Overfed –Undernourished –by Guest Blogger Karl Mincin
One fact has become clear to me:while Americans are overfed,we are also dangerously undernourished. Malnutrition has always been associated with images of thin emaciated souls,but it is now apparent that both overweight and non-overweight Americans are also often malnourished due to the lack of good carbohydrates such as whole vegetables and fruits in their diets,as well as the near absence of the healthy fats like omega-3 oils.
This is particularly true for children,whose diets are too often based predominantly on refined starches,simple sugars,and trans fats,which are the worst kind of fats. I believe that much of the alarming increase in childhood asthma and Attention Deficit Disorder,as well as numerous other maladies,is nutritionally based. Because we have not yet learned to effectively extract the nutrients and vitamins from fruits and vegetables,supplements cannot be counted on to replace nutritious whole foods. What this means is that even for those of ideal weight,following proper dietary principles is fundamental for general health.
The challenge today is not to determine the principles of healthy eating but to find the best methods to implement what we already know. For this,it is necessary to educate health-care professionals as well as the general public. Another factor in changing the way Americans eat is making healthy eating convenient and satisfying. I invite the restaurant,hotel,and food industries to work hard to meet America’s desire for healthier,more nutritious foods.
Of all six-plus million diets out there,I have observed the most good being done to patients by Proper Food Combining,not only for weight management but also digestive problems and energy enhancement.
Please request my one page summary of this common sense approach Proper Food Combining.
Also available is a Professional Critique and Review of Weight Loss Supplements.
One important aspects is:
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The other is:
Choose nutrient dense foods found primarily in colorful produce.
Healthy eating is not complicated,nor costly. As mentioned above,
It often boils down to applying what we already know,and supporting
Each other in doing so,enjoyably so………
Karl Mincin is a Skagit area nutritionist who teaches classes at the Co-op. Coming up next:
Feb 21st;The Nutrition Detective,Feb 28th ,Nutrition for your Special diet –see our February Workshops for more information
