Natural Food Finder quotes

Ben — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:38:44 +0000

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

— Joanna Blythman

The Observer

Food impostors

Ben — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 21:13:51 +0000

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.

— Ben Pratt

Nutritions Playground

milk not for humans

Ben — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 20:58:14 +0000

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?

— Ben Pratt

Nutritions Playground

Salt blood pressure

Ben — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 20:53:48 +0000

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.

— Ben Pratt

Nutritions Playground

Sourdough bacteria

Ben — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 20:49:53 +0000

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.

— Ben Pratt

Nutritions Playground

Raw milk

Ben — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 20:44:05 +0000

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.

— Ben Pratt

Nutritions Playground

Small regular meals

Ben — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 20:38:01 +0000

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.

— Ben Pratt

Nutritions Playground

Unsaturated Fat and Wrinkles

Ben — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:19:50 +0000

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.

— Sally Fallon & Mary Enig

Eat Fat Lose Fat

Foods for Depression

Ben — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:07:13 +0000

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.

— Sally Fallon & Mary Enig

Eat Fat Lose Fat

Chicken Broth

Ben — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:57:34 +0000

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.

— Sally Fallon & Mary Enig

Eat Fat Lose Fat

Liver for Health

Ben — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:50:45 +0000

Vitamin A is essential for optimal health, and liver is a premier source of this vital nutrient, supplying between 16,000 (chicken liver) and 36,000 IU (beef liver) of vitamin A per 100 gram serving. Liver also supplies minerals and B vitamins in abundance. It's our best source of vitamin B12, along with special long chain fatty acids.

— Sally Fallon & Mary Enig

Eat Fat Lose Fat

Calcium and the Nervous System

Ben — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:32:56 +0000

Calcium is a great protector of the brain and nervous system so calcium rich dairy products and bone broths are a must. Ironically, MSG, is used in sauces and soups to provide the flavour that should be provided by calcium rich broth. When we consume imitation foods flavoured with MSG, we not only poison the nervous system but also cheat ourselves of protective calcium.

— Thomas Cowan MD.

The Fourfold Path to Healing

Cholesterol and Depression

Ben — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:25:56 +0000

One of the most interesting findings to emerge from the hundreds of studies on cholesterol and heart disease is that whenever cholesterol levels are successfully lowered through diet or drug therapy, there is a corresponding significant increase in depression and aggressive behaviour in those whose cholesterol has been lowered the most.

— Thomas Cowan MD.

The Fourfold Path to Healing

Conjugated Linoleic Acid

Ben — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:21:49 +0000

In fact, one fat soluble nutrient called CLA is found chiefly in the fat of grass fed ruminant animals - in butterfat and the fat attached to beef and lamb. In studies involving both animals and humans, CLA has been shown to encourage the build up of muscle and the reduction of adipose fat.

— Thomas Cowan MD.

The Fourfold Path to Healing

Oestrogen and Fats

Ben — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:15:07 +0000

Oestrogen is made from cholesterol by our ovaries and adrenal glands. A diet high in fats, and the fat soluble nutrients they contain, will nourish the endocrine system and provide the raw materials for oestrogen production. Women with this condition [shortened menses] need to eat liberally of butter, cream and the healthy fat of all properly raised animals.

— Thomas Cowan MD.

The Fourfold Path to Healing