I got a great question a moment ago that deserves
repeating for all of my readers:
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Hi, Sherry:
In my work, I travel to very remote parts of the midwest,
where the produce truck only rolls in once a week, if
that, and everything else is canned.
Many communities have very limited choices. This has
been exacerbated by the current economic downturn. Many
folks simply don't have the choices that the folks who
live in larger cities have. There have been studies done
on this, and it is quite a problem.
Maybe you could address how poverty plays a role in the
choices people make?
Thank you for your good work, and for providing concerned
citizens an alternative to the broken system of western
medicine.
Best,
Laura Caviani
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SB: Great question, Laura. I'm happy to comment on such
a very important subject.
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Lack of fresh food
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There are many parts of the world where fresh fruits and
vegetables are scarce, no matter what the economy.
Fresh produce is the best and first choice because it's
filled with naturally occurring vitamins, minerals and
fiber.
Processing compromises the nutritional value of fruits
and vegetables and can actually make a good, alkaline food
acidic and actually bad for you.
Here's a perfect example: Fresh peaches are alkalizing
to your body, and are a good source of carotenes,
potassium, Vitamin A, lycopene and lutein. Their
phytochemicals are also helpful in the prevention of heart
disease, macular degeneration and cancer.
Canned peaches, on the other hand, have as much as 1/3
less nutrients than fresh, plus the heating during
processing and the sugary syrups added make them acidic to
your body. An acidic body is a perfect home for diseases
like cancer, heart disease and many others.
If fresh produce is not an option, choose frozen instead--
but make sure that there are no added sugars, butter or
any kind of sauces.
If canned foods must be purchased, do so as infrequently
as possible and buy those that are canned in their own
juices or water only. Stay away from those that are
canned in syrups or sauces.
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The low cost of eating healthy
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Many people claim they can't afford to eat healthy--it's
too expensive. So they rely on boxed, bagged and canned
"foods" instead.
That is ridiculous. It is not true.
Pound for pound, fresh fruits and vegetables cost FAR
less than processed foods.
In fact, it's not even close.
Follow this:
A two-pound bag of carrots costs $1.99 and (along with a
couple potatoes, some celery, an onion, some beans and
some spices) can be used to make a pot of soup that will
feed 6 people. All for less than $5.00...to feed 6 people.
A two-pound Digiorno pizza costs $5.49 and feeds two,
maybe three (very small) people.
The junk is FAR more expensive.
As much as double the cost of real, health-creating food.
Even if the pizza has a dollar off coupon the carrots and
other fresh foods win hands down.
It's not even close.
When fresh produce can be more expensive is when you are
buying off season, but it's still cheaper than processed.
And even the higher seasonal costs can be solved easily
enough by buying whatever is in season each week.
Many areas also have farmer's markets where fresh-picked
fruits and vegetables are sold for VERY low prices. Check
and see what's available in your area by doing a google
search for "farmer's market" and the name of your city and
state/region.
Some areas also have community supported agriculture
programs where you pay a fee for the entire season and get
a weekly share of the most delicious fresh produce you've
ever tasted. I've been doing this for years, and get more
than enough vegetables for my family for about $20 a week.
The prices are insanely low. Google "community supported
agriculture" to see what's in your town.
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Added costs of processed foods
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Not only are processed foods FAR MORE expensive than
fresh, there's another hidden cost most people don't think
about.
The cost to your health.
Processed foods make you sick and fat.
And being sick, fat and in pain means these enormous
costs over and above your weekly grocery bill:
- Doctor's visits
- Prescription and OTC medications
- Tests
- Surgery
- Hospital stays
- Lost time from work
All of these can easily add up to hundreds of thousands
of dollars or more each and every year.
NOW you tell me which is cheaper--eating healthy or
eating boxed, bagged and canned processed food-like stuff.
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If eating healthy is new to you and seems a bit
overwhelming, I understand.
The GTNP manuals explain what processed foods do, why
eating fresh foods is so important, and how to do it
quickly, easily and cheaply.
The recipe book is chock full of dishes featuring REAL
foods that not only are good for your body, but taste
scrumpt-dilly-icious.
The charts show you what good combinations are so you
know what to pair up with your absolute favorite foods
while still keeping the acidity down in your body.
PS: Jari is saving loads of dough on Doctor's bills and
Nexium with GTNP:
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Dear Sherry,
I did purchase your Great Taste, No Pain books, and I
have been following your recommended food choices. So
far, I have had no pain, bloating, or gas in my abdomen;
all from just changing my food combinations.
This has been the easiest "diet" I have ever tried. I
hate that word, "diet," because you automatically think
that you have to struggle and deprive yourself. By just
changing my "eating habits," I have become pain free and
actually lost 7 to 8 pounds without trying. Now, that's a
bonus.
My cravings have stopped, and you are correct in that now
I want healthy food, not the junk stuff ... like chips and
fries.
I just want to thank you for resolving this health issue
for me. I had a barrage of tests done a few years ago
trying to find out what was causing all my discomfort.
The doctors and tests showed nothing.
I had off and on bouts ever since then, and this last
time, back in February, I was ready to explode. I know
nerves had a lot to do with the onset, but your change of
lifestyle eating habits have put me on the right track.
I have a gastroenterologist appointment at the end of the
month, which I believe I am going to cancel. My primary
doctor actually prescribed Nexium, which I did not pick up
at $389.00 a pop, thank goodness. He also seemed to think
that I might be suffering from a bleeding ulcer and
recommended an endoscopy.
Well, when I see him again, I'll let him know about your
system.
About the Author
Sherry Brescia is the author of Great Taste No Pain and
host of the radio show "Let's Talk Health with Sherry
Brescia" on iamhealthyradio.com.
She has over 20 years experience in the medical research
field, and cured herself from IBS in 1992 by changing her
diet and eating the way she now teaches in her Great Taste
No Pain system.
Sherry has made it her life's mission to help others with
digestive challenges by educating them about the role of
diet in overall health and the importance of an alkaline
pH.
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