Urban Cookbook For Organic Meals in the City Environment
Green eating is ageless and the message to older people must be that the quality of your nutrition is basic to the quality of your life. And while the evidence of the value of nutritional balance is clear, the nutritional status of many older individuals lacks that balance and the problem is often complicated by a fear of foods and over-emphasis on single nutrient issues. Healthy nutrition is essential for a healthy pregnancy outcome for both mother and baby. During pregnancy, a woman needs an adequate intake of protein, calcium, iron and folic acid and about 300 extra calories per day in the second and third trimesters. Organic eating is also vital for children’s well-being, as well as adults. Research has shown that many health problems, particularly heart disease, some forms of cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, and others are to a great degree caused by diet.
