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Four rules of produce shopping

It is important to obtain the fruits and vegetables which are highest in nutrient value and then to retain that value prior to consumption of that food. To make sure you are getting the most nutritious foods possible, follow our easy shopping rules whenever possible: Buy produce as close to ripe as you can Shop at local Read More

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Why one “vitamin deficiency” is erroneous

Deficiencies? The idea of a single vitamin deficiency is erroneous for the following reasons: Vitamins are not used individually by the body, they have a synergistic relationship with other vitamins in their use by the body. Vitamins do not come to us by nature in individual packages, or isolated unto themselves. Eg: An orange does Read More

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Why you should be eating raw vegetables, fruits, seeds, and nuts

Did you know a diet of raw fruits, vegetables, sprouts, seeds, and nuts will provide nearly all of the vitamins and nutrients that are needed for the body to function properly? (The exception is Vitamin B12 which is found mainly in meat sources.) A diet high in vegetables will also meet or exceed the recommended Read More

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Foods to eat for mineral deficiency

If you have a mineral deficiency you may wonder which foods to eat to boost your mineral intake. First, read our article: Minerals 101. Then, check out our list of foods below that you should incorporate into your diet. Foods high in Calcium Sesame seeds, Strawberries, Almonds, Figs, Oranges, Dates, Green leafy Vegetables. Foods high Read More

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The difference between junk food and real food

Real foods come from nature as complete packages. They have everything in them necessary for the body to process and assimilate that food for use by the body. Real Foods Contain: Glucose – Energy (fuel) Protein – Building component of body tissues Minerals- Catalysts and building components Enzymes– increase efficiency (catalyst) Water Junk foods are: Read More