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FUNCTIONAL FOOD?
Functional nutrition is a balanced dietary and lifestyle approach based on ideas about food. Its main principle involves reducing animal-based foods and increasing plant-based foods grown locally and consumed moderately.
Additionally, some concepts suggest that functional nutrition essentially represents a scientifically sound way of eating aligned with one’s body’s biological rhythms. This approach aims to maintain optimal physical and mental health.
THE ORIGIN OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
The pioneer of this functional nutrition method was Dr. Sagen Ishizuk (1850-1910). However, Georges Ohsawa is credited with widely disseminating this approach globally. He dedicated a significant portion of his life to studying functional nutrition.
Types of Foods Used in a Functional Nutrition Diet
Several types of food are commonly included in a functional nutrition diet: Whole grains, legumes, various vegetables, complementary spices, and beverages.
Whole grains such as Brown Rice, Quinoa, Buckwheat, and Oats share common traits, providing ample nutrients including fiber, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants. They also aid in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, strokes, and diabetes. Moreover, these grains are easily accessible for all age groups.
Nuts like Lotus Seeds, Walnuts, and Peanuts contain beneficial vegetable oils for cardiovascular health and brain function. Each type can be prepared differently to suit individual tastes.
Legumes such as Red Beans, Black Beans, Chickpeas, and Soybeans are rich protein sources. They can be cooked with whole grains or used to make soups. They can also be ground into flour for baking, providing essential energy and vitamins.
Vegetables and fruits: All types of vegetables and fruits offer ample fiber, aiding beneficial microorganisms and preventing cholesterol absorption. Cooking these in simple ways like steaming, boiling, stir-frying, or simmering provides variety without monotony.
Spices: Similar to regular diets, functional nutrition benefits from seasoning to enhance flavors. Common spices include soy sauce, sesame salt, and other condiments.
Beverages: In addition to functional foods, beverages like teas, arrowroot powder, apricots, and salted lemon can be included to boost immunity.
The Benefits of Adopting a Functional Nutrition Diet
Some of the benefits that scientists have pointed out after researching people following a Functional Nutrition diet are:
- Improved digestion leading to a healthier body: Since Functional Nutrition mainly comprises grains and plant-based seeds and vegetables, chewing these foods tends to be more thorough, reducing the workload on the digestive system. People suffering from conditions like gastric or intestinal issues have shown significant improvement in their digestion after adhering to a Functional Nutrition diet.
- Weight loss: With fewer animal-based proteins, fats, and meat-related protein in the Functional Nutrition diet, body weight tends to decrease rapidly and stabilizes over time.
- Limiting cardiovascular diseases, cholesterol, and diabetes-related issues: Higher consumption of grains helps maintain a blood pH level around 7.4, neutralizing excessive acidity in the blood. Excess acidity in the body is a primary cause of chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, gastrointestinal issues, and more.
- Reducing stress and fatigue: Opting for healthier food choices that promote a robust body tends to alleviate stress. Life pressures are less likely to induce fatigue.
- Improved sleep quality: Following a Functional Nutrition diet with timely meals and avoiding overeating contributes to better sleep quality. Additionally, these plant-based foods, being close to nature, provide essential nutrients that further enhance sleep quality.
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