There is not a day that goes by where I am not asked something in relation to diet and nutrition. I always be as helpful as possible about the person’s specific concerns but the reality is that 99.9% of people who ask me diet and nutrition questions just simply need to grasp the one ‘big idea’ of eating clean and making it truly a part of their lifestyle by weaving it into the very fabric of not just what they do but who they are.

Whenever eating clean is explained to anyone wanting to make a difference to their body by someone who is ‘on the path’, the response is often a blank stare. Perhaps they cannot bring themselves to believe that eating clean can make such a profound difference, after all they have been force fed a diet of ads for ‘miracle supplements’ and high tech gadgets. Either that or that they actually realize the truth and can’t bring themselves to face it for whatever reason.

I have a wonderful and diverse client base and for me the most satisfying thing for me is whenever someone I work with ‘gets it’ and makes a decision to eat clean as a way of life. Their results improve but most of all I get a kick out of how they say “Gee, you know, it’s so simple, isn’t it?” I just nod and say “Yep.” Aside from the fact that they have a ton of energy and their workouts are as good as they have ever been, everyone is blown away with how easy life becomes. From the perspective of reshaping their body though, this one change is the foundation that will allow them to join the fitness elite.

We as a society are getting busier and busier but we are also being told that we are getting fatter and sicker. Diet and nutrition is in the news every day and is big business. It’s really not all that complex though eat clean – cut out processed junk eat fresh natural ideally organic meat, fish, vegetables and whole grains. All the little details will follow but if you are to have any hope at all, this simple diet and nutrition secret is what you really need to make your transformation a lifelong success.

This is the critical core principle that forms the foundation of your new approach to food as body fuel. It is a simple idea yet will have the greatest impact on your health, body and energy levels.

Simply stated, the ‘Natural, Organic, Clean, And Unprocessed Food Principle’ means that your eating plan will only contain a combination of natural foods, ideally organic to be prepared freshly and taken with
you as you go about your day.

This is absolutely fundamental to achieving the look you want for your body. Fuelling your body with clean nutritious foods and greatly reducing your intake of artificial food additives, chemicals and sugar will stimulate your metabolism and allow your body to detoxify. Your body will finally be able to get rid of the stubborn body fat it wants to hold on to and you will not be giving it reasons to create more. By following this key principle you will realize an almost immediate shift in your well being which will begin your transformation into an Ultimate Fat Burning and Muscle building Machine.

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The Taiwanese Technical mission in The Gambia yesterday organized an exhibition of vegetables such as carrots, cabbage and tomato at the newly built Agricultural Marketing Produce Centre in Banjulunding.

The event, which was the first of its kind to be hosted at the centre, attracted many people from different walks of life.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Patrick Chang, Taiwanese Ambassador to The Gambia gave a brief history of the centre.

According to him the centre was built at a cost of ten million Dalasis, adding that the project was jointly funded by the Taiwanese Technical mission, Action Aid The Gambia, and the Department of State for Agriculture.

He said the Centre would be used for agricultural marketing like this. “We welcome more people in contributing to agricultural development. We want to see more areas of land cultivated, ”he said.

Among other produce displayed was the fresh Gambian rice known as brown rice. This particular variety of rice according to Ambassador Chang is very useful for diabetes patients as it contains vitamin A.

Sulayman Trawally, permanent secretary at the Department of State for Agriculture, said the facilities of ‘this nature’ would encourage farmers to produce more products. He said it would also contribute towards the attainment of the country’s food self- sufficiency programme.

He thanked the Taiwanese government for their continued support to The Gambia in almost all sectors of development.

Mrs. Naffie Barry, deputy permanent secretary at the Department of State for Trade, Industry and Employment expressed similar sentiments.

Kadija Sambou, President Banjulunding Women Farmers, applauded the Technical mission for serving as a relief for them. She also thanked President Jammeh for empowering Gambian women.

In underdeveloped countries, inadequate nutrition is the main cause of blindness. Vitamins are antioxidants that keep our body including our eyes healthy. Vitamins A, C, and E have all been shown to be important in eyehealth. There is increasing evidence that many fresh foods such as fruits, vegetables and fish contains components which are important for eye health.

Vitamin A

Most mothers will tell their children to finish their carrots as it is good for the eyes. Carrots are loaded with Vitamin A. One carrot contains double the USA- recommended daily allowance of Vitamin A. This vitamin is critical in preventing many diseases connected with eyesight. Most importantly it prevents night blindness. Vitamin A deficiency also leads to xerophthalmia, dryness in the eyes, corneal ulcers and swollen eyelids. All these can lead to blindness. Vitamin A is also important as people age, as it prevents cataracts from forming and helps in preventing blindness from macular degeneration. The recommended intake for males is 1000 retinal equivalents (RE) while females need about 800 RE per day, if you feel you are not meeting this with your diet then you may wish to consider an eye health supplement. It is important to read labels if taking Vitamin A eye health supplements as is can be toxic if large amounts area taken. This is also particularly important when you are pregnant as excess Vitamins A can cause birth defects.

Most red, yellow or orange foods contain beta-carotene. The body converts beta-carotene into Vitamin A. Along with carrots, fruits like cantaloupe, mango, vegetables like pumpkin, red pepper, papaya and mango are excellent sources of beta-carotene. Vitamin A is also found in spinach and other green leafy vegetables, sweet potato, fish, especially cod liver oil and chicken or meat liver.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is often called a superhero and is certainly a key ingredient in any eye health supplement. It helps in preventing many age-related vision problems such as cataract. This occurs when there is a buildup of protein which eventually clouds the vision. Vitamins C may also help in delaying age-related macular degeneration which has no cure. A survey showed that if the onset of cataracts could be delayed by ten years, then related operations could be avoided. This is because most cataracts set in as people get older and surgeries are usually done above the age of 65 or 70 meaning that if they are delayed by ten years, cataract will not develop in the person’s lifetime.

Vitamin C is found in all citrus fruits, guava, strawberries, cantaloupe, grapefruit, raspberries, tomatoes, plums, green leafy vegetables, red and green peppers, papaya, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, grapes, potatoes, spinach kiwifruit and cranberries. In fact most fruit and vegetable sources contain some Vitamin C. It can also be found in some animal sources but cooking destroys Vitamin C. The USA recommended allowance for Vitamin C in both males and females is 60 milligrams per day. The human body cannot synthesize this vitamin nor does it stay in the body for long. Factors like smoking, pollution, diabetes and other problems affect its absorption. Processing destroys Vitamin C so it is best to eat fresh fruits and vegetables to get the maximum benefits.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E also helps in preventing cataracts and macular degeneration and optimizing eye health. The USA recommended daily allowance is 10 mg for males and 8 mg for females. This is found in all nuts, legumes and some fruits like mango, again if dietary intake is not adequate then an eye health supplement may be a good idea.

Research has shown that bioflavonoids also act as important antioxidants and they help us to absorb Vitamin C better. These are the compounds that give fruits their color. Lutein and Zeaxanthin, two other antioxidants found naturally in vegetables and fruits also help in eye health. It is also important to consume foods rich in essential fatty acids and minerals for better eyesight. All in all, it would be best to increase the daily fruit and vegetable intake to keep those peepers in good shape, if this kind of food doesn’t tickle you fancy then it may be worth considering an eye health supplement.

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