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HINTS FOR HEALTHY EATING

There are a few basic dietary rules that can enhance general health and help prevent the onset of some of the acute and chronic diseases that are so prevalent in modern society.

- Eat regularly-a good breakfast,a good lunch and a light meal at night.The best time for digestion and absorption of food is during the day.A heavy evening meal is usually not digested well.

- Prepare simple, attractive meals that will appeal to the senses and stimulate the appetite.

- Eat only when hungry and eat moderately

- Chew each mouthful well to aid assimilation and absorption.

- Meals should be eaten in a relaxed atmosphere, allowing time to enjoy and appreciate the food and the company.

- Eat a variety of whole foods in moderation

- No one particular food or food group supplies all the nutrients we need to maintain good health. Eating a variety of foods from the main food groups provides not only the necessary basic nutrients of complex carbohydrates, proteins and fats, it also provides:
-In a natural form the vitamins, minerals, and roughage that the body requires for optimum health.

WHOLE FOODS

Eat natural,unrefined, whole foods preferably organically grown:

Biodynamic grains and milk products

Fresh fruit and vegetables in season

Whole grains:


Wholegrain breads, brown rice, rolled oats


Dairy products:

Milk, yogurt, natural cheese

Nuts and seeds

To eat only on special occasions in small amounts:

Refined foods eg sugar ,white flour/ bread, cakes /biscuits, ice cream etc.

Excess salt excess fats fried foods reheated oils coffee processed foods tinned meats foods containing preservatives,

Stabilizers,emulsifiers,synthetic colouring and flavouring excess alcohol.