"Let Food Be Thy Medicine"- Hypocrites
The quote is the subject line from the ancient Greek doctor Hypocrites (who is also nick-named "the father of modern medicine") inspires me as much as any quote does. In this blog entry, I'll delve into my interpretation of this quote and the deeper meaning of it. To me, this quote refers to both preventative and reversal health. Preventative means reducing the chances of an illness or health problem before it happens, such diet exercise, and lifestyle. This can include everything from diabetes and heart disease to the common cold. The older I get, the more I focus on preventative health. Though I've been a vegan for years, I've been moving more and more toward a diet that's mostly plant-based whole foods- such as fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, herbs, and legumes. The results are excellent thus far. there's also much research to back up the relation between plant-based foods loaded with nutrients such as antioxidants and h...