Optimum health is not just about what you eat, it is certainly also what you do not eat. Since the 1950s over thirty-five hundred man made chemicals have found their way into manufactured food, along with pesticides, antibiotics, and hormone residues from stable foods such as grains and meat. Many of these chemicals are anti nutrients in such a way that they stop nutrients being absorbed and used. Proper digestion, absorption of nutrients, and elimination of wastes are essential for optimum health. Disorders of the gastrointestinal tract are all common health issues and can lead to improper digestion and nutrient deficiencies, which may contribute to development of many other diseases.

The man made chemicals are all added into the food for flavor and freshness, so if you buy organic or grow your own vegetables it will be a better option. Chemicals that enter the body will be stored in the fat cells as toxin waste.  Having too much toxins accumulated will develop into a weight gain and a slow down the metabolism and weak immune system. The only way to rid the toxins is either to eat a diet high in “live” foods i.e. fruits and vegetables, whole grains, water and a modest amount of animal or vegetable protein or forcing elimination by detoxification.

A simple detoxification can be achieved by water fasting as water has more benefits than simple just hydration. Water is properly one of the most forgotten nutrients despite how essential water is for the human body. The body consists of 55-78 % of water and to function properly the body requires 8-10 glasses of water daily to maintain hydration, not only does water helps flush out excess toxins but will also assist in weight loss. 

Weight loss can be achieve by a healthy diet and exercise. A healthy diet should be varied and include vegetables and fruit. Vegetables like broccoli, green beans, leafy greens, zucchini, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, and tomatoes are low in calories and high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals and full of antioxidants, so try to eat about 3 to 5 servings every day. Fruit is also a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals and you should aim for 2 to 3 servings daily. An easy way to obtain the daily servings is by blending the fruits or vegetables into a smoothie. There is no ideal ingredients for the perfect smoothie, it is all about personal taste and preference and is sometimes blended with crushed ice, frozen fruit, or frozen yogurt.

  

Antioxidants support the immune and are a natural biochemical substance that protects living cells against harmful free radicals. Antioxidants readily react with oxygen breakdown products and neutralize them before oxidative damage occurs. When our body cells uses oxygen it automatically produce the so called free radicals, which can cause damage. Health problems which could be associated with excessive free radicals is heart disease, cancer and diabetes and when you are catching a cold or an illness, it basically means, your immune system is weak, so by eating good nutritious food on a daily basis, which contains the antioxidant, vitamins and minerals you will enhance your immune system and prevent such conditions.

Fish is low-fat and is a good quality protein, filled with vitamins like riboflavin (Vitamin B2), which aids the body in the metabolism of amino acids, fatty acids, and carbohydrates and Vitamin D, which aids calcium absorption to help prevent osteoporosis. Fish is also rich in calcium and phosphorus and a great source of minerals, such as iron, zinc, potassium (a mineral needed for muscles, nerves, and fluid balance in the body), iodine, and magnesium. When people substitute meat for fish, they decrease their intake of these essential vitamins, minerals, and Omega-3 fatty acids. Eating fish provides an excellent source of Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals that benefit your general health. The recommendation is to consume at least two servings of fish per week in order to help prevent heart disease, lower blood pressure, and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes

Chicken is an excellent source of protein and a rich source of most B Vitamins. However, chicken skin is high in saturated fat and should be removed before eating. Chicken breast fillet is an ideal meat for any weight loss diet. Chicken comes in many varieties and be eaten both warm or cold and as part of a salad. Chicken meat with the skin contains about 150 calories per 100 grams