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Holistic Vision Canada

P.O. Box 3366

Mission, B.C.

V2V 4J5 Canada

1.888.399.3210

Whole Foods

Holistic nutrition is based on the consumption of whole foods. Whole foods are foods found in their natural state that have not been processed. Examples include fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes.

Whole food encourage the body to lose weight naturally, and have no side effects, additives, preservatives, or artificial colorings.

Rainbow Nutrition

Foods in the Rainbow Program are categorized by color. Selecting colored foods is one of the first steps in good nutrition. Brightly colored foods are higher in nutrients, and nourish the body without added sugar or food colorings. They also help protect the body from conditions such as cancer.
The Rainbow Program suggests eating one selection from each color group each day (red through pink) on our whole foods list to stimulate the different organs and organ systems. This is called a rotation. If this is repeated twice, then the person has consumed two rotations.
Fruits and vegetables contain various antioxidants in the form of carotenes, anthocyanidins, and phytochemicals which help fight the free radicals that lead to cancer.
To obtain the full spectrum of carotenes, anthocyanidins, and phytochemicals present in whole foods, it is necessary that we consume a variety of seasonal fresh produce. The Rainbow Program encourages people to get a broad spectrum of nutrients and colors.

Small Changes

Even the smallest changes, like eating more fruits and vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts and seeds  or eating more regularly throughout the day can assist in improving one's nutrition. Try to steam vegetables also, eat them fresh or frozen instead of canned. Season dishes with herbs and spices instead of salt for delicious flavour. Exchanging ground turkey for hamburger meat helps lower the content of saturated fat in the diet, and is a heart-healthy option.