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On the Sunny Side of the Day, Part I
by Tara Bianca Tiller
There is nothing better than a day started and supported
with minerals, vitamins, and nutrients!
I remember when I 'graduated' from cereal and milk to museli
and yogurt for breakfast. I had heard of the detrimental affects
of high glycemic value cereals due to a puffing method of
processing cereal grains where they are subjected to high
pressures, then suddenly ejected into a normal atmospheric
pressure, causing the grain to expand sharply. What never
crossed my mind, until years later, was the low nutrient value
of these cereals.
Many cereal-brands typically contain refined carbohydrates.
These refined carbs are digested quite fast and may contribute
to spikes in blood sugar levels, causing appetite swings and
food cravings. They give you a boost, then seem to leave one
deflated of energy. Although many cereals have vitamins added,
the body is not designed to utilize synthetic vitamins.
The body regards them as toxins and attempts to eliminate
them as rapidly as possible. "Thus they act like stimulants,
hasten the ageing process, rob your body of energy, water,
and provide expensive color to your urine."
"Both the recent Finland study published in the New
England Journal of Medicine and the Agnes Fay Morgan experiments
at the University of California at Berkeley in the 1940s proved
that taking synthetic vitamins (MOST VITAMINS ARE SYNTHETIC)
is worse than starvation. The synthetic vitamins will kill
you quicker than not taking them would. In the Finnish
study, there was a statistically significant loss of protection
from lung cancer, stroke, and all other forms of death. There
is often a direct link between synthetic vitamins and fibromyalgia
. One doctor "cured" his patient of fibromyalgia
by taking her off all artificial supplements." (From
http://www.juiceguy.com)
Many people ask me what they can eat for breakfast,
if not cereal, toast, or bacon & eggs...their typical
breakfast meal. Comfort food for the masses! I used to suggest
museli and yogurt. As a glorified, 'adult' version of the
ole breakfast routine, I thought it was the ideal.
Essentially, everyone wants sustanance. They want to feel
fuelled for the day or at least until lunch time. Now, you'll
find me suggesting many raw vegan options to inquiring health
conscious breakfast eaters everywhere.
One of my favourite ways to start the day is with
a green juice or green smoothie made from kale, apple, and
celery. from nature's best. Not only does this green nectar
balance electrolites, but it nourishes every cell on a deep
level, so much that I find I do not feel hungry until many
hours later.
 Other
days I eat a large salad consisting of mango, strawberries,
cucumber, celery, dandelion greens, and dark leafy lettuce.
Of course, it changes seasonally. You can make a green smoothy
out of these ingredients if you are in a hurry, but I love
to savour every solo bite of mango in its whole form. Once
mango are not in season, I'll eat a raspberry or strawberry
n' lettuce salad.
Many people are shocked that I would eat green 'stuff'
in the morning. Nevertheless, I feel stoked after a great
morning salad! Chlorophyll is  extremely
nourishing and is an inner dose of liquid sunshine! It is
an amazing feeling to go through the day truly nourished by
the food you eat.
Sometimes I am in the mood for just fruit. When blueberries
are in season, I eat only blueberries throughout the whole
day until dinner, then I have a large salad. And, on special
mornings, I start the day with organic watermelon. I'll eat
until I am full and satisfied.
On the Sunny Side of the Day, Part II
by Tara Bianca Tiller
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"A
smiling face is half the meal."
— Latvian Proverb
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In the summer issue, I wrote about the benefits of eating
or juicing greens for breakfast. In this issue, I explore
how to get the most energy and nutrients out of every meal.
Digestion begins in the brain. Some say digestion
begins in the
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your food at least 30-50 times. If you have the time,
chew each mouthful until it is liquid. |
mouth, but truly it begins in the brain. Your eyes and your
nose get your body and mind in the mood for food, and just the
thought of food gets the digestive juices flowing.
Why Chew? When food enters the mouth, the first step
in food breakdown begins. Chewing is the mechanical breaking
open of plant cells. Chewing is an important factor in the
body's ability to utilize any nutrients. Your teeth break
the bread down into smaller particles, increasing the surface
area through which digestive enzymes have easier access
to the contents inside.
Chewing also:
- stimulates the release of hormones that control appetite.
The longer you chew, the less likely you are to overeat.
And, chewing foods slowly slows down your eating.
- produces saliva that lubricates the food, making it slide
down the esophagus.
- produces amylase, the first digestive enzyme, breaks the
chemical bonds between the carbohydrate molecules, changing
them into smaller sugar molecules. These are now free to
be broken down even farther, if necessary.
- releases the flavour of food, and if you chew long enough,
you may taste the sweet disaccharide sugars that result
from this part of digestion.
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Taoists
regard saliva as a precious fluid. It has been called
the Jade Fluid and the Long Life Wine.
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Saliva is the body's own health juice.
When each step along the digestive process is done well,
the next job is easier. By taking small bites, chewing your
food well, and swallowing it slowly, your body is better able
to utilize nutrients.
For a detailed looked at the digestion process, visit: http://www.wikipedia.org.
Put your heart into your food.
Cultivate gratitude and love toward your food and everything
and everyone that contributed to the food ending up on your
plate. This is as important in the growing and preparation,
as it is in the consumption of your food.
Create an atmosphere
conducive to digestion and enjoy your food.
Appearance is almost as important as the actual taste
and the quality of each dish is more important than
the quantity. Eat a variety
of local produce that is organic,
colourful, fresh,
and in season. When foods
are in season, they are much more likely to provide nutritional
and flavour satisfaction at the time of year when their quality
is at its best.
Value subtle tastes and flavours.
Food combining is an important factor in the over
all health of the digestive system. Avoid combining too many
foods which creates indigestion, bloating, gas, and uneasiness.
For guidelines and more information visit http://www.drbass.com/sequential.html.
Most importantly, eat live, enzyme-rich
organic food. Our live bodies wer designed for
living food.
Raw and Living Food Articles and Links to Articles:
On Site Articles:
Raw Health
Fruits, Roots, Stems, Greens, Flowers, and Nuts
Growing Food
Lifestyle
Off Site Articles:
Raw Health
Fasting and Cleanses
Growing Food
Misc.
Free Books Online:
- Soil and
Health Library - This is a specialist library about holistic agriculture,
holistic health and self-sufficient homestead living. Most of the titles in
this library are out of print. Many are quite hard to find. Here are a few
by Shelton:
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