Good health is a combination of necessary rest, continuous
exercise, nutritious foods, fasting, and even a positive happy
attitude. In regards to the need for nutrition, the body can be
likened to an expensive ore-processing machine. Mining low-grade
deposits is like consuming foods low in nutrition. It takes
large amounts of low-grade deposits (food low in nutrition) to
produce the precious metals (vitamins, minerals, etc.) sought
after. Low-grade deposits also contain large amounts of waste
materials, which cause extra work and unnecessary wear and tear
on the equipment (the body). It makes sense to mine higher-grade
deposits (food high in nutrition) where more precious metals
(vitamins, minerals, etc.) can be acquired with less work, and
with less wear and tear on the equipment (the body). “Living
under conditions of modern life, it is important to bear in mind
that the preparation and refinement of food products either
entirely eliminates or in part destroys the vital elements in
the original material.” – United States Department of
Agriculture Our "SAD" (Standard American Diet) diets of today,
are generally comprised of refined and processed food (low grade
deposits). When whole food is refined or processed, essential
nutrients (vitamins, minerals, enzymes, fiber, etc.) are
stripped away and lost. Processed or devitalized food lacks the
complete nutrition our bodies need. Here are a few suggestions
from Dr. John R. Christopher's "Mucusless Diet" to help migrate
to a more nutritious whole food diet providing good health: •
The Do's; eat any whole, live, raw foods. Fruits, vegetables,
whole grains, nuts, seeds, and a small amount of fresh fish or
chemical free chicken. • The Don'ts; eat (or eat less) salt,
eggs, all refined sugars, meat, all milk products, flours and
flour products Do not be concerned because this diet reduces
meat and the commercial types of protein and don't worry about
adding protein, as you will get all that you need in these
foods. The gorilla is built on the same order as the human
being, and he gets all the protein he needs from just fruits,
nuts and seeds. • The best food to start the day is fresh fruit
or a good low heated whole grain. This should be a cereal in its
wholesome state. • Sprouted grains are another excellent and
nutritious food source. Alternate the grains. Almost any live
seed or grain can be sprouted, find the one you like and enjoy.
• Fruit and vegetable juices along with dried fruits are another
wonderful source for this diet. • There are also thousands of
salad combinations available, with some investigation and
experimentation, you will never run short of interesting
combinations. The next eUpdate article will address physical
exercise in greater depth. Nature has everything to offer if you
are willing to indulge. Start today to make these suggestions a
part of your new lifestyle. Enjoy good health and long life!

Mark Dayley