Where we stand THE WHOLE FOOD CONNECTION
Food
Health
Environment
Food is our most basic, primal desire. Even before our need for shelter or our desire to procreate, food comes first. The recipes for the food we talk about in Whole Food Living are based on solid scientific research and clinical experience over the past 50 years.
Our health, good or bad, is the result of the food we eat. There are genetic and environmental conditions that can affect our good health but for most of us, our health is determined by what we put on our plates. For this magazine, food and optimal health is our primary focus.
The third and final factor in the whole food equation is environment. Why? Because the state of our environment is impacted by the food choices we make. Understanding the connection between food, health and environment is key to developing a more sustainable world.
WFL Optimal Health Guide Legumes Whole grains & starches Vegetables Fruits, nuts & seeds Herbs & spices Oils, sugar, salt Heavily processed foods Eggs & dairy products Seafood Meat & poultry
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Whole Food Plant-Based The WFL Optimal Health Guide is a simplified, visual explanation of different eating styles. Our policy is to assist and encourage plant-based eating and to explain the significant health benefits available to those that become fully whole food plant-based. WFPB eating is comprised of foods drawn solely from the first five categories on the table. Strictly speaking, sugar, oil and salt are off the menu for people who are fully WFPB based, especially those who have experienced serious medical events. We place sugar, oil and salt along with highly processed foods in the Avoid category as a warning because, unless you prepare everything you eat at home yourself, you are unlikely to achieve a perfect score. In your quest towards better eating, don't let perfect become the enemy of good.
WFL MEDICAL DISCLAIMER
EDITORIAL CONSULTANTS
he medical and/or nutritional information covered in Whole Food Living magazine is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek medical advice before using diet to treat disease.
Critical contents of this magazine, particularly articles that cover medical issues, are referred to our editorial consultants. Our consultants are: * Dr Mark Craig * Dr Caitlin Randles * Dr Martyn Williamson
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