PPNF Health Guidelines...

1.) Whenever possible eat fresh, non-GMO foods that are organic, locally-grown, unprocessed, and whole. For example: Fresh fruits and land and sea vegetables, in season. Whole grains: traditional wheat (kamut, spelt, emmer) rye, barley, oats, millet, quinoa, amaranth, teff, buckwheat, rice, and corn (soak, sprout grains or sour-leaven flour). Nuts (raw): walnuts, peanuts, Brazil nuts, almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, cashews, coconuts, macadamia nuts, and pine nuts. Legumes: peanuts, soaked beans, chickpeas, lentils and peas Seeds (raw): sunflower, pumpkin, flax, and sesame. Raw (unprocessed) whole milk and butter from healthy animals; cultured yogurt, kefir, sour cream and cheeses. Animal proteins from pastured animals: poultry, beef, lamb, game, organ meats, eggs; wild fish and seafood. Prepare homemade meat stocks from bones of naturally raised chicken, beef, lamb, or fish and use liberally in soups and sauces. 2.) Avoid foods with additives and preservatives. 3.)Use traditional fats and oils : Fats: butter, ghee, lard, goose/chicken fat Oils: olive, coconut, palm, and minimally processed seed and nut oils (no cottonseed or canola) Use unrefined inland and sea salt with no additives. 4.) Enjoy sweeteners in small amounts from unrefined and natural sources. 5.) Drink and cook with pure, non-chlorinated, unfluoridated water. Avoid using water stored in plastic bottles. 6.)Drink herbal teas and fermented beverages. Cook and bake in glass, ceramic, porcelain, seasoned cast iron, or stainless steel instead of aluminum, silicon or non-stick cookware. 7.) Store food in glass instead of plastic containers, bags, or wraps. 8.) avoid using products that contain fragrances around food (hand and dish soap, lotions, air fresheners). 9.) Get plenty of sleep, exercise, and natural light. 10.) Think positive thoughts and minimize stress. 11.) Practice forgiveness. 12.) Optimal health is not merely a matter of good nutrition. Making a conscious effort to eat well is a decision we make daily once we have decided to “get healthy.” We often neglect to add other necessities to our busy schedules. Proper rest, exercise, and exposure to natural light are extremely important as are good emotional and mental health. Thinking positive thoughts, reducing stress, and practicing forgiveness can go a long way toward improving overall health.