Choice Of Natural Nutrients Brings Health
by Dori Bodman
December 18th, 2010 10:33 AM
“Our modern society is awakening to a new and vital interest in nutrition. This curiosity is not aimed at the traditional dietetic and scientific field, rather, it involves an emerging sphere of nutrition that encompasses not only the characteristics of food, but also explores the quality of the food source and holism of the consumer. This new area is called natural nutrition.” -- Danielle Perreault, Director, Canadian School of Natural Nutrition (CSNN).
Getting back to the basics… We are beginning to understand that we the individuals are in charge and we know what’s best for us better than anyone else.
In this move toward personal knowledge and freedom, today’s educated consumer realizes that food does not nourish the physical body on its own.
It becomes clear then that there is no dietary regime that is right for everyone. Variety and individuality are key. There are no quick-cure nutrients either that will cure all sickness. Each person must exercise their own opinion to what is right for their own good health.
Each generation’s health is slightly more compromised than the previous one due to environmental deterioration. Following this realization comes a new insight: the quality of the food eaten affects the degree of well-being experienced. Only natural, wholesome foods can produce the degree of health that brings peace of mind and enjoyment of life. In our society, this requires vigilance as to what we choose to eat.
The following is based on CSNN’s Natural Nutrition program’s philosophy:
The properties of natural nutrients are best described by these four words: live, natural, good quality. Live, meaning that it still contains live enzymes -- such as fruit, vegetables and sprouts. Natural, as in unprocessed, unrefined foods -- such as whole grains and legumes. Good quality, meaning grown in soil rich in essential nutrients -- such as organically grown foods (pesticide-free and grown without synthetic fertilizers).
These four simple words: live, natural, good quality, can serve as a guide to everyone wishing to improve their health. Awareness and understanding of simplicity of our natural needs will inevitably lead to individual and collective good health. We need to learn to look at good nutrition not as a means to stop our diseases, but as a tool to create our own immunity and overall good health.
As more and more consumers demand the quality that we are entitled to, we will find that food manufacturers and suppliers will be forced to provide it. We will then see a significant move towards the prevention of disease starting with a most important requisite: natural nutrition.
Nutrition Tip: Include our most basic whole food -- whole grains such as brown rice, millet, quinoa, wild rice or barley -- into your daily dietary regime. These are good sources of complex carbohydrates which burn slower and provide us with sustained energy. Additionally, they are rich in vitamins E and B, fibre and many minerals.
Dori Bodman, RHN/RNCP operates Bodman Nutrition. 604 816-4195 bodman_nutrition@yahoo.ca
Copyright North Shore Magazine Issue Apr - May 08
Getting back to the basics… We are beginning to understand that we the individuals are in charge and we know what’s best for us better than anyone else.
In this move toward personal knowledge and freedom, today’s educated consumer realizes that food does not nourish the physical body on its own.
It becomes clear then that there is no dietary regime that is right for everyone. Variety and individuality are key. There are no quick-cure nutrients either that will cure all sickness. Each person must exercise their own opinion to what is right for their own good health.
Each generation’s health is slightly more compromised than the previous one due to environmental deterioration. Following this realization comes a new insight: the quality of the food eaten affects the degree of well-being experienced. Only natural, wholesome foods can produce the degree of health that brings peace of mind and enjoyment of life. In our society, this requires vigilance as to what we choose to eat.
The following is based on CSNN’s Natural Nutrition program’s philosophy:
The properties of natural nutrients are best described by these four words: live, natural, good quality. Live, meaning that it still contains live enzymes -- such as fruit, vegetables and sprouts. Natural, as in unprocessed, unrefined foods -- such as whole grains and legumes. Good quality, meaning grown in soil rich in essential nutrients -- such as organically grown foods (pesticide-free and grown without synthetic fertilizers).
These four simple words: live, natural, good quality, can serve as a guide to everyone wishing to improve their health. Awareness and understanding of simplicity of our natural needs will inevitably lead to individual and collective good health. We need to learn to look at good nutrition not as a means to stop our diseases, but as a tool to create our own immunity and overall good health.
As more and more consumers demand the quality that we are entitled to, we will find that food manufacturers and suppliers will be forced to provide it. We will then see a significant move towards the prevention of disease starting with a most important requisite: natural nutrition.
Nutrition Tip: Include our most basic whole food -- whole grains such as brown rice, millet, quinoa, wild rice or barley -- into your daily dietary regime. These are good sources of complex carbohydrates which burn slower and provide us with sustained energy. Additionally, they are rich in vitamins E and B, fibre and many minerals.
Dori Bodman, RHN/RNCP operates Bodman Nutrition. 604 816-4195 bodman_nutrition@yahoo.ca
Copyright North Shore Magazine Issue Apr - May 08
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