If It's not Food, Don't Eat It!
If It's not Food, Don't Eat It!by Dr. Jack Harvey, Dr. Tim Wright & Dr. Ben Sabo
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The very definition of food is that it is nourishing to the body. Consequently, anything that is not nourishing to the body (pseudo-foods containing refined sugars, hydrogenated oils, and chemical additives such as MSG, artificial colorings and sweeteners, etc.) is not food- don’t eat it! And if you do, wait a long time before you do it again so you body can recover.
Eliminate or relegate stimulants to rare occasions. Stimulants or extreme foods send the body’s chemistry soaring out of balance causing a variety of symptoms including fatigue, brain fog, attention deficit, irritability, and weight gain. Stimulants include: sugars and other refined carbohydrates (high fructose corn syrup, white refined flour, etc.) refined salt, caffeine, and alcohol. Fewer stimulants equal more health, more energy, better attitudes, and fewer colds and flu.
Eat an abundance of whole, fresh, natural foods. Anything that comes in a box, can, or package is a processed food (with the exception of some unprocessed brown rice or legumes). Whole, fresh, natural foods (preferably organic) such as produce, meats, fish, poultry, whole grains, legumes, and seeds are always the best choice for your family. When you do consume processed foods, natural brand foods are best, as they do not contain toxic, chemical additives.
The Standard American Diet
In America between 1980 and 1997, the average per capita consumption of major food commodities per person, per year include:
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11 lbs. of red meat
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580 lbs. of dairy products
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29 lbs. of ice cream
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53 gallons of soft drinks
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66 lbs. of fats and oils
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39 gallons of alcohol
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150 lbs. of wheat
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24 gallons of COFFEE
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154 lbs. of sugar
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*All information adapted from Kelly Hayford, CNC.
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Dr. Jack Harvey
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Dr. Ben Sabo
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