Healthy eating is important to good health.  Our diet affects our physical and mental state.  You are what they eat as they say.  Although indulging in unhealthful foods may be enjoyable while we are consuming them, we often feel sluggish and unpleasant after.  We force our bodies to process the unhealthful ingredients which lead to strain on cleansing organs such as the colon, liver, and kidneys.  We want to assist our bodies when eating, not put stress on.  Our bodies thank us with an increased feeling of well being, energy, and spirit.

Eating healthy is not about focusing about one food or practice in particular.  Healthy eating is developing a taste for good foods, and a dislike for foods that are hard on our bodies (fast food and other heavily processed food).  Processed food lacks nutrients.  The societies that are known for long life spans eat fresh home grown food rich in antioxidants and fiber.  And they limit their calories.  Healthy eating is about quality over quantity. Incorporate a superfood into your diet everyday and take advantage of the numerous sources of fresh produce at Ventura Farmers' Markets.  Eating healthy is not a chore, but a great joy.