Our bodies require lots of vitamins and minerals to be able to stay healthy and avoid illness. However, the foods that most Americans eat are lacking those very important items. Taking a vitamin pill just will not provide all that you need. Whole foods are rich in those vitamins and minerals and when they are prepared properly will provide what your body needs.   I recommend taking baby steps in your journey to a healthier diet. Don’t try to change too many things at once or your body (and your family) will rebel! Pick a couple things to start with and once you have adapted to that change pick something else. I personally started with removing processed sugar from our family’s diet. (Yes, we still have ice cream or cookies once in a while but they are no longer part of our regular diet.) Invest in your health by exchanging the following ingredients into your diet. Check out the special reports below to find out more about the benefits of each food and where to get it from. Whatever foods you eat, do your best to obtain fresh organic items preferably from a source you know personally. There are more and more options available to consumers seeking organic produce, grains, dairy products and meat.

Special Reports

Butter – from pasture fed cows or goats for margarine
Virgin Coconut Oil – for sautéing or added to smoothies or tea
Whole grains like wheat, spelt, barley and oats for processed refined flours (Breads and Cereals)
Brown Rice for White Rice
Honey, Maple Syrup and Sucant for refined white sugar
Raw Apple Cider Vinegar for White Distilled Vinegar
Real Sea Salt for Processed Salt
Raw Milk for Pasteurized Homogenized Milk
Kefir for processed milk or buttermilk
Kombucha or Kefir Sodas for soda pop
Green Tea