Science Of Life

Author(s): U S Dugar
Publisher: U S Dugar

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jected to fire, heat etc. so life form is alive, such as salad, sprouts, partially cooked food. Even ripe fruits should be completely peeled (the best nutrients are often in the peels, however) and without any seed in it or washed in hot water. Many fruits and leaves contain high levels of toxic substances. The prime cause of food borne illness includes parasites, viruses and bacteria. Hot and cold foods left standing for long at room temperature provide an ideal climate for bacteria to grow. Fresh does not always mean safe. The organisms that cause food poisoning are not the one cause spoilage. Proper cooking or processing of food destroys bacteria. The digestive system reacts to a diet consisting of too much to salad and raw food. It is more to do with the effect they have on the body. So a hot food will heat the body up and a cold one cools it down. Spicy food, as well as tasting hot will also heats the body up, which is why a lot of us sweat after a really hot curry. A lot of raw foods are cold in nature too, such as salads and raw vegetables and eating too much of them will have a detrimental effect on digestive system and slow down metabolism.
The way we eat has an enormous impact on the health of the planet. By choosing to eat local and organic produce, we can curb global warming and air pollution, avoid toxic pesticides, support local farmers and enjoy fresh, tasty food. Trucking, shipping and flying in food from around the country and the globe takes a toll on the environment and on public health and enough air pollution besides the food loses much of its nutrients.
Jain considers salt as having life content. So they do not sprinkle salt on food stuff. Foods and beverages should have little salt (sodium). An average healthy
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