Nutrition - Give Me the Basics!

Organic Foods?these nutrients present. If the food isn't stabilized
Do you know what organic means? Don't worry,within 24-48 hours after harvest, again most of
I doubt most of America does. Organically grownthe nutrients are no longer present.
foods are grown without the use of anyYour body uses these nutrients for your over all
chemicals, including pesticides.health by strengthening your immune system's
When you eat foods that are not grownfunctions and defense.
organically, you eat a portion of all the chemicalsHow to I Get Phytonutrients?
and pesticides that the farmer used to grow thatPhytonutrients aren't generally found in our
food. Ick! Would you ever sprinkle your lettucemodern diets, which means we are being
salad with anti-bug spray? Not me! Well, guessdeprived. Aside from this, we eat absorbatent
what? Every time you eat non-organic foods,amounts of unhealthy foods like white breads,
that's exactly what you're doing.sugar, etc. To stay healthy, it is best to eat more
Essentially, you should eat organic foods to keepfresh green vegetables, fruits, whole grain breads,
away all toxins possible. Your immune system isorganic meats, etc.
stressed with many toxins each day; don't addWhat about Water?
more! You need a strong immune system thatYour body is roughly 70% water, which means
can fight for your health. Not only do organicyou need to supply your body with loads of it
foods not have a negative effect, they are ofteneveryday. Sodas, kool aids, and juices just don't
more nutrient-rich, which supplies your body withwork; your body needs pure spring or well water
an essential supplement called Phytonutrients.everyday. Take your body weight in pounds and
What are Phytonutrients?divide by two. So, if you weigh 120 pounds, you
Phytonutrients occur naturally in foods andwould drink a minimum of 60 ounces of water
vegetables. However, if they are harvestedeach day. This allows your body to flush toxins
before they are completely ripe there are few ofand keep you healthy.