AND WHAT ARE YOU EATING?

What are your children eating?

These dietary guidelines come from the WESTON A. PRICE FOUNDATION. They make a lot more sense to me than "politically correct" nutritional guidelines which are supposed to make us healthy. All carbohydrates are not the same, all fats are not the same and all proteins are not the same. We cannot be healthy on plastic foods that are sold in the marketplace. We cannot do well with irradiated, processed, preserved, sugared, hydrogenated foods that may look good, maybe taste good but ultimately are not fit for human metabolism.

I was raised on healthy food, back when it was easy to buy fresh, naturally raised, unprocessed products. It is hard to believe that many of the old foods have been adulterated. Corn Flakes and Rice Krispies have morphed into sugary cereal. Aren't there enough sugary cereals? Is it any wonder our children are getting fatter and unhealthier by the minute. When they are not eating at home, they eat fast foods at school and restaurants. Food is prepared with can openers and French Fries has become a lunch. We need to teach our children to make healthy food choices and to exercise, and we need to eat wisely, to exercise and to set the proper example.

The following guidelines, may be helpful for us to choose foods which contribute to building healthy bodies.

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DIETARY GUIDELINES

Eat whole, natural foods.

Eat only foods that will spoil, but eat them before they do.

Eat naturally-raised meat including fish, seafood, poultry, beef, lamb, game, organ meats and eggs.

Eat whole, naturally-produced milk products from pasture-fed cows, preferably raw and/or fermented dairy, such as whole yogurt, cultured butter, whole cheeses and fresh and sour cream.

Use only traditional fats and oils including butter and other animal fats, extra virgin olive oil, expeller expressed sesame and flax oil and the tropical oils - coconut and palm.

Eat fresh fruits and vegetables, preferably organic, in salads and soups, or lightly steamed.

Use whole grains and nuts that have been prepared by soaking, sprouting or sour leavening to neutralize phytic acid and other anti-nutrients.

Include enzyme-enhanced lacto-fermented vegetables, fruits, beverages and condiments on a regular basis.

Prepare homemade meat stocks from the bones of chicken, beef, lamb or fish and use in soups and sauces.

Use herb teas and coffee substitutes in moderation.

Use filtered water for cooking and drinking.

Use unrefined Celtic sea salt and a variety of herbs and spices for food interest and appetite stimulation.

Make your own salad dressing using raw vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and expeller expressed flax oil.

Use natural sweeteners in moderation, such as raw honey, maple syrup, dehydrated cane sugar juice and stevia.

Use only un-pasteurized wine or beer in strict moderation with meals.

Cook only in stainless steel, cast iron, glass or good quality enamel pots.

Use only natural supplements.

Get plenty of sleep, exercise and natural light.

Think positive thoughts and minimize stress.

Practice forgiveness.

DIETARY DANGERS

Don't eat commercially processed foods such as cookies, cakes, crackers, TV dinners, soft drinks, packaged sauce mixes, etc.

Avoid all refined sweeteners such as sugar, dextrose, glucose and high fructose corn syrup.

Avoid white flour, white flour products and white rice.

Avoid all hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated fats and oils.

Avoid all vegetable oils made from soy, corn, safflower, canola or cottonseed.

Do not use polyunsaturated oils for cooking, sautéing or baking.

Avoid fried foods.

Do not practice strict vegetarianism; animal products provide vital nutrients not found in plant foods.

Avoid products containing protein powders.

Avoid pasteurized milk; do not consume low fat milk, skim milk, powdered milk or imitation milk products.

Avoid battery-produced eggs and factory-farmed meats.

Avoid highly processed luncheon meats and sausage containing MSG and other additives.

Avoid rancid and improperly prepared seeds, nuts and grains found in granolas, quick rise breads and extruded breakfast cereals, as they block mineral absorption and cause intestinal distress.

Avoid canned, sprayed, waxed, bio-engineered or irradiated fruits and vegetables.

Avoid artificial food additives, especially MSG, hydrolyzed vegetable protein and aspartame, which are neurotoxins. Most soups, sauce and broth mixes and commercial condiments contain MSG, even if not so labeled.

Avoid caffeine-containing beverages such as coffee, tea, soft drinks. Avoid chocolate.

Avoid aluminum-containing foods such as commercial salt, baking powder and antacids. Do not use aluminum cookware or aluminum-containing deodorants.

Do not drink fluoridated water.

Avoid synthetic vitamins and foods containing them.

Do not drink distilled liquors.

Do not use a microwave oven

WHAT IS WRONG WITH POLITICALLY CORRECT NUTRITION?

PC DIETARY GUIDELINES		PC DIETARY DANGERS
Avoid saturated fats		Saturated fats play many important roles in the body. They provide integrity to the cell membrane, enhance the body's use of essential fatty acids, enhance the immune system, protect the liver and contribute to strong bones. Saturated fats do not cause heart disease. In fact, saturated fats are the preferred food for the heart. Your body makes saturated fats out of carbohydrates.
Limit cholesterol		Dietary cholesterol contributes to the strength of the intestinal wall and helps babies and children develop a healthy brain and nervous system. Foods that contain cholesterol also provide many other important nutrients. Only oxidized cholesterol, found in powdered milk and eggs, contributes to heart disease. Powdered milk is added to 1% and 2% milk.
Use more polyunsaturated oils		Polyunsaturates in more than small amounts contribute to cancer, heart disease, autoimmune diseases, learning disabilities, intestinal problems and premature aging. Large amounts of polyunsaturated fats are new to the human diet, due to the modern use of commercial liquid vegetable oils.
Avoid red meat		Red meat is a rich source of nutrients that protect the heart and nervous system including vitamins B12 and B6, zinc, phosphorus, carnitine and Coenzyme Q10.
Cut back on eggs		Eggs are nature's perfect food, providing excellent protein, the gamut of nutrients and important fatty acids that contribute to the health of the brain and nervous system. Americans had less heart disease when they ate more eggs. Egg substitutes cause rapid death in test animals.
Eat lean meat and drink lowfat milk		Lean meat and lowfat milk lack fat soluble vitamins needed to assimilate protein and minerals in meat and milk. Consumption of low-fat foods can lead to depletion of vitamin A and D reserves.
Limit fat consumption to 30% of calories		30% calories as fat is too low for most people, leading to low blood sugar and fatigue. Traditional diets contained 40% to 80% of calories as healthy fats, mostly of animal origin.
Eat 6-11 servings of grains per day		Most grain products are made from white flour, which is devoid of nutrients. Additives in white flour can cause vitamin deficiencies. Whole grain products can cause mineral deficiencies and intestinal problems unless properly prepared.
Restrict salt		Salt is crucial to digestion and assimilation. Salt is also necessary for the development and functioning of the nervous system.
At least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day		Fruits and vegetables receive an average of 10 applications of pesticides, from seed to storage. Consumers should seek out organic produce. Quality counts!
Eat more soy foods		Modern soy foods block mineral absorption, inhibit protein digestion, depress thyroid function and contain potent carcinogens.