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Discovering one’s ancestral nutrition is a key to health. Eating like one’s ancestors did is a foundation for restoring health. For most people this will mean a diet rich in whole foods such as wild and grass-fed, humanely raised animals that have not been given antibiotics or hormones; seafood, including sea vegetables; raw and cooked vegetables and fruits; cold-processed (virgin) fats from nuts and seeds that are stored in dark-colored glass containers; legumes; and for those who are not allergic, dairy and grains.
Most people will do well with a combination of raw and cooked foods. Cooked foods are easier to digest so begin slowly with adding raw foods if you have not been eating them. It is easy to ensure a range of nutrients from foods if one selects foods from the whole color spectrum. The yellows and oranges of sweet potatoes and carrots provide beta carotene, which converts to vitamin A to protect the immune system; they also provide a natural sweet food alternative to sugar. The reds and purples of berries, figs, and grapes offer antioxidants called anthocyanins, which can reduce brain inflammation. The red peppers and tomatoes have vitamin C, and greens provide chlorophyll, the “blood of plants.” Chlorophyll is similar to hemin—the constituent of hemoglobin that transports oxygen; the only difference is that it has a magnesium molecule (instead of the iron found in hemoglobin), making it a potent source of energy and detoxification for blood cells. Both raw and lightly cooked dark greens are essential to health. But don’t overdo the cruciferous vegetables, like Kale. In large quantities they can depress thyroid function. Garlic and onions, “white” foods, are high in sulfur, which is a detoxifier and mood elevator, antibacterial, and antifungal. Many food co-ops and farmer’s markets offer free ”food” tours and classes about the produce in the stores. I encourage my clients to join these tours to learn and to reduce isolation and loneliness and to meet kindred spirits on the path to health.
Click here to download a recipe for Asian Chicken Salad using some novel ingredients.
