Question: How to eat right and have a good diet?
From: Manny L. of Los Angeles, CA
Answer: This is an area very dear to my heart. I grew up on meat and potatoes but changed my eating habits as an adult. I became a vegan and ate no meat at all for 20 years. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of books and online resources on nutrition. You must be comfortable with the plan you choose. When my daughter was diagnosed with Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy a couple of years ago, I began searching for nutritional solutions. I found the raw food diet for my family and me. Raw foods are any food that is grown in the ground and then eaten in an uncooked form in order to retain enzymes. It has given us increased energy and a deeper respect for the earth and staying fit. I have been so impressed in the positive changes we have all experienced that I am in the process of writing a book about it (titled The Raw Food Diet Myth) which includes the importance of physical fitness and healthy lifestyle. Please check my website, www.rawfoodmyth.com, for free downloads and information.
Ruthann Russo, PhD, JD, MPH, RHIT, is a healthcare expert with more than 20 years of experience working in and advising healthcare organizations.
