Your health is perhaps the most undervalued asset you possess. Your ability to create, plan, and execute the dream of a lifetime is intricately tied to the “quintessential asset”— your health.

Nothing is more fascinating than to see the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, especially when I encounter a patient that is 90 or 100 years old, living a vibrant, active, and healthy life. One patient of mine, in particular, stands out.

Now more than ever, the consumption of high-quality food is essential to our productivity and survival. The food we eat consists of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, water, and nutrients that nourish us, aid growth, and supply our bodies with the energy needed to carryout our daily activities.

Not long ago, my daughters and I went to a local amusement park for an afternoon of fun and games. While there I noticed something that was incredibly startling to me—entire families that were either overweight or obese; from the momma to the daddy, all the way down to the baby in the buggy. I thought, Is this the future of America and its people? How will we compete in an intensely competitive global economy if most of our people are obese or overweight?

The unprecedented emergence of the coronavirus (COVID-19)pandemic in early 2020 was an event of enormous proportions that has changed the way we work, live, and eat for all time.

The 5 Colors a Day to Better Health Program is superior and can stand up to those products in every way. By following the 5 Colors Program you can expect to have great sex on demand—not wait for 30 minutes or several hours for a pill’s effectiveness to kick in. And the greatest part of the 5Colors Program is that it is all-natural—a diet rich in vegetables and fruits, combined with a regular exercise program.

Enjoyment of food is one of the great pleasures of life. In this chapter, I have compiled delicious and healthy recipes that reflect the spirit of the5 Colors a Day to Better Health Program.

Being truly healthy is three dimensional because it rests on the state of the mind, body, and spirit. Achieving a balance between all three aspects will allow us to live healthier, happier, and more productive lives .For example, taking care of the mind can help lower stress, improve critical thinking, and improve the mood.

While scientists all over the world work hard to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, many health authorities, including the CDC and World Health Organization, are harping on the need to strengthen our immune systems as the best form of defense against severe symptoms of the virus. Note that having a sound immune system won’t prevent you from contracting the virus; however, maintaining an optimal state of health can help you recover from the symptoms much faster if you do catch it.

Over the past two decades of blowing the whistle about escalating amputation rates and advocating healthier lifestyles, my patients have had questions about food and the impact choices can have on their health. Here are some of the most common questions I receive:

I believe that when one is pursuing the road to greater health and vitality, the support, encouragement, and kind words of friends, family and loved ones can make all the difference between success and failure. In this chapter, I want to share some inspiring testimonials from people who have lived the 5 Colors a Day to Better Health philosophy and feel that it has been contributory to their success and enjoyment of life.