Nutrition

• A simple way to good nutrition
• Simple guidelines for a healthy diet
• Foods high in our essential nutrients
• Diet and Nutrition Files

A simple way to good nutrition
At Natures Clinicals we believe that all the knowledge you will ever need about nutrition is within your reach. Within you is an amazing storehouse of all the information you have ever encountered about diet. Your body knows better than any book what nutritional balance it needs. It tries constantly to communicate that information, but it's just not always received and interpreted accurately.

Because of this we are often left feeling that the food we eat, or the way we eat, is not serving us well. Sometimes we are right. Often, people come to holistic health practitioners that deal with nutrition expecting to be told that they must completely and radically change what they eat. Many take a long list of vitamins and supplements and still feel incomplete. Here it has been forgotten that with a little bit of innate knowing, the body is capable by itself of maintaining the balance needed to create a state of health.

Simple guidelines for a healthy diet
There are some simple truths that seem to underscore ones health. Below we have listed some of these that we recognize.

Avoid overeating
It is a good idea and a time-honored basic rule to avoid overeating. This is not only because our digestive tracts will not function optimally under such a condition, but also because it makes us feel too full, tired, and sluggish, both mentally and physically. In addition, we can eat only the most wholesome foods and still create a toxic condition by overdoing it.

Eat natural whole foods where possible
As a general guideline, whole natural foods, unprocessed, free of chemicals, pesticides and colorings are a great place to start. Most of us are fortunate enough to have ready access to an abundance of beautiful fruits, vegetables, grains, and minimally processed meats as well as plenty of fresh fish. These are nutritionally loaded foods, so we highly recommend including a variety of these foods in your daily intake. Eat like a hunter gatherer. Also remember that it is very beneficial to drink eight glasses of pure water each day.

Your body has innate wisdom
Your body has innate wisdom. Practice paying attention to the wisdom within, and you will be surprised about what you learn. Your body is naturally attuned to the life force that sustains it; it is the mind that confuses things. We must practicediscernment and learn by trial and error what foods work for us.

These are just suggested guidelines; (be gentle with rules and restrictions that are imposed from without). It is a good idea to introduce natural foods into your diet as much as possible. The body has less work to do when it is not dealing with toxins introduced from without. Avoid any sort of fanaticism, however, and recognize that a state of glowing health is not a commodity that should be only achieved through sheer hard work. Many emotional aspects also go into our being in 'health' so balance everything you do with dashing's and dollops of joy and fun wherever possible.

The process of listening to your body involves remaining open to hearing what is required in each moment. Get into the habit of asking yourself: What does my body want today? When we don't listen, we often wind up imposing rules that just won't stick. Gorging on junk food after a nice big salad and tofu patties may be a sign that we are not listening. However forever denying yourself that little piece of chocolate may lead to a lack of joy, fun and spontaneity. It is that old saying, 'everything in moderation, and even occasionally, moderation itself'.

So go easy on yourself. The mind can be funny that way; it tends to want what you tell it not to have. So play a little game and psyche yourself out. Allow yourself to indulge just a little bit occasionally, but also make an effort to include more nutritious foods in your diet all the time . Pay attention to how you feel. Let your body guide you. You may take notice of the lists and books of experts but most importantly, listen within.

Enjoy your meals
At Natures Clinicals we believe that people need to enjoy eating. Worry, fear and hurry can creep into our plates. How about nourishing our souls as we nourish our bodies? Try candlelight, soothing music, a pleasant setting and, if possible, the company of those you love. Avoid arguments and heated discussions at meal time. This harmony will do more for optimal assimilation and digestion than all the food-combining rules under the sun.

Relax and take your time when eating
Try breathing deeply and envisioning a healthful meal being assimilated into nourishment, feeding every element of your body. Most importantly, simply savor your food and relax. Bask in the knowledge that your body is a magnificent creation that is masterfully equipped to extract and absorb the vital nutrients that will sustain you.

Natures Clinicals free ailments and treatment plans
At Natures Clinicals clinics we offer treatment guidelines to help you with improving your health; utilizing food, herbs, lifestyle and supplements (amongst other natural modalities). Some of the treatment plans are simple, some more complicated. This depends on the disease or condition state that is being addressed.Our treatment sheets are a compilation of the newest research, and old and tested truths some of which haven't changed since human beings first lived in the caves. Genetically we still carry the same genes as our fore bearers.

We are constantly researching and gathering information from other healers to bring to you practical and powerful tools, so that you can help heal yourselves and your family in times of need. We do not recommend however that these generic treatment plans can replace an individual consultation with an experienced, qualified practitioner. Everyone has a unique set of features and needs that only an individual approach will truly serve.

Please use these treatment plans and guidelines in conjunction with your ability to listen firstly to your own bodies innate wisdom. If you have any queries you are welcome to contact us. For a more personalized and in depth treatment plan we recommend that you come to see us at one of our clinics or visit a recommended health care professional. If this is not possible you may wish to undertake an online consultation or telephone consultation with us at Natures Clinicals. We wish you health and happiness.

Foods high in our Essential Nutrients
In respect to the essential nutrients; the vitamins and minerals, it is an ideal situation if we get sufficient amounts through our foods. Below are files on different nutrients that are important for the body and minds functions, and the foods we can eat to get sufficient quantities of them. The soils that we grow our foods in sometimes however, are highly deficient in the nutrients that should build up our foods. In this instance we may need supplementation and it is wise of us to know what our local soils are deficient in.

Please click on the items below for further information about sources sources high in these essential nutrients

• Vitamin A

Diet and Nutrition Files
Please click on the items below to read about these nutrition subjects and recipes

• Antioxidants
• Carbohydrate shopping and cooking tips
• Facts on fibre
• Facts on protein
• Facts on fats
• Children's nutrition
• The Blood type diet
• The four plant categories
• The Glycemic food index
• Linseed breakfast cereal
• Probiotics
• Liver Health
• Detoxification