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WHOLE FOODS ARE THE HEALTHIEST
Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "There is always
a best way of doing everything." I say, "Whole
Foods are the best way to get nutrient
density." Among the thousands of different
whole foods our world provides, the majority of
them, each contain most of the nutrients our
bodies need.
Nutrient density is a measure of the amount of
nutrients a food contains in comparison to the
number of calories. A food is more nutrient
dense when the level of nutrients is high in
relationship to the number of calories the food
contains. By eating whole foods, you'll get all
the essential nutrients that you need for
excellent health, including vitamins, minerals,
phyto-nutrients, essential fatty acids, fiber
and more for the least number of calories.
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The
healthiest foods are whole foods complete with all their
rich natural endowment of nutrients. They have not been
highly processed nor do they contain synthetic,
artificial or irradiated ingredients. And whenever
possible, the Healthier way of Eating
means purchasing "Earth Friendly Grown" foods,
since they not only promote your health, but also the
health of our planet, from which the whole foods come.
The
Healthiest Foods are common "everyday" foods.
These include the fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts
and seeds, as well nut-seed-vegetable and grain oils,
herbs and spices that are familiar to most people.
Although there are many foods that are exceptionally
nutritious, many of them are not readily available in
different areas of the country. The Healthiest Foods
are foods that the majority of people can easily find at
their local market.
Whole foods that are not only familiar and available,
but are also affordable, especially if you purchase them
locally and in season are the best. This is also the
time when they are the freshest and of the best quality.
The
Healthiest Foods are also some of the world's best
tasting foods. Find and create recipes using the
Healthiest Whole Foods that do not overpower, but
enhance, the unique flavor of each food. Each recipe
should provide a flavor adventure so you can discover
new ways to experience and enjoy the great natural
tastes of whole foods. We are by design; it appears,
meant to experience pleasure in all we do. Whole food
delights and pleasures us. I have yet to see
anyone swallow pills and capsules and shout, "oh nummy
that tastes and smells so good!" Yet pleasure is a
huge part of nutrition. Pleasure triggers the brain
chemistry that prepares and triggers the entire
metabolic nutritional process for acceptance by the
cells. The cells wait for delivery in great
anticipation. You can feel their excitement from the
top of your head to the bottom of your feet. Just
observe babies or children who are hungry and see food
coming.
Plant Whole Foods are always under attack. Keep in mind
E.Coli, Salmonella, and other potentially deadly
critters only come from animals with intestines. When
the media attacks green onions eaten at a restaurant for
an E.Coli death or a "food poisoning outbreak"
over Salmonella, remember this: green onions don't have
intestines!! Nor do grapes, apples or peanuts! If you
have a nasty allergic reaction to plant whole foods
there is nothing wrong with the food, there is something
wrong with you! And its so cool because you can fix
you!
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