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Jul/110
America – An Affluent But Severely Malnourished Country – (Part 2) The Solution
Our American citizenry is shockingly overweight and even more shockingly, malnourished. How could this be true of the most affluent country on earth?
I believe that this condition is directly related to the large amounts of processed and refined foods that we consume as well as animal flesh, and animal by-products. When our sedentary lifestyles are added to this unsound mix the result is nothing short of a recipe for disaster. Since many estimate our health care bill to be upwards of four trillion dollars within the next five years or so, clearly we are in desperate need of a solution.
Fortunately there is a simple answer to the problem of malnutrition in this country, and it lies in the regular consumption of the most nutritious food group on planet earth. But what is the most nutritious food calorie for calorie that we can readily obtain? The answer is “GREENS.” This particular food group is like no other on earth in that it can supply just about all nutritional needs for humans. A quick glance at the nutritional content of a host of different green vegetables will show that this food group is rich in almost every essential vitamin and mineral as well as protein. It is impossible to dispute how good this chlorophyll rich food is for the human body but what is disputable is how we can consume enough of these “greens” to actually experience optimum nutrition and how can we make them palatable enough to do so?
One of the problems with consuming greens is that they have a composition which is quite hardy to say the least. Although greens possess more valuable nutrients than any other food group, these nutrients are locked inside the cells of the plants which have a molecular structure that makes them very tough to penetrate. These cells are made of this tough material because they provide protection for the plant through harsh weather, insect attacks, pesticides etc.
Because the vitamins and minerals are stored inside of the tough cells of the plant, in order to release the precious nutrients the walls of the cells need to be broken down. This however, is not an easy task, yet without thorough mastication the nutrients are not very useful to the human body so the simple fact is that we must chew these greens until we obtain an almost creamy consistency. Of course most of us don’t have the time, energy, nor jaw strength to do an adequate job of thoroughly chewing tough greens, and besides, they don’t have a terribly inviting taste which makes matters worse.
Regrettably if complete mastication isn’t accomplished not only will we miss out on valuable nutrients but we will also invariably experience the unpleasantness of indigestion which will tend to make us find excuses not to eat these precious living foods at all. Speaking for myself, I doubt that I would be willing to sustain any long campaign of eating enough greens if I had to chew each mouthful to a creamy consistency in order to attain the nutritional benefits as well as to escape indigestion.
The simple solution to this problem is a good blender. A blender can easily rupture the tough cells of the plant and basically do the chewing for you. You will enjoy total assimilation of the essential nutrients and actually the process of assimilation will begin at the very moment the blended greens come in contact with your mouth.
Unfortunately however, there is another slight problem. Let’s say you have just put a bunch of “kale” in your blender and added water, and then blended to a creamy consistency. It’s all good until you take the lid off the blender. With the lid off you begin to feel queasy and a bit nauseated due to the dark green color of the liquid and the strong smell of wheatgrass and this before you ever attempt to drink it. Let’s face it, the mixture is almost unconsumable. Wonderfully nutritious to be sure, but how can we make it so we can ingest this concoction without throwing up?
The answer is to add fruit. Apples, bananas, mango’s, oranges, strawberries, or whatever fruit you have in the kitchen would be just fine. When your “Green Smoothie” consists of at least 40% fruit, you will notice that the resulting bright green concoction will be pleasant, and actually quite tasty. It won’t be too sweet, nor too bitter but rather it will be refreshingly zesty.
By blending at least 40% fruit with your greens you will find that consuming your daily intake of this incredibly nutritious food source will be a pleasurable experience and not a chore. You will receive all the nutrition locked inside the plant plus the healthy benefits of fruit and all in a very tasty and exceptionally easy to make smoothie. Give it a try!
About the Author
I am passionate about health issues, and the state of the health of our wonderful America. I believe the American diet is literally killing us and that a steady flow of money and perks from the meat, egg, and dairy industries to the U.S. government is the reason we have had a long sustained brainwashing campaign that has precipitated the shift from a predominantly plant-based diet to an animal-based diet. The result has been an unprecedented increase in heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and cancers of all varieties. I believe Americans are suffering from a lack of truthful information concerning our diets. I enjoy writing motivational articles that will help to correct the problem regarding this lack of information and also examine the prevailing misinformation in the light of truth.
Healthy Vegetarian Choices For Life
Dedicated to the advancement of informed choices that will benefit our health, our environment, and our animal friends.
Please visit my website at http://www.ourhealthforlife.com and look around awhile. I would very much appreciate comments concerning your reaction to what I have written as well as any input that might aid me in the task of making my site more helpful. I thank you in advance for your consideration.
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