I recently returned from Europe. This was my 2nd time visiting the area. I really enjoyed Germany & Bulgaria! As a dietitian I was impressed with the wholesomeness or higher quality of food in these countries in comparison to the United States of America. However, I was most impressed with Bulgarian cuisine which certainly doesn't lack quality, flavor, or texture!
When a holistic dietitian mentions wholesome foods, allow your mind to immediately think of clean foods -
foods that are free of pesticides, antibiotics, growth hormones, artificial preservatives, and GMOs.
Unfortunately in America, unclean food is extremely prevalent along with higher rates of obesity and other
metabolic conditions.
foods that are free of pesticides, antibiotics, growth hormones, artificial preservatives, and GMOs.
Unfortunately in America, unclean food is extremely prevalent along with higher rates of obesity and other
metabolic conditions.
Eating clean food enables a person to sense that their body is being nourished at a cellular level.
A simple way to explain cellular nutrition and to know whether or not you regularly consume it is to consider the following questions.
Q1 - Have you ever eaten a lot of food and in about an hour or two at most you're hungry again?
A1 - Most likely you didn't eat wholesome food, perhaps it was genetically modified and therefore not good cellular nutrition.
Q2 - Have you ever eaten a meal or snack and started craving one thing after another?
A2 - This is another possible clue that your food is not wholesome, fresh, and may be genetically modified.
A simple way to explain cellular nutrition and to know whether or not you regularly consume it is to consider the following questions.
Q1 - Have you ever eaten a lot of food and in about an hour or two at most you're hungry again?
A1 - Most likely you didn't eat wholesome food, perhaps it was genetically modified and therefore not good cellular nutrition.
Q2 - Have you ever eaten a meal or snack and started craving one thing after another?
A2 - This is another possible clue that your food is not wholesome, fresh, and may be genetically modified.
Another significant difference in America in comparison to the European countries I've visited is the water pH which can greatly impact an individual's health (see Disease Prevention & Intervention Article).
A slight shift in the pH of water or the pH within a person's body can yield a significant difference!
The lower the number on the pH scale, = more acidic (disease & bodily symptoms thrive).
Higher number = more alkaline.
Neutral = 7 (ideal pH).
A slight shift in the pH of water or the pH within a person's body can yield a significant difference!
The lower the number on the pH scale, = more acidic (disease & bodily symptoms thrive).
Higher number = more alkaline.
Neutral = 7 (ideal pH).
During my travels to Germany and Bulgaria I noticed that the pH of bottled water is included on the nutrition facts label. This information is not included on bottled water in America.
Since disease thrives better in a low pH, and the average human body is comprised of > 60% water;
I would love to see this piece of information included on bottled water in the United States!
Since disease thrives better in a low pH, and the average human body is comprised of > 60% water;
I would love to see this piece of information included on bottled water in the United States!
German water is nicely alkalized 7.2
Bulgarian water is very alkalized 8.71 on the pH scale.
American water pH averages:
Midwest & West Coast - less than 6 (acidic)
Eastern USA - less than 5 (very acidic)
Bulgarian water is very alkalized 8.71 on the pH scale.
American water pH averages:
Midwest & West Coast - less than 6 (acidic)
Eastern USA - less than 5 (very acidic)
When I was in Bulgaria, the benefits of alkaline water + cleaner food was very apparent in a short period of time; not only by myself but other Americans as well. After all, we were drinking, showering, & hand washing in 8.71 alkaline water!
Question - So how can personal changes be made here in the United states?
The 1st 2 suggestions will help to purify your water from toxic contaminates!
Suggestion 1 - Filter drinking water properly with a high quality filtration system.
Suggestion 2 - Filter your shower water with a high quality shower filtration system.
Suggestion 3 - Now it's time to alkaline you water using pH Drops. Use (1)drop per (1)ounce of water.
Suggestion 4 - Purchase as much USDA Certified Organic food as you can afford!
Always remember that quantify & quality of daily water and food consumption are equally important!
The 1st 2 suggestions will help to purify your water from toxic contaminates!
Suggestion 1 - Filter drinking water properly with a high quality filtration system.
Suggestion 2 - Filter your shower water with a high quality shower filtration system.
Suggestion 3 - Now it's time to alkaline you water using pH Drops. Use (1)drop per (1)ounce of water.
Suggestion 4 - Purchase as much USDA Certified Organic food as you can afford!
Always remember that quantify & quality of daily water and food consumption are equally important!