NutritionQuarterly_Summer2020

Throughout my lifetime, despite the increases in medical technology, we have seen the national obesity rate triple, according to the CDC. There have been notable rises in levels of hypertension (high blood pressure), Type-2 (insulin resistant) diabetes, asthma and IBS. Some of these and other diseases have been directly linked to additive ingredients or levels. If nothing else, processed foods usually have higher calorie counts than the whole- food versions. That alone should be a warning sign. The fact is that the human body functions better when fed a steady diet of foods as they appear in nature. The less processing your food receives, the more nutrients your body does…almost every time. Try changing your eating habits and see if you start to feel the difference. What happens when you start to cook from scratch? How does it taste? How do you feel? Put your self through a 30 day challenge. Try eating only whole foods for a month and see if you can see positive changes in your body. A woman named Megan Kimble tried it for a year and you might be surprised at what she found. She wrote a book about it called “Unprocessed – My City-Dwelling Year of Reclaiming Real Food.” Her advice for anyone afraid of giving a whole foods diet a try was “You’ll have to spend more time prepping in the beginning, but once you start to find the habits and the things that work for you, it’ll start becoming part of a routine and not so time consuming at all.” So it may take more time, but aren’t you worth it? Owen Rothstein is a Foodie & Nutrition Enthusiast. Are you interested in writing for us? We are searching for content on current nutrition topics by those who may be certified or carry a degree in the fields of Health and/or Wellness. We're paying $100 for eligible articles between 800–1000 words. Contact us at marketing@simpleagain.com for details. What We’re Reading