Your body is as unique as a snowflake, which means that the food you love may be poison to another person. Opposing dietary ideas can both be true, so it’s wise to understand your uniqueness before committing to foods that everyone else enjoys. Below are several examples of how a food can be perfect for one person, and then harmful to another.
1. Green leafy vegetables (like kale, lettuce and green peas) are high in fiber and hydrate the body. If you want energy, eat greens! Several years ago, I met for an initial consultation with a man who was taking the drug Coumadin. Because of how the drug interacts with vitamin K, he was not able to consume many of the vegetables I encourage my clients to eat. Not all of us can enjoy a crisp salad on a summer day.
2. The addition of raw dairy products is helpful to strengthen teeth. Unfortunately, if you are sensitive to milk, the same dairy may lead to a sore throat, cough, or upset intestines. If you’re pregnant, caution must also be used with mass produced, unpasteurized dairy products, due to the risk of foodborne illness.
3. An intestinal cleanse may be a great option for someone with a healthy digestive tract, since cleansing brushes debris off the intestines, which then allows you to absorb more nutrients. The same type of cleanse may be dangerous for a person with bowel inflammation, colitis, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
There are even risks to eating some raw vegetables, so I recommend that you always seek support and extra education to make the best choices at your next meal.
© 2012 Ava Waits
Ava Waits is an inspirational speaker, business mentor, and forthcoming author.She believes that making money should feel like bliss, and through her work, she provides innovative business, money, and marketing guidance to entrepreneurial women worldwide.
Ava first used entrepreneurship to pull herself out of poverty, going from food stamps and the food bank line, to signing on over $17,000 worth of business in one month. She is passionately committed to helping other women release financial constriction, feel content with money, and live richer lives through entrepreneurship. Ava’s clients often receive surprise income, travel the world with their businesses, and start signing on new clients at their highest prices yet.
As a speaker, Ava has been interviewed on television, and has been invited around the country to inspire audiences at business events, women’s organizations, and financial companies. To connect with Ava, and to view article and video archives, please visit www.AvaWaits.com.
