17 – Organic Products and Raw Food Diet
Fortunately for those of us newly interested in eating
organic and raw foods, there are lots of products out there. Natural and
organic foods used to be found only in natural food stores, and those could be
few and far between. While not as ubiquitous as McDonald’s, there ARE many more
stand-alone stores. And the grocery chains are catching on too, with more
organic selections than ever before. If you don’t see them in your grocery
store, just ask. You’re probably not the only person in your neighborhood who’d
like to see more of these options.
Many grocery stores now feature sprouts and other living
foods in the produce aisle. Of course, if they don’t, there’s nothing easier to
grow for yourself than sprouts!
There are also tons of sites on the Web where you can order
raw and living foods. Just do a search on raw foods and you’ll come up with a
lot of different places to order the foods you’d like to buy. Many of these
sites are also full of useful information, to help you learn about eating raw
foods, and help educate you on the specific food values.
What else? Experiment with what you like. Take the time to
learn a little about what the different nutrients in foods do for you. A few
examples:
Cabbage – High in Vitamin C; important for healthy cell
function
Shitake mushrooms – contain essential fatty acids and
antioxidants to support a healthy immune system
Kale – Rich in fiber and helps reduce calorie intake with
less hunger. We like that!
Barley – Loaded with niacin, fiber and iron and is important
for healthy blood sugar.
Pumpkin – So rich in fiber and vitamins; helps reduce appetite
by filling the stomach with indigestible fibers
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