MODERN NUTRITION. 
Seven Wrong Roads.

There are several food ingredients that characterise today's diet that are harmful to the body when taken in significant quantities:

Sugar. Sugar is devoid of fiber and nutrients, refined sugars are empty, or naked calories. But because of their caloric density, they are well suited to promote obesity. 

Refined Foods. People used to think refinement was good because it got rid of useless roughage. Now we're learning how necessary fibre (roughage) is in protecting us from certain cancers, stabilising blood sugar, controlling weight, and preventing gastrointestinal problems such as gallstones, haemorrhoids, diverticulitis and constipation. 

Salt. Most people consume 10-15 grams (two to three teaspoons) of salt a day. This is much more than is actually needed and contributes prominently to high blood pressure, heart failure, and kidney disease.

Fat. Most people don't realise that they are consuming two to three times more fat, oil, and 
grease than is optimal for good health. As a result, 
blood vessels plug up, impotence sets in, and hearts and brains suffer. A high-fat diet also contributes to overweight, adult diabetes, and certain cancers. 

Protein. Proteins are of two classes; animal protein and plant protein. Animal protein is of higher biological value than protein. That is to say that animal sources of protein give higher give higher amounts of protein to the body than plant protein of 
similar amount. Inasmuch as proteins are necessary for the maintenance of good health, excess consumption of proteins especially of animal source, gives the kidney much work. More so, proteins from animal sources are usually laden with saturated fats which are deleterious to health. 

Beverages. People most times forego water opting for soft drinks, beer, coffee, tea, sweet drinks. These drinks are loaded with calories from refined sugars and alcohol, which can play havoc with blood sugar levels and sabotage weight-control efforts. Caffeine, phosphates, and other chemicals found in beverages pose additional health risks. 

Snacks. Snacks mostly are made with refined food ingredients like white flour, refined sugars, butter, margarine, additives and preservatives. Snacks are taking over wholesome home cooked meals. Children are given snacks by some parents as a show of love. Wow! Junk, unwholesome foods, killer foods, as a show of love. 

These are most of the unhealthy markers of Modern nutrition. 
I think I'll rather be Old School.


Old School Nutrition Rocks!

 Do Feast Responsibly.

Acknowledgement: Hans Diehl., Aileen Ludington.