Once again, we are excited that you have joined the Cooper Wellness and Disease Prevention Program. We are committed to preventing and reducing chronic diseases through lifestyle medicine, countless number of people have used this program and they are doing well. This book is a supplement to the Wellness Program Lecture Manual and for maximum health benefits, thesebooks should be used together. You are to use the recipes and exercise routines as guides as you develop healthier habits.Always remember that "good health is a choice and not a destiny", therefore in order to maintain the change for the rest of your life, do the following daily:? Consume an abundant amount of vegetables of allcolors.? Consume four to five servings of fruits.? Consume at least three servings of whole grains.? Consume two to three serving of legumes.? Add small amounts for seeds (chia, flax, pumpkin,sunflower, etc) to your meal.? Consume a handful of nuts.? Perform 30 minutes of moderate exercise at least 4times per week.? Trust God and cultivate a positive mindset.? Drink 8 glasses of water at least.? Sleep on average 7 to 8 hours and rest one day a week.? Persevere until you achieve your goal.