More food for thought

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umbada (Jerry M. Katz)

 

Thanks to Jan, Linda, Harsha, David Bozzi, for comments and advice. It

was all brilliant, of course and in its balance of viewpoints offers

wisdom. I like having David (and his lovely wife Barbra) on one side

laying the latest scientific nutritional findings on us, and these other

guys saying to trust nature and the fruits and vegetables of the earth.

while Linda is giving normal, healthy, easy recipes. The bells of wisdom

ring!

 

Harsha: Hopefully a better smoothie for you every morning will be one of the

outcomes of this discussion Jerry. I enjoyed hearing from David about the

latest scientific findings on nutrition. Jan made an important point that

much of the food supplement industry is driven by commerce and this has to

be kept in mind. Be aware that many of the companies who sponsor the latest

research in science and nutrition and even pharmaceuticals are the companies

who want to sell certain products. This bias is missing from Mother Nature.

I think using common sense is always good. Depending on what makes sense in

terms of nutrition, background, culture, latest scientific findings etc.,

one can adopt a sensible diet. Experimenting with foods can be helpful. I am

an advocate of the vegetarian diet from the point of view of Ahimsa. Many

yogis consider a predominantly raw food diet to be helpful for Hatha Yoga,

Pranayama, and Meditation. Each person must decide what is right for their

body and find the right combination of foods (cooked/and or uncooked) for

them. Food has a direct impact on the body as well as the mind.

Hippocrates, the father of medicine, once stated, "Let your food be your

medicine." As the body gets older, we realize the great truth inherent in

those wise words.