Article by Mark McIntyre of LIFTu.icu. (lifestyle coaching on the Isle of Wight)
The relationship between the foods we eat and mental health is complex but often referred to as mood and food, the premise being that healthy eating determines mental health. This article explores a root cause of mental health disorders - nutrient deficiencies caused by eating a diet high in junk food.
The first step in understanding the rich difference between fresh live food and processed foods is understanding a brief food history. For most of history, people didn’t have access to the variety of foods we have today. Food was seasonal and local, and people generally ate what was available. Their diets varied depending on where they lived and the time of year.
Over time, as transportation and storage technology improved, people had access to more types of food from more places. This led to the fast-growing processed food industry, mass-produced food for a global market. Processed foods are typically high in sugar, fat, and salt and low in nutrients. They’re designed to be convenient and efficient, but they come at a cost to our health.
Fresh live food is not only more nutritious than processed food, but it also has other benefits that processed food does not. Fresh live food is typically lower in sugar, fat, and salt and higher in fibre and water. These nutrients are essential for keeping our bodies healthy. Fresh live food is more filling than processed food, making you less likely to overeat. And because fresh
How the body reacts to poor eating
When you consume processed foods, your body doesn’t register them as food. These items are made up of chemical ingredients that the body can’t break down and use for energy. Instead, they end up sitting in your gut and causing inflammation. This can lead to bloating, gas, abdominal pain, fatigue, and even skin problems.
On the other hand, fresh live foods are easily accessible fuel for your body. The nutrients in these foods are quickly absorbed and used for energy, leaving you feeling energized and healthy. Live foods also contain enzymes that help to break down and digest the food, making it easier on your gut.
If you want to improve your overall health, choosing fresh live foods over processed convenience foods is important. Your body will thank you for it!