Set your life on fire.
Seek those who fan your flames.
–Rumi
The more I read and study about diseases, the more
passionate I become about the need for kids to have access to real foods grown
without chemicals. Children deserve that
their health should be protected, not exploited for profit and financial gain. Parents deserve to have access to healthy
foods that are economical and affordable for them to buy (or grow). At the very least, buy the best quality, locally grown, organic fruits and vegetables you can afford.
| Seasonal honeybell from Schacht Groves, Vero Beach, FL |
Working with adults diagnosed with diseases like autism and ADHD, I see parallels with those who have diabetes and obesity. Eating foods that our bodies are allergic to, foods that cause inflammation, and foods that deplete our energy sources, such as meat, dairy, and added sugars, causes and promotes disease. Empowering people to understand the importance of eating real food, and avoiding harmful food, is critical to our attempts to thwart chronic diseases.
The foods that God has provided for us to eat are
fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains.
These are the foods that can sustain us in health while reversing and
preventing disease.
In gratitude,
Nancy Heinrich, MPH
Founder, Growing Healthy Kids, Inc.
