Foods and Nutrients to Build Healthy Cells

THE BODY-BUILDING FOODS Our bodies need foods rich in protein to build and repair healthier cells.  We also need foods rich in calcium to build and maintain the body’s skeletal framework.  Next, we need foods rich in iron to build the blood, blood cells, and the immune system.  Foods containing iron are whole grains, seeds,…

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Consequences of Inadequate Nutrition

How does malnutrition affect our health and lead to disease? Malnutrition develops when the quality and quantity of nutrients are not enough to support the body’s energy and life support systems.  A series of events occurs beginning with the imbalance and deficiency of nutrients.  This causes the cells to starve, weaken, and malfunction.  Toxins accumulate,…

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Basic Nutrition Truths

      To learn how nutrition can improve health, let’s first look at some basic nutrition truths: 1.  You are what you eat.  Every human body has the same basic nutrition needs for protein, vitamins, minerals, fats, carbohydrates, water, and oxygen.  We get nutrients from the foods and drinks we consume.  Organic, naturally grown, unprocessed, unrefined…

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We Need to Get Fit, Not Fat

Inactivity causes accelerated aging, but regular physical activity reverses it! Nothing holds as much promise for sustained health as a lifetime program of physical exercise.  Regular physical activity positively impacts your health and longevity.  It can prevent, as well as reverse, premature or accelerated aging, especially when combined with proper diet and sensible supplementation.  Young…

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How Can We Detoxify?

·   This is what I recommend:        -Reduce or eliminate toxins in your diet.  Avoid highly processed foods.  Eat foods as close to nature as possible.  Buy organic foods. ·         –Use environmentally safe cleaning products. ·         –Purify the air in your home and workplace.  Do not smoke. ·         –Drink purified water in large amounts. ·        …

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TOXINS, part 2

Let’s continue our discussion about where toxins come from.  Yesterday we talked about soil, food and water.  We will finish up today with air and medications. AIR Tobacco smoke, heaters, air conditioners, household cleaners, detergents, and deodorizers are common sources of indoor pollution at home and in the workplace.  Appliances, such as refrigerators, computers, and…

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