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As a Type 1 (diabetes mellitus) I must maintain caloric intake to coincide with activity levels. However, less is more! The key is clean, wholesome ingredients cooked at home. As Michael Pollan says “If it came from a plant, eat it; if it was made IN a plant avoid it.” Also, “Eat food. Not a lot. Mostly plants.”

I’m not a perfect patient, but I have learned over the years by trial and error.

Your articles are excellent; I love this one and look forward to more. My thoughts and prayers continue to go out to you and your family.

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Thank you Lisa for your comments. Btw I totally agree with Michael Pollan.

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Looking forward to the next one.

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Thank you Ritu.

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Surely, we can make positive changes by maintaining sustainable lifestyle.

Thank you far such an amazing article. Looking forward for the next one.

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Thank you Fatima.

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It's amazing how toxic and depleted our modern food supply has become, when in fact, it was intended to sustain and heal us.

I recently read a cookbook (on Kindle) called Indian Superspices, and the first chapter or so traces the evolution of Indian medicine -- before presenting about 60 lab-inspired recipes. I learned that physicians from the West would go to India to learn about medicine.

What I liked best were extracts from medical university research from all around the world, attesting that anti oxidant/microbial/inflammatory (and other) properties of certain spices surpassed the efficacy of common-day pharmaceuticals.

And yes, the processing and cooking of food is also key to good health. A good option is slow cooking in organic unglazed clay, such as the VitaClay cooker, which is alkalizing.

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Thank you Marina. Yes totally, turmeric does come into mind has unbelievable Anti-Inflammatory properties and studies back it up. Plan to do more research and write up into spices that comes from Asia.

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Superchef Gurpareet Bains has done the legwork in his book, Indian Superspices. Plus, he provides delicious recipes that one can brag about!

https://superchef.us/2012/02/01/indian-superspices/

https://www.superfoodly.com/chef-gurpareet-bains-worlds-healthiest-meal/

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Very good article specially taking example of Mahatma. No doubt fasting would ease burden on the liver and increase longevity. Look forward for the next article with science behind it

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Thank you Sanaulla.

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Totally agree, after fasting for a day or more, I feel the difference in how Mt body feels.

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Yes Fasting helps and heals the body. Keep a lookout for my next article science behind it.

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You make an important point. The benefits of fasting have been known for a long time and are part of traditional medicine. It's important for people to realize this since so many are convinced that they are starving when they fast.

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Anxious to read you next article.

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