Natural foods are an important part of holistic nutrition. Foods such as
vegetables, fish, fowl, and other meats, as well as whole grains, fresh juices,
and herbal teas are all considered natural foods. Most large supermarkets have
Natural or Health Food sections in their stores. Farmers markets and farm
stands offer a wide variety of natural foods.
Foods that are high in fat, cholesterol, and sugar should be used in
moderation. Processed foods should be avoided as much as possible as should
foods that contain sugar substitutes such as aspartame and neotame. These foods
are full of toxins and can be damaging to your health.
Food Preparation
Eating freshly cooked and prepared meals can provide more energy than foods
that are prepared ahead of time or foods that are left over from other meals.
Overcooking foods can cause many important vitamins and minerals to be cooked
out of the food.
It is also wise to try new foods in small amounts until you are sure that
you will not have an allergic reaction to the food. Try not to add too many new
foods to your diet at one time. If one type of food does cause an allergic
reaction you will know which one is the culprit?
Foods that are not easily digestible are not beneficial to our health. Try
to eat foods that are prepared warm or hot and chew food very well before
swallowing. Warm beverages are better to have with a meal because cold
beverages slow the digestion process and make a meal much harder to digest.