Whole Foods
All-Natural or All-junk? The whole foods diet is where a person only eats, natural, minimally processed foods to ensure overall health. Whole foods are, according to registered dietitian Elaine Magee, “foods that are as close to their natural form as possible” (Magee). Seems super simple to eat them, right? I mean it’s what our ancestors did for hundreds of years. Processed foods are full of additives such as sugar, salt, and preservatives. Next time you look at salad dressings check the amount of sugar is in there. It will blow you away! To start switching to whole foods you can start simply. Such as eat “whole grains instead of refined grains” or instead of chicken nuggets eat baked skinless chicken, fresh berries instead of a granola bar”(Magee). Another great way to start out is just cooking your own food that way you know exactly what is in there. Buying oatmeal, a cinnamon instant package is different than making rolled oats then adding cinnamon to...