Live Longer, Live Stronger, It’s the Right Food Again

The underlined words are from the quote from the  Natural News article.

“Research suggests that flavonoids, the most diverse group of phytochemicals, may be a key phytochemical group that contributes to the reduced mortality rates observed in people consuming high levels of plant-based foods, according to the UC Davis report. In the Zutphen Elderly Study, myocardial infarction was found to decrease as falvonoid intake increased.

Phytochemicals are thought to be responsible for much of the disease protection granted by diets high in fruits, vegetables, beans, cereals, and plant-based beverages such as tea and wine, according to a University of California, Davis report (http://chnr.ucdavis.edu/content/Fac…).

Although it has become widely accepted that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, and grains reduces the risk of cancer, heart disease, and other illnesses, scientists have only recently begun researching the effects of the different phytonutrients those foods contain.” Natural News.com  Neeve Arnell

I have started up on my mostly raw diet again. I call it raw because I don’t eat or cook any meat other than canned tuna. I can eat as much as I like because nothing I eat hurts me. I feel excellent and it seems to create a positive mental outlook.

I think much of people’s negativism is caused by what they put in their bodies.

I have fruit in the morning and usually a big salad for lunch with a little tuna in it. I may also have eggs in the morning or oat meal. I may have my salad for dinner followed by my own 15 ingredient vegetable soup and/or spaghetti.  I have banana nut muffins for dessert. I often have a bowl of oatmeal or a protein shake before I go to sleep.

I also throw plenty of flaxseed for the omega-3’s into my shakes; much more potent, cleaner, and cheaper than fish oils and fish. Olive oil is also important and can be used in making a salad dressing.

Because I surf and am adding to my surf specific exercises during the day, I fill in with one or two protein shakes. Eating as much as I want, I have still lost 25 pounds this year.  I am at my high school weight and had to lose my college and post college poundage.

Eating right has all the benefits and could help me live longer.
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/032463_phytochemicals_health_benefits.html#ixzz1MtlmZJlH

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