BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THE AIROLA DIET: VEGETABLES AND FRUITS

Vegetables are extremely important sources of minerals, enzymes and vitamins. Most green vegetables also contain complete proteins of highest quality; in fact often of better biological value than proteins of animal sources - proteins of potatoes and green leafy vegetables are complete proteins of highest biological value.

Most vegetables should be eaten raw in form of raw salads. Some vegetables, such as potatoes, yams, squashes or green beans can also be cooked, baked or steamed.

Generous use of garlic, onions and numerous herbs and natural spices will improve your health and turn dull vegetable dishes into gourmet food.

Food is your best medicine - and vegetables (herbs) are your best medicinal foods.

Like vegetables, fruits are excellent sources of minerals, vitamins and enzymes. Fruits are a cleansing food. They are easily digested and exert a cleansing effect on the blood and the digestive tract.

In addition to all available fresh fruits, in season, the Airola Diet can include dry fruits, particularly when fresh fruits are not available. Unsulfured, organically grown raisins, prunes, dried apricots and figs are available from health food stores.

Fruits are best eaten for breakfast in the morning or as a snack between meals. Roughly, each food group should supply the bulk of one of the three meals: Fruits for breakfast, seeds, nuts or cereal for lunch, and vegetables for dinner; although this order can be interchanged, of course.

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