FOOD RULE #14
Eat Foods Made From Ingredients That You Can Picture In Their Raw State Or Growing In Nature
Read the ingredients on a package of Twinkies, Pringles, etc. and imagine what those ingredients actually look like raw or in places where those listed ingredients grow. I don't know about you but when I was at the grocery store I looked at the labels and couldn't picture any of the ingredients in either form. Therefore Mr. Pollan states that this rule will keep all sorts of chemicals and food like substances out of your diet.
HOW MANY OF THESE INGREDIENTS CAN YOU PICTURE IN RAW FORM OR GROWING?
FOOD RULE #15
Get Out Of The Supermarket Whenever You Can
Mr.Pollan makes a great point with this rule. He begins with stating that you won't find any high fructose corn syrup at the farmer's market. You also won't find any excessively processed food products, any packages with long lists of unpronounceable ingredients or major health claims, anything microwaveable, or old food from far away. At the farmers market you usually find fresh, whole foods that are harvested at the peak of their taste and nutritional quality. Food that you can easily recognize! The kind that is alive and will eventually rot!
Next time you go to the store keep that in mind. Shop as if you are at the farmer's market!! This leads to the next Food Rule...
FOOD RULE #16
Buy Your Snacks At The Farmer's Market
This is a great rule because you will then find yourself snacking on fresh and dried fruits, nuts, and more real food rather than chips, sweets, etc.
Hope rules 14, 15, &16 help make your decisions a little easier!
Enjoy the rest of your summer and return soon for more Food Rules!
