In order to live a healthy, rich and abundant life you need to look at what you’re putting into your body to add vitality to your energy system. Examine whether you’re injecting life-force or detracting from it each time you consume a meal.

Food is a drug, since it changes the biochemistry and hormonal balance of your body. We’ve heard the saying: “One man’s poison is another man’s medicine.” Rings very true when applied to nutrition. The prevalence of allergies and intolerances has never been so high in human history. Our immune systems are struggling to cope with the high levels of toxins, chemicals, preservatives, colours, additives and sprays that go into the production of food.

The food pyramid is no longer applicable in our times. It was first created in 1943 by the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) and subsequently updated and officially released in 1992. It is terribly misleading and flawed. The Food Pyramid has not kept up with scientific nutritional research. The original food pyramid made a number of claims supporting its food list, such as, all fats are bad; all complex carbohydrates are good; protein is protein; dairy products are essential; potatoes are good for you; and there was no recommendation for exercise.

Look at the types and quality of foods you consume at present. Are they drawing you closer to health or further away? Food creates health and nourishes the cells – such as those packed with minerals and vitamins. Alternatively food can be a drug and cause disease and ill health if consumed regularly and in quantities. So if food is a drug, what drugs are you choosing to allow into your body? Read the rest of this entry »