Basic Guidelines: Do not eat things out of boxes or cans. Eat as fresh as possible. If you must eat something out of a box or can, make sure it is not a processed food. Eat fresh, simple, proteins, vegetables ad libum and whole fats. Do not eat things that have been broken apart into partial foods--like low fat, or pasteurized. Eat raw, organic, pesticide free whole foods. Go light on grain. If you eat grains, eat unprocessed whole grains. Strive to have about 5 colors of food on your plate except for white. Stay away from the whites: white flour, white sugar, potatoes, etc.
Where to find healthy fresh, local food:
Where to find healthy fresh, local food:
Websites and Recipe Sites for Gluten Free, Healthy Whole Foods Cooking and Living
http://www.helpguide.org/life/healthy_eating_diet.htm
http://www.omgallergyfree.com/
Congee Recipes
Kitchari and Dosha Balancing Recipes
http://www.sproutedkitchen.com/
http://overgrowthesystem.com/
10 Books/CookBooks to check out!
3 Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All American Meal
Healing with Whole Foods: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition
4 Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats
5 Whole Foods Companion: A Guide for Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, & Lovers of Natural Foods
6 Wild Fermentation: The Flavor, Nutrition, and Craft of Live-Culture Foods
7Real Food: What to Eat and Why
Food Related Documentaries I recommend (great to have the whole family watch after Thanksgiving Dinner)