canada)

1 soft gel capsule twice daily

I decided to learn Yoga at the age of 43. At the age of 56 I learnt Indian ancient science of breathing called Pranayama. I regularly do 90 minutes of Yoga and the breathing exercises (Pranayam). I do the treadmill for 25 minutes. Ideally I should be doing it for 60 minutes.

I started learning Yoga at the age of 43. I have also started daily walks.
At the age of 56 I learnt Indian ancient science of breathing called Pranayama.

	I meditate for 90 minutes in the morning and for 60 minutes in the evening.
	I make it a point to spend quality time with my wife. I watch fun movies with her.
	On weekends I go out window-shopping with my dear wife.
	We go out to enjoy Chinese, Thai, or Vietnam food.
	We take short vacations every now and then.

I feel like I am 35. I am very energetic. I am a very happy and fun loving person. I am in optimum state of health. I go to office every day and contribute to work as much as all my young colleagues. I walk very briskly. People half my age find it difficult to keep pace with me. No one offers me seat in the trains because I look strong and agile. They must be assuming that I have grayed prematurely.

	You have to develop a burning passion for Living Health.
	Out of this passion will come the determination to make the necessary changes in your life style.
	Make a constant effort to learn about healthy and unhealthy foods. Consume only healthy foods.
	Be determined to be different from the rest of the pack. You will find yourself lonely when you start making radical changes in your diet and life style.
	Do not be discouraged if you often fail in your determination. Living Health is a continuous process of erring and correcting.