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Cocoa in pods and alligator pears,
And tangerines and mangoes and grape fruit,
Fit for the highest prize at parish fairs,
"Eating as if your food was a source of healing power is called nuchi gusui in the Okinawan Diet ... There's no longer any doubt about the fact that vegetables and fruit are good for you. They are full of nutrients, yet contain few calories. Although the Okinawans flourish on about seven servings a day, Westerners are generally bigger and would do better on ten or more servings per diet. A diet full of vegetables and fruit will not only decrease our long-term risk for heart disease, cancer, stroke, hypertension, and obesity but also keep you looking younger." The Okinawa Program, Wilcox, Wilcox and Suzuki
Shopping farmers markets, ethnic groceries, and the outer perimeter of your regular grocer is just good sense. It makes for delicious meals, healthy bodies, sound budget, and shopping fun Such foods are naturally gluten free and convenient for those with Celiac disease or gluten/wheat sensitivity. They are easily portable and wonderful when you have to eat on the run; in effect, Mother Earth's fast food.
assorted ripe fruits, cut into bit-sized pieces, figure at least one cup of fruit per person
organic sugar, to taste
Marsala, white wine, or lemon juice, to taste
fresh mint sprigs
Mix the fruit in a large bowl, adding sugar and wine or lemon juice to taste. It should not be too sweet, nor should it be swimming in the wine. Let it sit at room temperature for about a half-hour or so before serving. Decorate each serving with a sprig of mint.
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