The Rainbow

DID IT RAIN?

No, but, the other day, I did lay out my veggies out on the counter when I bought them…reds, green, oranges, yellows and a mixture of other colors that are like a “rainbow” on my counter.

Veggies are packed with natural pigments: red is lycopene; orange and yellow are bioflavonoids; green is chlorophyll; and blue is anthocyanidins.

Did you know that these pigmentations allow our veggies to become not only more complex but also protects them from radiation from the sun’s rays. So when we eat these colors we gain some of their prowess against radiation and other agents of cellular damage. Pretty cool huh…

So, did you do know that the Food industry in general stresses convenience over FRESH and HEALTHY.  Did you also know that when we buy food from the industrial agriculture system, we not only consume pesticide residues, we support a system that depends on the mistreatment of people….just one huge example is the toxicity of Roundup chemicals used by industrial agriculture system to grow food.

The Rainbow of foods should be a food choice. The impact on our health alone helps us manage some of the badass chronic health conditions we face.  You may think it costs more to eat organic, local…but, you know it really comes down to choices, laziness, money, effort and the bang for your buck or how much diet soda pop you can hang off your cart on the way to check out.

ME, I am a predator of good food.  I buy local whether it’s a farmer’s market or that grocery store that buys local and sells. Yes, sometimes it spoils, or the color is not right, or the apple gets a little brown when you slice it, or the shape is weird, but you know what?  It is still badass healthy for you!!

Lifestyle changes in your life are up to you, please do not wait till some chronic health issue slaps you in the gut, then expect magic from starting to eat healthy…it may not help like you want, then you trash talk “clean eating” to make you look good. Funny how that works huh!!

In finishing up here, eat the Rainbow of veggies for a while, feel the difference in how your body reacts, even weight loss, more energy, better sleep habits, a few things to tease you to think about it!!  Food is your medicine, Medicine is your food, so EAT to live instead of living to eat!!!

Be different.                John