by
Paul
BenhaimThese foods aid digestion and are a good source of
vitamin B12. However, we do need to be aware of what known as
free-form sodium. I mentioned this in the CaPNaK section, but for
clarity shall repeat.
The cellular structure of a food is designed to hold all the
protein, minerals and vitamins it contains until such time as they
are broken down by digestion. The digestive process naturally
controls the rate at which these nutrients are released. In
processed, cooked or even juiced foods the cellular structure is
destroyed which allows all these nutrients to become instantly
available- another instant hit. They enter the body too quickly and
are found to be out of the control of the digestive system. As the
body cannot regulate this input of nutrients such foods cause
blood sugar instability. Soy sauce is a very good example of free
salt. The quantity of free salt in one tsp of soy sauce is likely to
make you crave more salts within three hours of eating it, as free
salt rushes through the body wiping out many other nutrients in
the process. Avoid using such foods regularly, if at all.
Fruits
There are too many to mention, so just keep a large, well stocked
variety and remember to eat some for breakfast or as an in
between meal snack. The king and queen of fruits, in my opinion,
are the mango and Asian durian (ignore the smell, just savour the
taste) -look out for them at Asian supermarkets.