Introduction
When initiating holistic self-care and eventually progressing to the True Health Lifestyle one must become a focused, educated grocery shopper. The Holistic Nutrition plan of the soon to be released "The True Health Lifestyle: Guide for Holistic Self-Care" will educate the empowered reader about the implications of foods and drinks on 'holistic health status'. The reader will develop skills to evaluate foods, drinks and meals to assemble an individualized holistic nutrition plan.
The following is a brief "starter kit" for initiating a holistic nutrition plan which is essential in holistic self-care. The specific foods and drinks presented and chosen during these basic functions may have the most significant and direct impact on the human body. Foods and drinks fall into two categories, positive and negative 'stressors'.
The foods which contribute to balanced, adequate 'energy' flow and alkaline pH in the human body are positive 'stressors'. However, the foods which, in the long run "take" 'energy' or form imbalances of 'energy' in part by lowering the pH of the human body are negative 'stressors'. The Holistic Nutrition plan of the forthcoming book will thoroughly explain the rationale used for determining exactly which foods, drinks and overall meals qualitfy as negative 'stressors'.
Having a specific plan for grocery shopping is crucial to initiating the holistic nutrition plan. In my professional practice I offer guided grocery shopping to clients, and this experience removes confusion and simplifies the grocery shopping experience. In fact, holistic nutrition generally simplifies the meals and foods of most people; modern living has resulted in poorly combined meals of largely processed foods. Simply put, holistic nutrition is about whole foods and meals with one or two food types.
Whole foods are fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. These types of foods are generally afterthoughts in most conventional grocery stores. Therefore, shopping at a "Whole Foods Market" or local farmer's market is a solid first step to initiating a holistic nutrition shopping plan. However, these are not options for some people, but the holistic nutrition plan can still be initiated.
Holistic nutrition starts with a commitment to nourishing the whole 'being' with balanced, loving care and attention to the manners and sources one uses to fulfill and perform the basic functions. Start your commitment with buying the foods and drinks that nourish the 'being' and optimally perform the basic function of eating.. A little tip for ease at maintaining the commitment is to only keep positive 'stressors' in the living area. Keeping negative 'stressors' outside of the living environment can play a powerful role in helping promote the proper balance of positive and negative 'stressors'.
The Grocery Store
Shopping List
Before You Go: Eat a meal to reduce the chances of apetite impacting the choosing process.
Step 1: Green Leafy Vegetables
This is the foundation food type of holistic nutrition and combines with all other food types. These foods are nutrient dense containing high-quality forms of alkalizing minerals sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium along with 'energy' in the form of electrons. Organic is preferred. Purchase these foods in their closest form to fresh, avoid the pre-cut versions and frozen versions.
Having a specific plan for grocery shopping is crucial to initiating the holistic nutrition plan. In my professional practice I offer guided grocery shopping to clients, and this experience removes confusion and simplifies the grocery shopping experience. In fact, holistic nutrition generally simplifies the meals and foods of most people; modern living has resulted in poorly combined meals of largely processed foods. Simply put, holistic nutrition is about whole foods and meals with one or two food types.
Whole foods are fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. These types of foods are generally afterthoughts in most conventional grocery stores. Therefore, shopping at a "Whole Foods Market" or local farmer's market is a solid first step to initiating a holistic nutrition shopping plan. However, these are not options for some people, but the holistic nutrition plan can still be initiated.
Holistic nutrition starts with a commitment to nourishing the whole 'being' with balanced, loving care and attention to the manners and sources one uses to fulfill and perform the basic functions. Start your commitment with buying the foods and drinks that nourish the 'being' and optimally perform the basic function of eating.. A little tip for ease at maintaining the commitment is to only keep positive 'stressors' in the living area. Keeping negative 'stressors' outside of the living environment can play a powerful role in helping promote the proper balance of positive and negative 'stressors'.
The Grocery Store
Shopping List
Before You Go: Eat a meal to reduce the chances of apetite impacting the choosing process.
Step 1: Green Leafy Vegetables
This is the foundation food type of holistic nutrition and combines with all other food types. These foods are nutrient dense containing high-quality forms of alkalizing minerals sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium along with 'energy' in the form of electrons. Organic is preferred. Purchase these foods in their closest form to fresh, avoid the pre-cut versions and frozen versions.
Spinach
Romaine
Chard
Kale(there are many types!)
Collard Greens
Mustard Greens
Arugala
Step 2: Quality Oils
The majority of calories in holistic nutrition will be derived from this food type. This is dense source of essential fats which the body prefers as 'fuel' and needs to build each and every one of ithe 70 trillion cells. Cold-pressed is necessary and organic is preferable; quality is most important. Ordering these from internet suppliers may be neccessary for cold-pressed version.
Hempseed Oil
Olive Oil
Coconut Oil
Flaxseed Oil
Walnut Oil
Macadamia Nut Oil
Step 3: Low Starch Vegetables
These foods provide optimal sources of vitamins, micro and macro-minerals and phyto-nutrients and readily combine with green leafy vegetables and quality oils. These foods can be fresh, but frozen is okay to for starters; never in a can though. Organic preferred but not necessary.
Broccoli
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Asparagus
Celery
Onions
Green/Red/Yellow Peppers
Zucchini
Green Beans
Tomato
Avocado
Step 4: Low Sugar Fruits
These foods do not combine with all other foods and their combination ability widely varies between each individual food. These foods all contain sugar to varying degrees, but in each case the benefits of the food outweighs the cost(the acid sugar).
Avocado
Lemon
Lime
Grapefruit
Tomato
Cucumber
Raspberries
Strawberries
Blueberries
Pineapple
Cherries
Step 5: Nuts and Seeds
Obtaining an edible source of these may take ordering over the internet, as the readily available nuts and seeds are low quality. Raw nuts and seeds are the only source which meets quality standards for holistic nutrition. Remember to soak these overnight in alkaline water or sprout these before eating (excluding the butters).
Almonds
Brazil Nuts
Pistacchios
Sunflower Seeds
Pumpkin Seeds
Walnuts
Almond Butter
Sesame Seed Butter (Tahini)
Hazelnut Butter
Step 6: Wild Fish
The quality of fish varies greatly as farmed fish are quite different from the wild ones. Be informed of exactly which version is available and only choose the wild fish, and never, ever in canned tuna, canned sardines may be okay.
Salmon
Tuna
Sardines
Herring
Mackerel
Step 7: Grains and Legumes
The following gluten-free grains are readily available and can also be found by internet providers if one seeks the optimal sources.
Brown Rice
Basmati Rice
Lentils
Quinoa
Millet
Buckwheat
Peas
Mung Beans
Step 8: Herbs and Spices
Choose the best quality herbs and spices to combine with the oils to make your own dressings and add flavor. Avoid low-quality brands with additives, go organic if possible.
Real Sea Salt (essential!!!!!)
Cayenne
Turmeric
Oregano
Basil
Cilantro
Cinnamon
Garlic
Cumin
Curry
Ginger
Conclusion
This is not a conclusive list, just a starter list of readily available foods that meet the qualifications to be categorized as positive 'stressors'.
A Holistic Recipe List will be coming to show you how to build meals with these foods.
Consult "The True Health Lifestyle: Guide for Holistic Self-Care" for a thorough rationale for determining whether or not a food is a positive 'stressor'. The Holistic Nutrition plan is quite thorough, easy to understand and full of scientific rationale as well as a thorough list and explanation of negative 'stressors'.
The holistic nutrition plan is also quite individualized, with tools and tests to guide the reader in forming their own personal plan.Many foods people regularly consume and are quite familiar with are absent from this holistic nutrition shopping list. This is because these foods are likely negative 'stressors' and the benefits, if any, are far outweighed by the costs or acids formed in the blood and 'energy' impacted within the whole body.
The foods in the shopping list provide the 'energy', alkaline minerals, vitamins, minerals, phyto-nutrients, essential oils and amino acids the human body desires for 'optimal function'. For a thorough explanation of the principles building the holistic nutrition plan, consult "The True Health Lifesty: Guide for Holistic Self-Care", which will be completed by late 2010.
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