Why Food REALLY Does Matter For Optimum Health!

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Our bodies naturally detoxify everyday as part of a normal body process.

Detoxification is one of the body's most basic automatic functions of eliminating and neutralizing toxins through the colon, liver, kidneys, lungs, lymph and skin.

Unfortunately in this day and age, with the pollution found in the air, water and food we eat, our bodies have a hard time keeping up. Our chemicalized diet with too much animal protein, too much saturated and trans fats, too much caffeine and alcohol radically changes our internal ecosystem.

Body systems and organs that were once capable of cleaning out unwanted substances are now completely over-loaded to the point where toxic material remains inside our tissues. Our bodies try to protect us from dangerous substances by setting it aside, surrounding it with mucous and fat so that it will not cause an imbalance or trigger an immune response (some people carry up to 15 extra pounds of mucous that harbors this waste)

Detoxification through special cleansing diets can be the best way to assist your body's natural self-cleaning system. It is especially important for immune-compromised diseases like cancer, arthritis, diabetes and chronic fatigue. However, even if your diet is good, a spring cleanse can revitalize your system and rid your body of harmful bacteria, viruses and parasites.

Learn more about Why Food Matters and How to Eat for Optimum health and Even Prevent or cure Some of today's worst Illnesses.

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Healthy Foods and Recipe Books... Recommended Reading 

Here are some of our favorite healthy living food books and raw food recipe books.

We love these books so much we can't recommend them enough. So if you really want to figure out why Food Really Does Matter for Optimum Health and Nutrition why not educate yourself with one of these wonderful health books today.

Green for Life

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The Raw Food Detox Diet: The Five-Step Plan for Vibrant Health and Maximum Weight Loss

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The 80/10/10 Diet

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How to Protect You and Your Family from the Deadly Risk of Cancer - The Natural Way 

You probably know someone or have heard of someone who has died of cancer. And when you first hear that they have the illness it seems so sudden, doesn't it.

For this reason it is easy to think that Cancer just arrives from nowhere. However, it could be argued that cancer is at least partly caused by our lifestyles and the society we live in.

Our bodies are attacked by thousands of manmade chemicals, we drink chlorinated and fluoridated water, we are assaulted by electromagnetic pollution everywhere and we eat food that is drenched in pesticides and other toxins.

This combined with the mineral and nutrient deficient food in our supermarkets, refined and processed 'plastic food', soil that has been robbed of its minerals means that it is no wonder that our immune system cannot fight it all off and a disease like cancer can take over.

It's not your fault and there is another way

What if you could prevent the onset of cancer and other illnesses by doing the right thing to your body? What if you practiced eating whole foods, practiced mind body balance through meditation, yoga, and exercise? Would that help you? Many experts are saying YES it can and it will help you.

Why isn't this natural approach more strongly encouraged? It could be because there is very little money in promoting the natural way. This is sad but potentially true.

Check out the Food Matters DVD today to hear leading natural health and nutrition experts talk about this situation and see how you can keep your family and friends healthy and well.

Organic, Healthy Fresh Vegetables are a Key to Optimum Health 

Korean Style Short Ribs by bucklava

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Greens by John Loo

Greens

Citron 2 by SummerTomato

Citron 2

Napa Cabbage 2 by SummerTomato

Napa Cabbage 2

Winter Produce by SummerTomato

Winter Produce

Fennel Bottoms by SummerTomato

Fennel Bottoms

Purple Kohlrabi by SummerTomato

Purple Kohlrabi

Kiwis by SummerTomato

Kiwis

Twisted Leeks by SummerTomato

Twisted Leeks

Blood Oranges by SummerTomato

Blood Oranges

Dirty Girl Shallots by SummerTomato

Dirty Girl Shallots

Shanghai bok choy by SummerTomato

Shanghai bok choy

Sweet Potatoes and Acorn Squash by SummerTomato

Sweet Potatoes and A...

Audrey II by SummerTomato

Audrey II

Brussels Sprouts Stalk by SummerTomato

Brussels Sprouts Sta...

White Malaysian Guavas by SummerTomato

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Olsen Organic Clementines by SummerTomato

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Organic Broccoli 2 by SummerTomato

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How to Achieve Optimum Health 

Unfortunately in this day and age, influences never before known to man affect the quality of our food and our capability of absorbing life giving nutrients.

Not only that our bodies are under pressure from many other factors. For example, many of us have busy life styles and careers that are primarily sedentary and find it hard to get the amount of fresh air and sunlight a healthy body needs.

In this environment is it possible to achieve optimum health? The answer is YES however it will take some conscious effort. You may need to take the time to do a certain amount of physical activity each day. You may need to introduce supplements of some sort into your diet and you may need to start introducing more whole raw organic foods.

The reality is you will probably need to change some aspect of your lifestyle and diet to achieve optimum health. However this is well worth it when you consider the benefit of achieving good health and wellbeing. You will not only reduce the likelihood of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and other diseases of the western world but you will also feel much healthier and happier as well.

Watch Food Matters the film now to discover MORE easy and simple ways to achieve optimum health.

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If you've already seen Food Matters and still want more information then be sure to stay tuned as in addition to the groundbreaking information packed into the film we are currently developing an online learning program specifically on achieving optimal health and preventing illness so that you can arm yourself with even more knowledge on boosting health naturally.

Great Healthy Living Books, Recipes and Goodies for Everyday of Your Life 

The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health by T. Colin Campbell, Thomas M. Campbell II

The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health by T. Colin Campbell, Thomas M. Campbell II

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Sprouting Seed Super Sampler - All Certified Organic Sprout Seeds - 2.5 Total Pounds of 10 Different Delicious Sprout Seeds: 4 Oz (1/4 Lb) Each Of: Alfalfa, Mung Bean, Broccoli, Green Lentil, Clover, Buckwheat, Radish, Bean Salad, 3 Part Salad Mix & 5 Par

Sprouting Seed Super Sampler - All Certified Organic Sprout Seeds - 2.5 Total Pounds of 10 Different Delicious Sprout Seeds: 4 Oz (1/4 Lb) Each Of: Alfalfa, Mung Bean, Broccoli, Green Lentil, Clover, Buckwheat, Radish, Bean Salad, 3 Part Salad Mix & 5 Par

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100% Raw Organic Cuisine In Ten Minutes with Bryan Au #2 DVD in the Series

100% Raw Organic Cuisine In Ten Minutes with Bryan Au #2 DVD in the Series

Join Celebrity Raw Organic Chef Bryan Au and Autho more...0 points

Skinny Bitch by Kim Barnouin, Rory Freedman

Skinny Bitch by Kim Barnouin, Rory Freedman

Not your typical boring diet book, this is a tart- more...0 points

Skinny Bitch in the Kitch: Kick-Ass Recipes for Hungry Girls Who Want to Stop Cooking Crap (and Start Looking Hot!) by Rory Freedman, Kim Barnouin

Skinny Bitch in the Kitch: Kick-Ass Recipes for Hungry Girls Who Want to Stop Cooking Crap (and Start Looking Hot!) by Rory Freedman, Kim Barnouin

Quit your bitching-they've heard you already! You more...0 points

Raw Food Made Easy For 1 or 2 People by Jennifer Cornbleet

Raw Food Made Easy For 1 or 2 People by Jennifer Cornbleet

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Everyday Raw by Matthew Kenney

Everyday Raw by Matthew Kenney

Everyday Raw is an exciting new cookbook that will more...0 points

Ani's Raw Food Kitchen: Easy, Delectable Living Foods Recipes by Ani Phyo

Ani's Raw Food Kitchen: Easy, Delectable Living Foods Recipes by Ani Phyo

This is the ultimate gourmet, living foods "u more...0 points

Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure by Caldwell B. Esselstyn

Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure by Caldwell B. Esselstyn

A powerful call for a paradigm shift in heart dise more...0 points

Fresh: The Ultimate Live-Food Cookbook by Sergei Boutenko, Valya Boutenko

Fresh: The Ultimate Live-Food Cookbook by Sergei Boutenko, Valya Boutenko

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366 Delicious Ways to Cook Rice, Beans, and Grains by Andrea Chesman

366 Delicious Ways to Cook Rice, Beans, and Grains by Andrea Chesman

Andrea Chesman presents 366 creative and flavorful more...0 points

Raw Food/Real World: 100 Recipes to Get the Glow by Matthew Kenney, Sarma Melngailis

Raw Food/Real World: 100 Recipes to Get the Glow by Matthew Kenney, Sarma Melngailis

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Super Natural Cooking: Five Ways To Incorporate Whole and Natural Ingredients into Your Cooking by Heidi Swanson

Super Natural Cooking: Five Ways To Incorporate Whole and Natural Ingredients into Your Cooking by Heidi Swanson

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The New Becoming Vegetarian: The Essential Guide To A Healthy Vegetarian Diet by Vesanto Melina, Brenda Davis

The New Becoming Vegetarian: The Essential Guide To A Healthy Vegetarian Diet by Vesanto Melina, Brenda Davis

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The Food Revolution: How Your Diet Can Help Save Your Life and Our World by John Robbins

The Food Revolution: How Your Diet Can Help Save Your Life and Our World by John Robbins

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Eat, Drink & Be Vegan: Great Vegan Food for Special and Everyday Celebrations by Dreena Burton

Eat, Drink & Be Vegan: Great Vegan Food for Special and Everyday Celebrations by Dreena Burton

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The Thrive Diet: The Whole Food Way to Lose Weight, Reduce Stress, and Stay Healthy for Life by Brendan Brazier

The Thrive Diet: The Whole Food Way to Lose Weight, Reduce Stress, and Stay Healthy for Life by Brendan Brazier

The Thrive Diet is a long-term eating plan that wi more...0 points

The 30-Day Diabetes Miracle Cookbook: Stop Diabetes with an Easy-to-Follow Plant-Based, Carb-Counting Diet by Bonnie House, Diana Fleming, Linda Brinegar, Linda Kennedy, Ian Blake Newman

The 30-Day Diabetes Miracle Cookbook: Stop Diabetes with an Easy-to-Follow Plant-Based, Carb-Counting Diet by Bonnie House, Diana Fleming, Linda Brinegar, Linda Kennedy, Ian Blake Newman

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The Gluten-Free Vegan: 150 Delicious Gluten-Free, Animal-Free Recipes by Susan O'Brien

The Gluten-Free Vegan: 150 Delicious Gluten-Free, Animal-Free Recipes by Susan O'Brien

Ideal cookbook for many health conditions: The Glu more...0 points

Dr. Dean Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease: The Only System Scientifically Proven to Reverse Heart Disease Without Drugs or Surgery by Dean Ornish

Dr. Dean Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease: The Only System Scientifically Proven to Reverse Heart Disease Without Drugs or Surgery by Dean Ornish

Dr. Dean Ornish is the first clinician to offer do more...0 points

RAWvolution: Gourmet Living Cuisine by Matt Amsden

RAWvolution: Gourmet Living Cuisine by Matt Amsden

Following a vegan, raw foods diet does not mean y more...0 points

Eat-Taste-Heal: An Ayurvedic Cookbook for Modern Living by Thomas Yarema, Daniel Rhoda, Johnny Brannigan

Eat-Taste-Heal: An Ayurvedic Cookbook for Modern Living by Thomas Yarema, Daniel Rhoda, Johnny Brannigan

"Eat Taste Heal makes the ancient healing wis more...0 points

The Complete Book of Raw Food, Second Edition: Healthy, Delicious Vegetarian Cuisine Made with Living Foods * Includes More Than 400 Recipes from the World's Top Raw Food Chefs

The Complete Book of Raw Food, Second Edition: Healthy, Delicious Vegetarian Cuisine Made with Living Foods * Includes More Than 400 Recipes from the World's Top Raw Food Chefs

This masterful collection of over 400 raw food rec more...0 points

Living Cuisine: The Art and Spirit of Raw Foods (Avery Health Guides)

Living Cuisine: The Art and Spirit of Raw Foods (Avery Health Guides)

Eating raw isn't just for naturalists anymore. Tod more...0 points

Alive in 5: Raw Gourmet Meals in Five Minutes by Angela Elliott

Alive in 5: Raw Gourmet Meals in Five Minutes by Angela Elliott

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Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet by Nava Atlas

Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet by Nava Atlas

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Better Than Peanut Butter & Jelly: Quick Vegetarian Meals Your Kids Will Love! Revised Edition by Marty Mattare, Wendy Muldawer

Better Than Peanut Butter & Jelly: Quick Vegetarian Meals Your Kids Will Love! Revised Edition by Marty Mattare, Wendy Muldawer

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Raw: The Uncook Book: New Vegetarian Food for Life by Juliano Brotman, Erika Lenkert

Raw: The Uncook Book: New Vegetarian Food for Life by Juliano Brotman, Erika Lenkert

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The Raw Revolution Diet by Cherie Soria, Brenda Davis, Vesanto Melina

The Raw Revolution Diet by Cherie Soria, Brenda Davis, Vesanto Melina

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Growing Your Own Fresh Organic Vegetables For Better Health Naturally 

Here's some practical organic gardening principles to start you off harvesting your very own raw foods in your own backyard garden in just 2 weeks. Have a look at what you can learn ...

>The secrets to successfully growing an organic vegetable garden from scratch.

>How to set up a garden that runs itself and provides your food with minimal time and effort from you.

>Choosing the right seed varieties which are strong and resist disease

>What to do with the surplus produce you will have on hand.

>How you can save up to $100 PER WEEK from your food bill.

>How to grow more than you thought possible in less space you ever though possible.

>Never accept tasteless and lifeless food that is grown for supermarket appearance and shelf life.

>How to control pests organically using no chemicals in your garden or home. These formulas are all easy to make and use at home.

>The secrets to companion planting to increase yields and improve garden health.

>Tips to attract more disease killing insects in your backyard.

>50+ ways to improve your soil the organic way.

>How to plan right, how to plant more fruit trees and how things can grow together.

>Find out how many varieties are available and how beneficial it is to develop your local knowledge and different plants can actually be used for.

>Start your "seed bank" and realize saving seeds for the future is not that hard. These methods will be revealed to you.

>Not only save money, but discover ways to actually make money with your garden. I share my best ideas on this.

>Watch your kids willingly eat more fruit and vegetables than you could ever force them to eat. They will also enjoy growing it with you!

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Some of the TOP Super Foods to Eat for Better Health 

The following 9 'super foods' for vegetarian and non-vegetarian living that are among some of the world's healthiest and they all can be found at your local market or supermarket.

It's always a good idea to mix up your diet with as much color on your plate as possible.

Here are a few choices that you should aim to add to your diet (whether you are vegan, vegetarian or not) for optimum health.

Berries. All kinds especially blueberries, cranberries, boysenberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries. They contain anthocyanins, ellagic acid and vitamin C, which act as antioxidants for protection against heart disease and cancer.

Beans. Dried or canned, such as lima, kidney, pinto, navy, black, split peas, and chickpeas, are high in protein and complex carbohydrates.

Broccoli and other green/white vegetables. These vegetables, including Brussels sprouts, cabbage, turnips and cauliflower have long been classified as anti-cancer foods. These vegetables are also good sources of folic acid, vitamin C and fiber.

Oats and other whole grains. The fiber content of brown rice, barley, wheat, buckwheat, rye, millet, amaranth, quinoa and yellow corn helps lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

Citrus like oranges, grapefruit, lemons and limes. Rich in bioflavonoids, which help prevent blood clotting and strengthen capillary walls.

Sweet potatoes, carrots, mangoes, apricots, winter squash, pumpkin and orange bell peppers. They have many anti-cancer functions and strengthen the immune system. They are packed with beta carotene, which our body converts to vitamin A as needed.

Walnuts, almonds, cashews, pecans, macadamias. Studies show that you can lower your risk of cardiovascular disease by 15 to 50 percent if you eat a handful of nuts five times per week. Walnuts are an excellent source of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids. Almonds are a good source of calcium, magnesium and vitamin E.

Dark green leafy vegetables like spinach, bok choy and kale. These are a rich source of plant-based calcium. They contain beta carotene, vitamin C, folic acid and magnesium.

Papaya, pineapple and kiwi. They contain enzymes that break down protein, freeing amino acids for their roles in everything from cell growth and repair to antibody, digestive enzyme and hormone production.

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How To Be Free From Depression 

...without all the nasty side effects

Our chemical rich modern diet with large amounts of animal protein, saturated and trans fats and an excess of caffeine and alcohol radically changes our internal ecosystem. Considering then that 'we are what we eat' is it any wonder that the incidences of depression are so widespread in our culture.

Interestingly, many of the things that are good for your health will also contribute to a more positive state of mind, for example: daily exercise, meditation, yoga, and eating good whole nutritious foods are all recommended by the world's leading health and nutrition experts for optimum health. These approaches to whole body health are all things that will help you to feel happier as they transform your internal ecosystem to one of optimum health, balance and harmony. This means that following the principals of healthy living laid out in the Food Matters Film can help not only your body but also your state of mind in a way that is medically documented to have results.

An important nutritional detail that is often overlooked is the proliferating deficiency of Vitamin B3 (Niacin) in people who are suffering from depression. When given in sufficiently large doses, this safe and naturally occurring vitamin can have an intensely positive effect on mood, outlook, and overall mental wellbeing without any nasty side effects. The full story of how one doctor uses niacin to treat his patients for depression is detailed in the Food Matters Movie.

We HIGHLY recommend everyone watches this film. It will change your life Forever if you just watch it even once.

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