The central isles of grocery stores are filled with variations of cheap food that are profitable to the food industry, and have created an epidemic of health disorders.

People can be stuffed full, but still hungry because of lacking nutrients from eating processed foods which are poorly prepared and low on real food value.

We are aware of daily stresses. There are also recently increased stresses we can not see, to which our bodies must constantly respond, from exhaust fumes and radiation, to numerous chemicals like the now-notorious BPA. Even DDT still lingers, and prescription drug residues are in municipal water.

As has been true throughout history, bodies need good fuel to adapt to current challenges. We seek and eat food daily because it address the reoccurring tired and hungry feeling, and makes us stronger.

Busy lifestyles, standard diets, and individual variations in ability to detoxify leave many lacking essential nutrients and other resources, with increased health risks and chronic symptoms.

What shall I eat ?

It is really quite simple. Since the common problem is nutrient-poor food that is poorly prepared, the solution is nutrient-dense food that is well prepared.

A good meal is so satisfying. While your friends and family may not appreciate your paintings, everyone appreciates good food. Cooking can actually be really fun, and is one of the highest aspects of culture.

Most people know what to avoid. Gas stations are not the place to find good food. Packaged and chain-restaurant foods stop immediate hunger, but have consequences.

Please consider the food preparation tips contained on this web site.  For a good daily diet, the issue is having low-cost daily food that is easy and convenient.

What is lacking ?

We may look at a menu selection or in the refrigerator and feel that what we are really hungry for is not there.

Protein as in hamburger, and carbohydrates as in potato, are readily available - but inadequate. The standard diets of most people lack absorbable minerals, enzymes and other vital nutrients, creating health problems in the general population, and needs specific to individuals based on their detoxification abilities and nutrient reserves.

A few simple cooking skills

The discussion of clinical nutrition can be very complex and quite interesting, but for most people, the key to a good diet can be met by a few skills:

1.  Having and knowing how to use a good soup pot is both simple and profound. A pot of soup stock in the refrigerator can be used as a base for innumerable dishes, with meals for days by cooking once...more

2.  Fresh seeds taste great, and are a nutrient-dense, convenient snack or food garnish that both adults and kids love...more 

3.  Steam vegetables lightly, just enough so a fork will go into them. First rinse them, cut off dark spots and cut them into equal size pieces.   Use a steamer, the little folding basket type works fine.  Put on a plate when just lightly done. If you like, season with herbs, pepper or spices, a little butter or cold-processed oil, or a sprinkle of unprocessed sea salt.  That's all there is to it.

4.  Having a container of cooked brown rice or legumes in the refrigerator makes life easier and less expensive.

5.  Play around with making salad dressings to put over organic salad greens.

     Vinegar and cold-processed oil, even added mayo or buttermilk.
     Fresh or dried herbs such as oregano, dill, rosemary, thyme.
     For variety,  use chopped garlic or small pieces of colorful vegetable.

Meat and eggs are easy to prepare, and can be added to the above vegetables.  Use some discretion in selection of meats.