The Simple Truth Of Our Body's NOT So Simple System

The human body is a complex machine. From the trillions of cells doing their very specific jobs to the automatic functions like breathing, we are absolutely incredible. There is a huge diversity among the many populations. Yet, as diverse as we are, we are all almost completely identical. What allows us to be almost exactly the same, yet so different? The platform upon which we are built. We adapt at a very slow pace, which is what makes it such a stable platform.

But if we have such a great platform to build upon, why do we have such a rampant incidence of disease and rapid breakdown, which is happening at much younger ages? There are a few reasons. The biggest reason is our ability to mass produce and genetically engineer our food sources. Whether you love or hate modified foods, they are a pervasive part of our daily living, and almost all have a negative impact on our health.

You grew up learning a simple truth, "You are what you eat, from your head down to your feet." The sustenance of every part of our body is dependent on what we ingest (or don't ingest for that matter). Your body is like a city. The buildings are your muscles, and their foundations are your bones. The roads leading in and around the city are your blood vessels, and the sewage system is... well, your sewage system. And the city planners, policemen, firemen, construction workers, city crews, as well as the people who live in the city are your cells.

When you haul poor quality products in, a week structure is built. If you continue to haul poor quality products in, or entirely forget some products, not only can the city not be built stronger, it will start to fall apart. Next thing you know, the city planners aren't talking to the city workers the right way, the police and firefighters are busier than ever, and the sewage workers have gone on strike. It doesn't take long after that for your city to start to collapse.

But even if YOUR city is starting to collapse, there are some simple things you can do to start to repair it. The simplest way, adding better nutrients to your diet. It goes beyond eating more vegetables. As I stated earlier, foods are being modified and in the process are losing much of their nutritional value. Want to scare yourself a little? Do an online research on the decline of nutrient values of fruits and vegetables. Many have lost anywhere from 15-50%!

In future articles I will direct you to some keys to bettering your nutrient uptake. For now, just keep thinking about the city you're building with every bite.