Juicing Hugh | 02 Jul 2007 04:23 pm
Mental Health and Whole Foods
Changes in eating habits and farming methods over the last 50 years may be responsible for the rise in mental health problems in the UK, a new report has claimed.
The Mental Health Foundation and food campaign group Sustain claim unbalanced, less nutritious diets have led to an increase in cases of depression, schizophrenia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Alzheimer’s disease.
One of the most important findings of the report was a drop in intake by most people of omega-3 fatty acids, so-called ‘good fats’ that can be found in oily fish and nuts - and an increase in the eating of foods containing omega-6 fatty acids, or ‘bad fats’. But the report says that it is not only what we eat, but how it is produced that can also harm our health. Due to changes in the way food is made and manufactured, the amount of essential fats, vitamins and minerals have been reduced and the balance of nutrients has been disturbed, according to the research.
“I have been juicing for around twelve months with the Hippocrates Juicer. There is no way I could eat all of that produce raw, so juicing provides me with the perfect way to obtain the extra vitamins, minerals and enzymes my body needs. Once my body had eliminated most of its toxins, my skin improved noticeably and my eyes sparkled. I have a lot more energy and my emotions have steadied as I do not have the mood swings that I used to. Drinking fruit and vegetable juice works on every level - body, mind and spirit.” L. Chapman - Australia
on 02 Jul 2007 at 9:09 pm 1.Hayan said …
wow…I’m glad I’ve been making sure I’ve been eating properly and healthily over the last few years…
Juicing really does help no end..
Great information, Thanks