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MORE SUBTRACTION
Math, subtractions in particular were the least favorite of all my elementary school subjects. I always thought it was quite unfair that if the answer was off by even one number all of my efforts still produced a big red X. Life without great math skills has worked out just fine, as my talents to eye-ball, visualize and imagine have supported chosen careers.
Imagination and a fresh look at how food, the good and the bad, travels through the gastro intestinal pipe developed into a passion for cooking and specifically into a desire to prepare meals that are system specific, person specific and activity specific. Our body has the amazing capacity to deliver the right supplies to our organs, muscles, lymph, circulatory and respiratory and fat burning systems.
Phew….. I’m so thankful that my body knows the math and the path. No supervision or calorie counting needed as long as we load those delivery trucks with colourful fresh food.
Some scientific evidence suggests that the shape and colour of certain foods resemble the organ that they specifically nourish. The picture in the publication of a walnut beside the human brain got my special attention. Our brains use a lot of energy, (she eats even while we sleep) and I like the idea of eating a specific food that builds sharp new brain cells. Is this why the walnut made it on the top ten most nutritious foods list?
It seems a shame than that some schools have declared their classes to be nut free if a few walnuts a day can keep us smart. Are we throwing the baby out with the bath water? (Applause to the schools that have removed all the offensive pop and junk food machines.) Some nuts and seeds can cause a severe allergic reaction, (peanuts are by far the greatest troublemakers), however, figures also show that just as many people are lactose intolerant, have a severe wheat sensitivity, react very badly to artificial food colouring, while others become deathly ill when stung by a bee. How much food and what kind of foods should we ban to protect a few? Or, can we teach the affected students to be responsible for their allergy and make smart choices.
Many busy parents of school age kids are interested in and doing their best to pack a healthy lunch because they know that good nutrition equals better emotional stability, improved focus and good energy to play during recess.
The elimination of processed food has been shown to positively affect children with attention difficulties. It seems fair to state that it is important to carefully examine all aspects of the risks of the potential danger before we subtract beneficial foods from the health equation.
When a lunch pack for school or business includes at least three of the six colours of the rainbow you will most likely nourish all five main body systems. Here are a few colourful food examples;
Red: tomato, apple, raspberry, kidney beans
Orange: carrots, oranges, peaches, pumpkins
Yellow: banana, walnuts, almonds, mushrooms, squash
Green: cabbage, spinach, kale, avocado, celery, zucchini
Purple: blueberries, blackberries, red cabbage, beet,
White: potatoes, onions, cauliflower, whole oats, barley, buckwheat
Check out: www.honestfoodguide.org and print your own version for a quick reference.
Recipe of the Week
Warm Miso Soup
In a large bowl, place finely sliced mushrooms, green onions, a tbsp. chopped parsley or mung bean sprouts.
Make some miso soup. Miso soup can be found at health food stores in the refrigerated section. Follow the instructions on the package to make a warm broth.
Pour the warm miso broth over the cut up veggies and enjoy.
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