The best, most desirable diet for superior health should be comprised primarily of three basic whole food groups. These foods are adaptable for everyone and will provide adequate amounts of all the nutrients necessary for the maintenance of optimal health, including high-quality protein in sufficient quantities. It’s important to eat healthy and build your daily menu around foods from these three key food groups that are indigenous to your area and grown locally (from organic farms whenever possible). Make sure your diet consists of a variety of fresh whole foods from these three food groups.
#1. Grains, Vegetables, Beans, Seeds and Nuts – This is the most important and powerful health food group of all. The good nutrition of these foods is second to none because they contain the secret of life itself: the germ! The germ is the reproductive power and spark of life in all seeds, and is essential to life, health, and reproductive capacity. This food group contains all the essential nutrients for human growth and maintenance of health. Although all grains and seeds are beneficial, it’s best to eat efficiently those eaten by your ancestors and those grown locally.
Contrary to what you may have heard, buckwheat, almonds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and peanuts contain complete proteins, which are comparable in biological quality value to animal proteins. This food group is also the best natural source of essential unsaturated fatty acids, which are necessary for maintaining health. The vitamin content (especially vitamin E and B vitamins) of this food group is second to none. Cereals, nuts and seeds are also a treasure chest of minerals and trace elements. Minerals also help balance the body’s chemistry, especially with regards to alkalinity and acidity. This group also contains pacifarins, which increase the body’s natural resistance to physical ailments. And finally, whole grains, vegetables, legumes and seeds provide the body with the necessary fiber and roughage content. This is essential to avoid all kinds of colon and intestinal tract problems that currently plague our nation as a result of refined and processed foods.
The best cereals to eat are buckwheat, oats, millet and brown rice. Most other grains are beneficial, but be careful with wheat as it is one of the most common allergens today. These grains can be eaten daily in the form of cereals, porridge, breads, pancakes, soups, etc. or sprouted. Cooking or sprouting the grains actually helps release vital minerals by breaking the mineral-phytin bond so that the minerals can be assimilated in the intestinal tract. The best seeds are flax seeds, chia seeds, sesame seeds, and pumpkin seeds. Be careful with sunflower seeds because they are extremely vulnerable to rancidity. The best nuts are almonds and hazelnuts. DO NOT buy roasted nuts and seeds because high heat makes them carcinogenic. Always and only eat fresh raw nuts and seeds, including raw almond butter and raw peanut butter.
#2. vegetables – This is the next most important food group to incorporate into your daily diet. Vegetables are a rich source of minerals, vitamins, and enzymes. Most green leafy vegetables also contain complete proteins of the highest quality. Some vegetables, such as green beans, squash, yams, and potatoes, should be steamed or baked. However, most vegetables should be eaten RAW in the form of a daily salad. Some exceptions would be spinach and chard, which contain too much toxic oxalic acid, and asparagus. Vegetables from the cabbage family should be cooked or prepared in lactic acid fermented form. Garlic and onion are powerful health-promoting vegetables that should be a part of your diet. Other great vegetables are Jerusalem artichokes, horseradish, black radish, celery root, and parsley. Be sure to also include root vegetables in your diet, such as carrots, potatoes, beets, turnips, parsnips, and sweet potatoes. Potatoes are extremely nutritious and are best baked or steamed. Keep in mind that potatoes should be stored in a dark place because a highly toxic chemical, solanine, develops when exposed to light. Also, be sure to remove the “eyes” (sprouts) from the potato before cooking.
#3. fruit – Fruits are a powerful source of vitamins, minerals and trace elements, as well as easily digestible fruit sugars. In addition, they are an excellent cleansing food for breakfast, and can be taken between meals, but not with meals. It is best to eat RAW fruits, fresh and in season, because they quickly lose their vitamin content. It is also beneficial to eat fruits dried in the sun, but that are not sulfurized and preferably organically grown. Avoid all dried fruits with sulfur preservatives. The best sun-dried fruits to eat are raisins, figs, apricots, and currants. Now, two warnings about eating fruit: eat fruit in moderation, and eat fruit plain on an empty stomach. Eating too much fruit will put too much sugar in your bloodstream, and eating fruit with other foods will cause them to rot in your system and lead to poor digestion.
Daily quote: “There is much truth in the saying that a man becomes what he eats. Healthy food = healthy body. Unhealthy food = unhealthy body.” -Gandhi