The pretty maids all in a row

I am all about great food, particularly if the food is real. I have always had a love for everything involved in the preparation of a meal, from the growing to the serving. I am in awe of the beauty that real food offers the diner as well as the many health benefit derived from that same plate. Sadly we seem , only to often, to be willing to settle for less than a dining experience and very few consider the food they put in their mouths to have anything to do with their aching joints, headaches and bad skin. Let alone the major problems from diabetes to heart disease to cancer. Give your body a break! Your body is an amazing creation. The mechanics accomplished in one cell of your body alone is unbelievable, but how can you expect it to continue to run smoothly with out the proper nutrients. Now, before you call me and inform me that your bread has thiamine added and at least 12 other vitamins and minerals are swim enthusiastically through you Gatorade, get real! You are betting your life on the fact that scientists and food company CEO's value your life so highly that they only want what is best for you and yours. That is a pretty good amount of confidence that you show in people who are taking your weaknesses and gaining from them. If your comfortable with that then by all means keep right on eating that fat-free dressing and reduced calorie cookie. As for me and my house we will eat the tomato and basil grown in our back yard or by our local farmer. If that seems like an intriguing idea, than have no fear I will be more than happy to share some of my success in the past few months of changing our lives to a more healthy lifestyle.