CHANGE
YOUR FOOD CHANGE YOUR LIFE
To many people’s lives are in jeopardy from an unhealthy
fast food diet, excessive consumption of alcohol, pesticides, herbicides,
genetically engineered and artificial foods masking as nourishment.
Many of the
genetically engineered foods have some form of nonfood ingredients masking as
food; such as citric acid, (true citric acid is from the citrus family, lemons,
limes, grapefruit, pineapple, etc. However today and in many years past citric
acid is not been extracted from lemon or pineapple juice but is prepared by the
fermentation of genetically engineered sugar infused with black mold, which was
developed in 1917 by a chemist James Currie; Pfizer popular name in
manufacturing that we know has been the producer of mold derived citric acid
since 1919). Citric acid acts as a preservation that prevents food
deterioration and color depletion.
Here is a
short list of foods that will most likely be contaminated with added citric
acid: Ice cream and sorbets, caramel, sodas, canned and bottle juices, cider,
beer and wine, some cheeses, some canned and jarred foods (preserves, canned
fruits and vegetables and some sauces), baked goods (breads, cakes, cake mixes,
etc.), frozen fish (herring very high on the chain list, shrimp and crab); candy
(sweets and chocolates), pre-cut and packaged frozen and canned fruits and
vegetables and for me the most disheartening of them all baby food. Is there
any wonder so many children are diagnosed with acid reflux disease, skin
eruptions, asthma, learning disorders and a slew of other health challenges; because
of the decisions made by loving parents who have been duped into thinking the
substances they are feeding their babies and children is food.
Citric acid
is a natural component of lemons, limes, oranges, pineapple, tomatoes,
gooseberries, redcurrant and some vegetables such as Jerusalem artichoke and
even some lettuce. If this is the citric that is added to your food there would
be no need for this article; however I am here to share you that the citric
acid in your food is most likely produced in a laboratory with artificial
ingredients.
Citric acid is in most prepared foods whether frozen, canned, boxed or packaged.You may purchase these foods in an attempt to help save you time and even quite often money. However more often than not these ingredients are designed supposedly to enhance, preserve and some might
even say supply the nourishment that your body needs. However it is time to
examine this model of food preservation, Health and Wellness and then make the
changes necessary to heal your family and bring your body’s wellness to its
optimal healthy environment.
There are many other nonfoods masking as food that are
genetically modified and maybe prevalent in your kitchen cupboards; here is a
list that through research has been labeled the most popular additives to your
food.
Amino Acids - (the building blocks of twenty amino acids
used in the processing of proteins in your body and even energy while others
are the building blocks of hormones and neurotransmitters. Nine of these are essential
amino acids which cannot be reproduced by the body and must be obtained from
the foods you eat.
The nine essential amino acids not produced by the body
but must be obtained from foods are: Histidine
(essential only in babies may be found in grains such as wheat, rye and rice or dairy products), Isoleucine (egg whites, fish,
nuts, peas and seeds), Leucine needed to build strong muscles (whole
wheat, egg whites, nuts, beans and brown rice), Lysine (builds the immune system, maintains healthy
bones and hormone production. Available in potatoes, yeast,
cheeses, fish, milk and eggs); Methionine (supports the body with the elimination of toxins, amino acids available in beans, lentils,
onions and garlic); Phenylalanine (helps to lessen the symptoms of depression, found in poultry and pulses
such as lentils), Threonine
(supports a healthy liver, may be
obtained from mushrooms, leafy green vegetables, whole grains); Tryptophan (excellent for relaxation, lowering blood pressure and enhance complete
rest found in turkey (which puts you to sleep) however vegetarian sources such
as lentils, oats and beans are easily available); and Valine (sources are in egg whites, peanuts). These amino acids must be replenished
daily to maintain your essential building blocks.
The remaining eleven are termed nonessential amino acids but
are quite necessary for our daily optimal functions and wellness. These are
produced in your body; but production may become compromised when you are ill
or stressfully challenged.
These nonessential conditional amino acids are: arginine,
glutamine, tyrosine, cysteine, glycine, proline, serine and ornithine. The
remaining three nonessential amino acids, which are not considered conditional
but are also very important nutrients to your wellness, are: alanine,
asparagine and aspartate.
These necessary
amino acids are synthesized in adults only and are in every cell in the body. Essential
amino acids are generally found in foods such as animal proteins beef, poultry,
fish and sea food and also in vegan foods such as quinoa and do I dear say the
word soy? However; the amino acids added to prepared foods are most likely made
from genetically engineered products. Unfortunately the soy bean a food that is
very high in protein comes under this heading, creating another important reason
for advocating organically grown foods. An article written by doctors at the
University of Maryland School of Medicine states,
“However,
gluten sensitivity remains undertreated and underrecognized as a contributing
factor to psychiatric and neurologic manifestations.”
There are quite a few other manipulated nonfoods on the list
Aspartame,
Ascorbic Acid a synthetically produced vitamin C perhaps made from you
guessed it genetically engineered corn or another popular one known as sodium
ascorbate also another corn derivative, added to the already popular
Citric acid, described above are other flavor enhancers called Sodium
Citrate (can be made from lemons, oranges or pineapple) and Ethanol
both artificial and natural flavorings; Lactic Acid, Maltodextrins,
Molasses (which many of us assume is a product made from sugar cane but
is it also being artificially produced),
Monosodium Glutamate, Sucrose a
sugar derivative mostly in found in children’s vitamins, High Fructose Corn Syrup,
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Textured Vegetable Protein or TVP, Xanthan Gum, many yeast products
including nutritional yeast and
vitamins.
It seems important to interject here, that most of these
products can be cheaply produced and therefore are probably cheaper on the
store shelves than natural organically produced foods. The University of Maryland in an article states "Side Effects "The Food and Drug Administration regulates production and labeling of genetically engineered foods. Some people have raised concerns that the genes from one food that are inserted into another food may cause an allergic reaction
allergy For instance if peanut genes are in tomatoes, could someone with a peanut allergy react to tomatoes? In January 2001, the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition proposed that developers of bioengineered foods submit scientific and safety information to the FDA at least 120 days before the food is sold."
But, I would like you to
consider the exorbitant cost you the consumer will pay in the long run. Eventually
paying an exorbitant price for the many, many health challenges and diseases you
may face, from carcinogens obtained not only in your food but also in your environment.
Take a look at the rising cost of medical care, health insurance,
hospitalization, the amputation of vital parts of your body, so that you can
have some semblance of a life worth living; not to mention the cost of hospices
and funerals. And what part do these genetically engineered foods play with our
mental health? This has not even been factored in to the equation yet. Who would
want to die or become ill prematurely when life can be so sweet?
Today I challenge you to begin making the necessary changes
to rejuvenate and enhance your life and that of your family. Read the labels to
know what food is made of. My favorite saying is if the name is too long, has
too many syllables, or you don’t know the meaning of it, place it back on the
shelf until you can investigate what that product is. Stick to whole organic
foods, they are exceptionally high with vital nutrients. Add raw fruits and vegetables and soaked seeds, nuts
and grains like quinoa. Add fermented foods such as kimchee, raw kraut, rejuvelac,
Kombucha, plain yogurt. Add healing spices like cayenne, turmeric, cinnamon and
nutmeg all available in medicinal potency at your health food store. Drink a
hot cup of tea after each meal to support your digestion.
Hydrate every day. Drink eight to ten glasses of water
throughout the day and watch the transformation of your skin as it shifts from
dull to glowing. Sweat every day, it is both cleansing and healing and you will
probably get a good nights’ rest because of your activity and movement.
Next this
is one of the least talked about recovery modalities we have SLEEP. Resting
helps your digestion, rejuvenates your energy, helps your brain to work more
efficiently and enhances a slew of supportive aids throughout your day.
Watch how your body responds to your home environment. Are
you happy, sad, angry or just don’t give a damn? Make the changes that you
need. Anger and sadness contribute to illness, complacency leaves you stagnant.
Do your research, learn about other cultures and learn about holistic wellness.
Learn the effectiveness or the burden that modern medicine places on your body.
Allow your stomach to rest at least one
day per month and at least once a year give yourself of good cleanse drinking
raw vegetable juices and smoothies.
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Jazz Fenton
Integrative Nutrition
Health and Wellness Coach
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References: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21877216
