Refined sugar exists within the Western diet to an alarming degree, often hidden in foods, in particular those enjoyed by our children. We would all be very wise indeed to eliminate as much refined sugar (often described as sucrose) from our and our childrens’ diets as possible because it interrupts so many of the body’s important functions. We tend to focus on the dangers of drinking alcohol and smoking, yet not enough emphasis is placed on the dangers of sugar abuse. As a result we have a desperate increase in obesity and diabetes, which, like so many of today’s diseases, are lifestyle associated. The list of dangers attributed to sugar is extensive, as the following reading indicates.

AT JERSEY FOOD STATE WE PROMOTE THE "FOOD STATE" CONCEPT OF NUTRITION, BUT WHAT ARE THE ESSENTIAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN FOOD STATE, AND WHAT WE REFER TO AS THE "CHEMICAL" VARIETIES OF VITAMINS AND MINERALS. PERHAPS A MORE IMPORTANT QUESTION IS WHY SHOULD WE TAKE FOOD STATE IN PREFERENCE TO ALL THE OTHERS. 

The objective of supporting a compromised immune system is to provide additional nutrients and other substances that form the basis of re-forming our dietary intake to target specific health building factors into a re-formed lifestyle.

When selecting foodstuffs - both food and beverages - we are deciding to consume nutritional foodstuffs, stimulant foodstuffs or intellectual foodstuffs. What do these terms indicate? Here is a brief introduction to such dilemmas.

It was interesting to note that all of these athletes found their energy levels increase after eliminating the chemical (so-called "natural") supplements. These athletes then took the dietary advice and Food State supplements and their progress increased. I really encourage you to read and understand the information in this newsletter, which offers the finest advice possible for preparing your body for excessive exercise.

Perhaps the greatest threat to our health during the festive period is the excessive amount of acid that we consume. As a general rule, food (and drinks) which have an acid PH value are harmful to the health, and alkaline PH foods are healthy. There are of course exceptions because most fruit is acidic, but also contain vital nutrients. However, most other acidic foods should be restricted especially during a detox period, and they include dairy, meat, alcohol, processed food, fried food, sugar (in it’s many forms) and carbonated drinks (especially diet drinks).

Joint and bone health is becoming a bigger and bigger issue, especially for women during and after the menopause.  There are a variety of conflicting stories around, concerning what is good and bad for joints and bones. Here we aim to clarify some of those beliefs, and explain how Food and Food State nutrients fit into the picture.