I feel it' s important to understand basic nutrition so that we can make informed decisions about what we eat. Because, what we eat is the most important factor in determining our health.
And...it' s not like you have to b e a scientist to understand the basics. In fact, Dr. John McDougall, M.D. does a great job of explaining what he calls the A, B, C' s of nutrition in this outstanding article entitled:
Because the four nutrients discussed above - carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water make up the largest portion of any foodstuff by weight, they are often referred to as macronutrients. Our foods also contain two micronutrients--vitamins and minerals--which make up only a tiny percentage of our food by weight.
I know this stuff pretty good but I always deepen my knowledge when I re-read one of Dr. McDougall' s books or articles.
Dr. McDougall and his wife Mary were recently featured in Better Homes and Gardens Magazine. Check out the article entitled: Practicing What He Preaches.
Anyway, we really are what we eat...and like Dr. McDougall says..."we wear what we eat"...so hopefully this information helps give you a better understanding of why plant foods are so important. Check out some of Mary McDougall' s recipes also...you will be pleasantly surprised.
San Francisco Vegan Chiropractor Comments:
And...it' s not like you have to b e a scientist to understand the basics. In fact, Dr. John McDougall, M.D. does a great job of explaining what he calls the A, B, C' s of nutrition in this outstanding article entitled:
Nutritional Foundations a Lesson in Basic Nutrition. Here is an excerpt from the article:
Because the four nutrients discussed above - carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water make up the largest portion of any foodstuff by weight, they are often referred to as macronutrients. Our foods also contain two micronutrients--vitamins and minerals--which make up only a tiny percentage of our food by weight.
I know this stuff pretty good but I always deepen my knowledge when I re-read one of Dr. McDougall' s books or articles.
Dr. McDougall and his wife Mary were recently featured in Better Homes and Gardens Magazine. Check out the article entitled: Practicing What He Preaches.
Anyway, we really are what we eat...and like Dr. McDougall says..."we wear what we eat"...so hopefully this information helps give you a better understanding of why plant foods are so important. Check out some of Mary McDougall' s recipes also...you will be pleasantly surprised.
Dr. Eben Davis is clinic director of Executive Express Chiropractic in downtown San Francisco.