Health, Wellness, Nutrition

AS THE FAMOUS French gastronomist Brillat-Savarin said, “You are what you eat.” The vitamin and mineral composition of the foods in this site will tell you what you are eating, and how different foods effect your health, wellness, nutrition. Although specific foods are cited for their particular beneficial properties, it is important to remember that the basis of good health is a nutritionally balanced diet.

When referring to the nutritional composition of foods, these factors should be kept in mind:

The care with which foods are stored, handled and cooked influences their nutritional value. Many foods lose important nutrients through over-cooking.
Handle cooking utensils carefully. Scouring pots with steel wool can release harmful minerals, bringing on problems like arthritis.
Some earthenware pots have lead-base glazes, and cooking or serving in them can put lead into food, don’t use them unless you are absolutely sure of the basis of the glaze.
Throw out burnt food—it’s lost most of its nutritional value anyway.
Calories are important, but it is just as important to consider what else the food is providing. Read labels and check ingredients carefully.
Weight-reduction diets should not neglect necessary nutritional elements—respect your body chemistry!

Health, Wellness, Nutrition

Health, Wellness, Nutrition

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