WATER; water is an essential nutrient involved in every function of the body. It helps transport nutrients and waste products in and out of cells. We need to drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of pure water each day.



CARBOHYDRATES; carbohydrates supply the body with energy. The best carbohydrates are from plants and include: fruits, vegetables, legumes (peas, beans) or milk and milk products. Young children require higher amounts of dairy products as they grow. Adults should refrain from too many dairy products, because they are acid forming foods.

PROTEIN; Protein is essential for growth and development as it provides energy and is required to manufacture hormones, antibodies, enzymes and tissue. The correct proteins also help maintain the proper acid-alkaline balance in the body. Protein can be found in meat, fish, poultry, eggs, hemp hearts, grains, legumes, leafy green vegetables, beans, brown rice, some nuts, milk and dairy products.

FATS; fat is the most concentrated source of energy. Children require more fat for normal brain development. All humans need fat to provide energy to the body. We get our fat from animal and dairy products, as well as the different types of oil.These are the recommended healthy oils;Butter, Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Hemp Oil, and Grape Seed Oil. Some fats are good for us and others are not. It is important for a person to research the information on good fats versus bad fats.

There are many different eating plans and each person must find one that suits their body and lifestyle.

The newest health information is now suggesting that over 50% of all the food that we consume should come from vegetables and fruits. The Canadian Cancer Society suggests 8 to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Most of these should be raw. You have the knowledge about the basic foods we need to maintain a healthy body. Don't forget; we also need, high quality nutritional products to help us live longer and healthier lives. Here is the rest of the story.

FOODS WE SHOULD ELIMINATE

There are many foods that we all like to eat, but they can be harmful and don't offer any nutritional value. We should eliminate these foods from our diets: All white food, white flour, white sugar, white rice, and white pasta. Junk food; such as soda, candy and chips. Prepackaged foods, frozen dinners, commercially prepared frozen foods. Processed meats, commercially canned foods, such as vegetables, fruits, baby foods, juices, sauces, condiments and margarine.

Right now you might be feeling overwhelmed, but if you start slowly and change your shopping habits bit by bit, your taste buds will change and you will embrace the new eating plan. Soon you will have a healthy, vibrant body!