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It is important to remember that YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT and ABSORB!!

Individuals who train for weight management, muscle gain or competition, must remember to provide their bodies with food of the highest nutritional value as possible.

Food that is highly processed serves no purpose in a trainer's kitchen. In fact it is likely to be the biggest enemy in regard to achieving results.

Organic food should be chosen wherever possible.

Filtered pH balanced water should also be consumed pH between 7 and 8 preferably.

EVA Life is a great brand with a pH of 8.3.

THE SHOPPING LIST

FROM THE MARKET

1. Organic cruciferous vegetables - eaten raw wherever possible
2. Organic lean cuts of meat
3. Organic non-hybridized fruits
4. Organic nuts and legumes

GOOD FATS

1. Organic cold-pressed flaxseed oil
2. Fish oil- tested for toxins and heavy metals
3. Organic cold-pressed unrefined Coconut Oil
4. Extra-Virgin Olive oil - used as a dressing, not to cook with

SUPERFOODS

1. Spirulina - nature's multivitamin
2. Barley Grass - nature's alkaliser
3. Organic raw cacao - rich in minerals and antioxidants
4. Goji Berries - handful per day, super high in Vitamin C and antioxidants
5. Bee Pollen - rich in amino acids and good sugars
6. Maca Powder - rich in amino acids and phytonutrients

A WORD ON HIGH PROTEIN DIETS

Individuals who exercise, often and consume high-protein diets. here are some important considerations.

1. Protein can be acidic, therefore consider balancing with high alkaline foods and supplements. A good rule of thumb is 80% alkaline and 20% acidic foods.
2. Protein can deplete the body of digestive enzymes, causing poor digestion and assimilation of nutrients. This problem can be addressed by eating plenty of vegetables( must be raw!) or supplementing with digestive enzyme formulas.
3. High fibre intake must accompany high protein intake for proper bowel elimination and detoxification. Psyllium husks are an excellent cheap fibre.

Here is a great website to checkout that provides and yes delivers, fresh Organic fruit and veg, along with great recipes on raw and superfood smoothies etc.

www.missorganic.com.au

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