5 Simply Nourishing Tips
By: Shoshanna Levy
Published: May 7, 2011

Choose meat/poultry/eggs that are      pasture-raised-This goes beyond the term "free range" which may      only mean that the animals went outside for a few minutes each day. Truly      pasture-raised means the cows, goats, lamb, and pigs ate grass, and the chickens ate      worms, grass, and seeds. Speaking with the farmers or visiting the farm is an excellent way to find      out what practices they use.
Always buy nuts and seeds raw- The oils are polyunsaturated, which means they are more prone to breaking down      with heat and light than saturated fats. Roasted nuts are usually      overheated and the oils have already broken down.
Read those labels- This is crucial for those choosing to live a healthy lifestyle. Even organic packaged food contains many additives, GMO, and added sweeteners. If a package has a very long list of words that sound like you need a chemistry degree, then it's probably not the best option. The less you eat of a box the better!
Use the freshest produce possible- There are now farmers markets in every city, weekly CSA (community supported agriculture) delieveries. And the freshest option comes from your own backyard, window box, or rooftop.
Avoid produce that is wilted or has brown spots-This means that it is no longer vital and many nutrients have broken down.
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