Living Foods: plant based dietary guidelines

LIVING FOODSAn International Summit to provide guidelines for vibrant health through plant based nutrition.

This historic summit was held at Hippocrates Health Institute in West Palm Beach Florida on January 14, 2006. The summit convened to unify the leadership in the Living Food Movement, establishing scientifically based common standards for optimum health.

Leaders from eight countries (with combined total of 405 years following this lifestyle) agreed on the following standards:(Compiled and Organized by Jameth Sheridan, N.D.)

The Optimum Diet for Health / Longevity:·Vegan (no animal products of any kind, cooked or raw)·Organic·Whole Foods·High in nutrition such as vitamins, antioxidants and phytonutrients·Highly mineralized·Contains a significant quantity of chlorophyll-rich green foods·Contains adequate complete protein from plant sources·Contains a large proportion of high-water content foods·Provides excellent hydration·Includes raw vegetable juices·Contains all essential fatty acids, including Omega 3 fatty acids from naturally occurring plant sources·Is at least 80% raw (the remaining to be Vegan, whole food, and organic)·Has moderate, yet adequate caloric intake·Contains only low to moderate sugar and exclusively from whole food sources (fruitarianism is strongly discouraged)·Is nutritionally optimal for both detoxification and rebuilding

We also agree that:▪Supplementation with Vitamin B-12 is advised.▪The addition of enzyme active superfoods and whole food supplements is also advised.▪This way of eating can be further optimized by tailoring it based on individual needs (within the principles stated).▪Benefits derived by following these principles are proportional to how well they are followed.▪We will remain open-minded, and this information will be updated and expanded upon, if necessary, as new research becomes available.▪Diet is a critical piece of a healthy lifestyle, yet not the entire picture. A full spectrum, health supportive lifestyle is encouraged. This includes physical exercise, exposure to sunshine, as well as psychological health. Avoiding environmental toxins and toxic products is essential. Paramount is pure water (for consumption and bathing), the use of natural fiber clothing, and non-toxic personal care products. Also consider healthy options in furnishings / building materials and related items.

All leaders agree that the main objective of eating in the above mentioned fashion is to promote health, and equally to prevent and minimize disease.

The following leaders support these principles:(listed in alphabetical order)

Solveig Almqvist – SwedenTommy Axelsson – SwedenFred Bischi, PhD – USATamara Campbell – Vision - USARajaa Chbani – Pharmacie L’Unite – MoroccoGabriel Cousens, MD – Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center – USABrenda Cobb – Living Foods Institute – USAAnna Maria Clement, CN, NMD, PhD – Hippocrates Health Institute – USABrian Clement – CN, NMD, PhD – Hippocrates Health Institute – USACarole Dougoud – Institute Haute Vitalite – SwitzerlandKare Engstrom – Dietician – SwedenViktoras Kulvinskas – “Grandfather” of the Living Foods Movement – USAMarie Christine L’Hermitte – Chemin du mas Magnuel – FranceGeorge Malkmus – Hallelujah Acres – USARhonda Malkmus – Hallelujah Acres – USAPaul Nison – The Raw Life – USAClaudine Richard – Naturopath – FranceJameth Sheridan, ND – HealthForce Nutritionals – USAMichael Siaber – Vision – USADiana Store – Raw Superfoods – The NetherlandsJill Swyers – Living Foods for Health – UK / PortugalWalter Urban – USA – Costa Rica

To support a realistic approach to following the recommendations provided by the International Living Foods Summit, I sought out a resource to help me understand how to get enough nutrition. I found a book titled THRIVE by Branden Braizer. He is a professional Triathlete who spent 17 years perfecting a vegan diet that supports maximal recovery from stress and promotes optimal health.

I have been following these guidelines and have found that my body recovers more quickly after a hard practice and that my overall sense of well being is improved as my meat consumption has been eliminated. I still consume cheese and eggs occasionally, but the occurrence is lessening.

I am however careful not to become to "attached" to a strict dietary plan as I believe that it is more important to listen to my body and eat what I feel I need. It's about that feedback loop that we are trying to reestablish. That primal connection to our inner workings that has been clouded by caffeine, lack of adequate sleep, poor nutrition, exposure to toxins, working past exhaustion etc...the list goes on and on

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