Ben's Quotes

If we want our food to be truly safe, we must recognise that this can only be delivered by a radically different model of food and agriculture, one that is based on the largely untapped potential of small-scale, much more regional production and food distribution

There are so many foods available today that serve as imposters to the nourishing, natural food that we should be eating, and as such do not deliver vibrant health. Without the knowledge of what to look for these imposters may never be identified and health may continue to elude us despite our best efforts.

It seems illogical to suggest that because no other animal species drinks another species milk that we are somewhat unusual because we do. No other species mass produces grains, vegetables, fruit, eggs or meat either! Does that mean that we should stop eating these too because we are unique in the animal world?

The British Medical journal published the results 4 years later which stated that that sodium had no effect on blood pressure. 10 years later the researchers published a follow up which now stated that sodium intake had no relationship to either coronary heart disease or death.

In a way the lactic acid bacteria predigest the grains for us making them much easier to digest and absorb ourselves...Sourdough breads may not always be the answer for those suffering from gluten intolerance or Celiac's disease, but it certainly works for many who have tried it.

A mothering cow produces raw milk as stand alone sustenance for her newborn calf...It serves as complete nutrition for the calf. The admittedly is not complete nutrition for a human being, but the many nutritive components are in dense concentration, therefore making it highly beneficial for humans as well.

The quesiont that needs to be looked into is why cravings are becoming such a regular part of the 24 hour cycle. A sensible pattern of 2-3 meals a day has been part of human culture for many years...There is no reason why this should be insufficient in modern life.

While saturated fats help prevent wrinkles, unsaturated fats actually contribute to wrinkles. That's because unsaturated fats are usually rancid and contain free radicals that do a lot of damage inside the body - including promoting wrinkles.

The nutrients in cod liver oil have a proven record against depression. In fact, some studies indicate that cod liver oil works better than drugs like Prozac in warding off the blues! This effect is enhanced by its synergy with coconut oil. When your blood sugar drops too low, you're more vulnerable to depression.

In folk wisdom, rich chicken broth - the famous 'Jewish penicillin' - is a valued remedy for the flu. The 12th century physician Moses Maimonides prescribed chicken broth as a treatment for colds and asthma. Modern research has confirmed that broth helps prevent and moderate infectious diseases. Using gelatin rich broth often, or every day, can protect you against many health problems.