Keeping Healthy in a Toxic World
Kia Ora
Reports of toxins in the environment can sometimes feel quite disturbing. Dangerous
chemicals are in used in building materials, personal care products, to grow our
food and produce the many technological wonders of our modern world.
While we seek safer
alternatives, the fact is that even if we stopped producing synthetic chemicals
now, the ones that already exist will persist in our environment for many thousands
years to come.
How can we protect ourselves and our children?
Fortunately the human body
is well-equipped with mechanisms for neutralising and expelling moderate levels
of these toxins. And there are simple
ways we can assist it in this task.
To learn how, take a look at this
article: Staying healthy in a toxic world
One important food that can
support the body's natural detoxification processes is seaweed, which helps the
body release poisonous heavy metals. The
following recipe uses the Japanese seaweed called "arame". If you've never used seaweed before, it is mild-tasting
and easy to use.
Fresh Corn Salad
This is one of the most
popular recipes on our website! Corn is nearly at the
end of the season in
New
Zealand so try this colourful salad while
you can.
Be well,
Roger.