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This is the age of Science and
Technology, of wonder drugs, hormones and synthetic compounds. Many
health conscious people who are anxious to maintain good health spend
large sums of money on such wonder drugs and synthetic vitamins, on
expensive food like abalone, bird's nest and ginseng without realizing
that the key to good health is a balanced diet, healthy lifestyle and
good eating habits.
There are numerous health disorders that
can be easily prevented and economically treated by selecting natural
food rich in minerals, vitamins, important nutrients and other
substances that have medicinal and curative properties. For example,
the ancients knew that "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." They
knew that the humble apple cleansed the blood, controlled high blood
pressure and eased the flow of urine. Now science has shown that
apples lower sodium chloride and increases potassium and alkaline
reserves. Even an onion can prevent heart attack and lower blood
cholesterol.
The health conscious people who are
always eager to maintain good looks and good health always believe
that health is wealth and the key to that is a balance diet of natural
food such as fruits and vegetables. Hippocrates, the father of
medicine, said "Your food shall be your medicine." He was of course,
referring to farm fresh foods, prepared by nature for man's
nutritional needs. Unfortunately the average person today lives on
"convenience foods" artificially flavored and devoid of vital
nutrients.
This practical guide on healthy natural
foods is created to give a better understanding of the natural way to
good health based on the use of plants, vegetables, fruits and grains. |