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CONDUCT
C10 - Jainism in Action
Protein and Amino Acids
Two or more servings a day Legumes -- beans, peas, and lentils -- are all good sources of fiber, protein, iron, calcium, zinc, and B vitamins. This group also includes almonds and nuts, chickpeas, all Indian beans like Mung and Dal, baked and re-fried beans, soymilk, and soy derivatives like Tempeh and textured vegetable protein.
Serving size: 1/2 cup cooked beans, 4 ounces tofu or Tempeh, 8 ounces soymilk Vegetable Fats and Oils
Use sparingly Sweets and salt are in this food group. Fats and Oils are full of calories and cholesterol. Use them sparingly while cooking. Do not cook at too high temperatures because that will destroy most of the nutrients. Limit the use of spices to avoid acidity. Unbleached flour is best, as it keeps nutrients. If we maintain these food groups and the portions recommended, and add exercise to our daily routine, we will remain healthy. Examples of Jain-friendly items: Breakfast Cheerios, Cocoa Puffs, Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies, Fruit by the Foot, Kix, Pop Tarts (Several unfrosted varieties), Bisquick powder for pancakes and waffles Snacks Triscuit, Wheat Thins, Soy Crisps, Fritos, Ritz, Snyder's Pretzel Sticks, Famous Amos Sandwich Cookies, Nabisco Teddy Grahams, Baked Goods, Duncan Hines Brownie & Cake Mixes, Jello-O Instant Pudding, Krispy Kreme, Fruit Pies, Little Debbie Cake Donuts, Wonder Bread 02 Yoga, Health and Spirituality The following exercises are a good workout routine for the entire body. Eye Exercises
Like any other muscles, the eye muscles need exercise if they are to be healthy and strong. Most of the time we shift our gaze minimally from left to right, like when reading. By moving the eyes in every direction, without turning your head at all, can help strengthen eye muscles, help to prevent eyestrain, and improve eyesight. Breathe normally while you are practicing these exercises. Rolling your eyeballs: Look up; look down (x5). Look far right; look far left (x5). Look top right; look bottom left (x5); look top left; look bottom right (x5). Look up, circle around slowly-clockwise (x5); anti-clockwise (x5). Hold your thumb up about a foot from your face. Then look at your thumb, then at the wall beyond your thumb, then back (x5).
Palming: Rub your palms together vigorously until they feel warm. Now cup your hands over your closed
eyes, without pressing too hard. The heat and the darkness will soothe and relax your eyes Tadasan (Palm Tree Pose)
Steps Stand erect, feet together, hands folded in front. Keep spine and neck straight and abdomen in normal contour. Focus eyes on a point in front. Compendium of Jainism - 2015
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