Let's consider the topic of nutrition from the standpoint of logic and observations of natural processes in nature.
Man is a biologically frugivorous creature. This is confirmed by a number of scientific factors, including the peculiarities of the structure of teeth, the digestive system and behavior in the natural environment. Raw plant foods, including fruits, berries, greens, nuts and seeds, are considered the most natural and easily digestible.
For thousands of years, humanity has sought stable access to food. Today, when stores are full of a variety of products, an interesting question arises about what a person will choose if he finds himself in an environment where absolutely all types of food are available - from fresh fruits and berries to meat, greens, nuts and seeds, but at the same time there is no fire, salt and food addiction?
The answer is often unexpected - first of all, it is drawn to fruits. This is easily verified in experimental conditions, because if you remove the influence of taste stimulants and habits, the choice often leans towards fresh fruits.
Throughout history, man has invented ways to increase the quantity and shelf life of food. Flour, sugar, salt, flavour enhancers and preservatives have become part of the everyday diet, allowing food to go beyond its basic function and become entertainment, a habit, a ritual.
And in this context, fruits, which used to be a symbol of abundance and the basis of the diet in warm latitudes, began to be perceived by some as something exotic or even marginal - especially against the background of discussions in the media, where extremes and resonant topics often dominate.
It is important to understand that any ideas can acquire features of fanaticism. This is not related to a specific topic - be it sports, nutrition, work or religion. Fanaticism appears when an idea becomes more important than life itself, when flexibility of thought and the ability to adapt are lost. But such states are usually temporary. Over time, many come to balance.
Most people who adhere to a predominantly fruit or plant-based diet are not fanatics. This is simply a way of eating that corresponds to their well-being, worldview or current body needs. At the same time, they maintain social activity and participate in the life of society, like everyone else.
Today, against the backdrop of the growth of chronic diseases caused, among other things, by modern eating habits, interest in natural nutrition continues to grow. People are beginning to ask the question, “What if I try something simpler?”
In the absence of food addictions and sensitivity to body signals, fruits really often become the base. They are easily digestible, rich in water, vitamins, antioxidants and carbohydrates necessary for the functioning of the brain and body. The liver of a healthy person is able to effectively process fructose. And during natural pauses in eating (for example, between meals), the body processes excess glucose and returns to a state of balance.
In fact, any food breaks down in the body into several key elements, and they are most easily digested from fresh fruits. From a biological point of view, this is logical.
It is important to realize that fruits are not a panacea or a cult. It is simply one of the natural sources of energy, well compatible with human physiology. And if someone's diet consists of 80-90% or even 100% of fruits, this is not necessarily the result of ideology. Often, it is simply an honest response from the body. After all, biologically, this is what we have been striving for all centuries.
How to come to a more natural diet? Several universal steps:
Each step can be adapted to your personal goals and lifestyle. The main thing is to approach it as a project; with interest, attention to detail, without extremes.
Fruits can become a reliable basis for the diet. But they are only part of the whole picture of life. A conscious approach to the body, nutrition, training and thinking makes a person stronger and freer. After all, a body that lives on clean fuel will no longer allow itself to be oppressed.
Author: Nastya Pliskina
Man is a biologically frugivorous creature. This is confirmed by a number of scientific factors, including the peculiarities of the structure of teeth, the digestive system and behavior in the natural environment. Raw plant foods, including fruits, berries, greens, nuts and seeds, are considered the most natural and easily digestible.
For thousands of years, humanity has sought stable access to food. Today, when stores are full of a variety of products, an interesting question arises about what a person will choose if he finds himself in an environment where absolutely all types of food are available - from fresh fruits and berries to meat, greens, nuts and seeds, but at the same time there is no fire, salt and food addiction?
The answer is often unexpected - first of all, it is drawn to fruits. This is easily verified in experimental conditions, because if you remove the influence of taste stimulants and habits, the choice often leans towards fresh fruits.
Throughout history, man has invented ways to increase the quantity and shelf life of food. Flour, sugar, salt, flavour enhancers and preservatives have become part of the everyday diet, allowing food to go beyond its basic function and become entertainment, a habit, a ritual.
And in this context, fruits, which used to be a symbol of abundance and the basis of the diet in warm latitudes, began to be perceived by some as something exotic or even marginal - especially against the background of discussions in the media, where extremes and resonant topics often dominate.
It is important to understand that any ideas can acquire features of fanaticism. This is not related to a specific topic - be it sports, nutrition, work or religion. Fanaticism appears when an idea becomes more important than life itself, when flexibility of thought and the ability to adapt are lost. But such states are usually temporary. Over time, many come to balance.
Most people who adhere to a predominantly fruit or plant-based diet are not fanatics. This is simply a way of eating that corresponds to their well-being, worldview or current body needs. At the same time, they maintain social activity and participate in the life of society, like everyone else.
Today, against the backdrop of the growth of chronic diseases caused, among other things, by modern eating habits, interest in natural nutrition continues to grow. People are beginning to ask the question, “What if I try something simpler?”
In the absence of food addictions and sensitivity to body signals, fruits really often become the base. They are easily digestible, rich in water, vitamins, antioxidants and carbohydrates necessary for the functioning of the brain and body. The liver of a healthy person is able to effectively process fructose. And during natural pauses in eating (for example, between meals), the body processes excess glucose and returns to a state of balance.
In fact, any food breaks down in the body into several key elements, and they are most easily digested from fresh fruits. From a biological point of view, this is logical.
It is important to realize that fruits are not a panacea or a cult. It is simply one of the natural sources of energy, well compatible with human physiology. And if someone's diet consists of 80-90% or even 100% of fruits, this is not necessarily the result of ideology. Often, it is simply an honest response from the body. After all, biologically, this is what we have been striving for all centuries.
How to come to a more natural diet? Several universal steps:
- Study the base - the basics of biochemistry and physiology will help you understand the processes in the body.
- Focus - reduce the amount of food and start eating consciously, feeling every taste.
- Gently cleanse the body - fruit days, juices, switching to more raw food.
- Start shopping with fruit - learn to choose ripe, tasty ones, try new things.
- Surround yourself with fruit at home - try recipes for juices, smoothies, fruit and green salads.
- Adapt to changes - mindfulness in nutrition often triggers changes in other areas of life. This requires attention, honesty and a willingness to change.
Each step can be adapted to your personal goals and lifestyle. The main thing is to approach it as a project; with interest, attention to detail, without extremes.
Fruits can become a reliable basis for the diet. But they are only part of the whole picture of life. A conscious approach to the body, nutrition, training and thinking makes a person stronger and freer. After all, a body that lives on clean fuel will no longer allow itself to be oppressed.
Author: Nastya Pliskina