By Oriol Avila Montesó *
A short summary of change tips for better safety and well-being could be:
1. Substitute red meat for oily fish (tuna, anchovies, salmon, sardines, etc.) rich in omega 3. Although it is better and we recommend a vegetarian diet.
Diseases of the circulatory system are the leading cause of death in the western world, and omega-3 fish oils help very effectively to prevent these diseases. More information on omega 3 can be requested from the Center for Naturopathic Studies.
Also, several studies carried out in the US show the relationship between red meat and diabetes 2 (in adults), the origin of so many serious health problems.
2. Substitute honey or stevia for sugar.
White sugar is a precursor to such dangerous diseases as diabetes, obesity, candida, heart disease, cancer, etc. It is true that the body needs glucose for the proper development of its functions, but it can be obtained (artificial sweeteners lack glucose, but they are not without risks) through honey, stevia (which has 30 times more sweetening power than sugar) or the consumption of sweet fruits of eco-biological origin.
White sugar is simply refined glucose and lacks the essential mineral salts and vitamins naturally offered by honey, stevia or fruit, especially dates or dried figs, with 65% fructose.
On the other hand, it has been shown that cancer cells feed on glucose, so limiting its consumption is the best prevention and weapon against cancer.
3. Substitute soft drinks, colas, alcoholic beverages, etc. by pure water.
It is true that these drinks in the first minutes stimulate the nerve centers of pleasure through the artificial production of dopamine, but at the cost of increasing the loss of calcium through the urine (causing osteoporosis), magnesium (muscle problems) or zinc (prostate ).
Water is the best natural solvent and detoxifier. Dr. Batmanghelidj states that you need at least 1.5 liters a day of water outside of meals to stay disease free. Freshly made natural fruit juices are the best option when the available water does not offer enough guarantees.
4. Substitute cow's milk for oat, almond or rice milk.
In general, adults (sometimes even very young ones) lack certain necessary enzymes or enzymes, lactase, to digest animal milk. For this reason, animal milk favors the appearance of fibroids, ovarian cysts, allergies, asthma, cataracts and other eye problems, sinusitis, otitis, tonsillitis, arthritis and even cancer.
Oat milk is very nutritious, recommended for those who do a lot of exercise or for the elderly or young people in development. Very rich in B group vitamins, it helps to overcome stress, nervousness and insomnia.
Almond is by far the richest in calories, protein, fat and fiber and an excellent source of calcium and vitamins A and B5.
The rice one is the most recommended for allergy sufferers, who have high blood pressure or who suffer from digestive problems, as it is very refreshing and digestive. Among the dairy products, the most recommended is goat kefir, which favors the development of bacterial flora and fights constipation.
5. Substitute avocado for butter and margarine.
Butter is a fat that is difficult to digest, very rich in salt, which is why it is harmful to health.
Animal-based margarine is garbage loaded with saturated fat. Plant-based contains artificial additives and trans fats, well known for raising bad cholesterol levels. Both are recommended to be replaced by avocado, a wonderful fruit that provides great benefits to the human body. Already in 1939, Dr. V. L. Fernández wrote:
“Avocado is a highly digestible fat. It is the best substitute for milk, cream and butter. "
In Central America it is used as a meat substitute, and due to its great richness in vitamins A, B, D, E, and K as well as mineral salts, it is very useful in all kinds of gastric and intestinal problems, lack of energy, diabetes, cholesterol, heart disease, etc.
If avocado has a drawback, it is that it is very rich in calories, so it must be consumed in moderation.
6. Substitute chicory or malt for coffee.
Coffee is a stimul