Natural Naturopathic Nutrition
In order to maintain healthy vitality in the body, one must adopt proper and intelligent nutrition habits. Nutrition is the central source for the body's energy, and supplies the necessary building blocks for the proper physiological functioning of the body.
The accepted western nutrition nowadays, includes processed and manufactured foods containing synthetic and artificial ingredients such as, preservatives, food coloring, substances which provide taste and smell, and artificial sweeteners. In addition, there is very high intake of sugar (which weakens the immune system), as well as saturated fats, and protein, generally from animal sources.
Modern nutrition is the main source for the common diseases prevalent today, which include among them, obesity, diabetes, heart and blood vessel disease, digestive diseases, respiratory diseases, and common chronic diseases.
What does naturopathic nutrition include?
Natural naturopathic nutrition emphasizes eating fresh and natural foods, rich in a variety of nutritional ingredients, digestive enzymes, vitamins and mineral. The recommended naturopathic diet includes a rich variety of fresh vegetables every day, fruits of different colors vital fatty acids, and protein from quality sources.
Nutrition is part of a person's lifestyle, and therefore it making the changes depends on making them into habit. When a person changes his nutritional habits he will feel much better, and be able to manage himself in a more healthy way.
General Nutritional Recommendations
4-8 clean cups of water per day.
3-5 servings of vegetables per day/ 2-3 servings of fruit per day.
Fats beneficial to health (olive oil/canola/flax) nuts and seeds, 3-4 servings per day.
Legumes and whole grains - 3-5 servings per day.
Quality protein (fish/chicken/eggs) 2-4 servings per day.
Dairy productsgoat/soy milk.
Personally adjusted nutritional menu for the patient is an essential part of the treatment, for cases where there is an inadequately functioning organ, or system in the body.
Many studies and clinical trials have proven that many of the common diseases and conditions in the western world, such as, heart disease, diabetes, migraines, ADHD, digestive issues, dermatological conditions, allergies etc., were cured after the patient made the proper dietary changes.