The idea is pretty straightforward. Having good health and nourishing your body, should effectively support the “best you”. Balancing what is healthful versus what is damaging is not as logical as some people may have preferred. But, we can take little objective practices to help us achieve the best version of ourselves. One is through our diet and the idea of eating “all natural” nutritious meals.
What Does “All Natural” Mean? If you can’t read it, if you can’t pronounce, and if you really have reservations about an ingredient, then most likely it is not all natural. Ultimately, all natural is anything that does not contain any artificial ingredients, chemicals, or coloring. But one caveat, do not be fooled by labels. For example, there are meats that are considered all natural, but are injected with “artificial hormones”. Therefore, if you encounter something that says “may contain GMO’s” it is essentially saying that is DOES contain Genetically Modified Organisms a.k.a. NOT NATURAL. Therefore, when in doubt go organic. What Is The Big Deal? The reason is pretty objective. When you eat food, it has to be processed by your organs. The liver is what helps break down the fats and other nutrients. But the liver (like the rest of your body), has been designed (per say) to recognize only natural foods. If you would take in anything not natural (i.e: artificial sweeteners, chemicals, hormones), your organs would not be able to break down the food. The lack of digestion would lead for the artificial “food” to stay in your system. In conclusion, studies have proven that these foods in effect cause obesity (even if it says 0 calories), cancer, and other diseases. What Are Good and Specific Recommendations? The world is a vast and beautiful place with a great variety of acceptable all natural foods. For instance, you have the following of which we consider our staples: Proteins: Organic Chicken, Turkey, and Lean Meat, Fish, Non-GMO Whey Protein, and Milk Fruits: Strawberries and other Berries, Apples, Mangos, Papaya, Grapefruit, and Cactus Fruit. But any organic fruit would help clean your system and help you ensure the best healthy you. For the most part, the anti-oxidants and other nutritious properties help fight diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and high blood pressure (the more color variety the better). Vegetables: Mushrooms, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Scallions, Bok Choy, and Kale. But similar as fruit, any organic vegetable will have the same effect (the more color variety the better). Nuts: Almonds, Peanuts, and Cashews. The good “unsaturated” fats and omegas help satiate hunger and improve the overall system of your body. There are other high nutrition nuts such as Walnuts, Acorns, Pecans, and Pistachios. Legumes: Lentils, Chickpeas, Alfalfa, and other beans. Essentially, these are seeds or fruits from plants that help ensure proper bodily functions. They are agriculturally cultivated and of course, all natural. Fats and Oils: We know this may be hard to believe, but in order to lose fat you must eat a little fat. A tablespoon of olive, coconut, hemp, and saffron oils can help lubricate joints and organs. But beware, over consumption would then render this unhealthy. Takeaway: You deserve the best healthy version of yourself. It starts with the fundamentals. And the best way to begin is through feeding your body food that it can recognize.
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