Food has the power to sustain life or lead to its end (death). I understand there are countless trends and fads regarding which foods are beneficial and which are not. I also have some thoughts on what foods to eat, but I want to emphasize one key point today: You are in control of your body. You should be aware of what you consume. Nowadays, people are often more concerned with filling their stomachs than nourishing their bodies. Consuming fast food (and junk food) is considered a normal meal in today's society.
The message I wish to convey today is straightforward. You should control what you put into your body. If you are unable to pronounce or easily understand the definition of the ingredients listed on the food containers you consume, avoid eating it. Following this basic rule will significantly contribute to preserving your health. Here's a brief list of ingredients that I can pronounce and understand:
eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla, onions, butter, sugar, flour, garlic, potatoes, carrots, nutmeg, pepper, salt, cream, water, olive oil, and wheat
Let me share some food ingredients whose pronunciation and/or meaning I am not familiar with:
high fructose corn syrup, maltodextrin, dextrose, soy lecithin, trisodium phosphate, gelatin, calcium phosphate, mono-sodium glutamate, silicon dioxide, and tert-butylhydroquinone, and natural flavors
Here's an easy guideline you can adhere to when purchasing food.
You must know what's on the label, to stay healthy and able.
I'll provide you with this last example. These are the ingredients for Homemade Lemonade:
Lemons, sugar, and water
Here are ingredients to a Popular Brand of Lemonade: Sugar, Fructose, Citric Acid (Provides Tartness), Contains Less than 2% of Natural Flavor, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Maltodextrin, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Citrate (Controls Acidity), Magnesium Oxide (Prevents Caking), Calcium Fumarate, Soy Lecithin, Artificial Color, Yellow 5
I hope this aids you on your journey to health.
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