the perfect diet

Question
Just out of curiosity, has anyone ever tried to figure out the perfect diet for humans? (i'm not speaking of diet as a weight loss regimen, but of "diet" as all of the food you eat) i hear and read so many bits and pieces, that i wonder if anyone has ever tried to put them all together... example:  we, as humans, should have (8) 8oz glasses of water a day. we need a certain # of milligrams of vitamin C., as well as a host of other vitamins and minerals. But if we only took supplements, our digestive tract would falter; so we need certain amounts of fiber.  etc, etc,etc....  has anyone ever added all of these up to equal the perfect diet?  i know all about "guidelines" (5-7 veggies a day, etc)  but i was hoping for a more exact scientific list of supplements, beverages, and foods...  got any info, or what are your thoughts? (as boring as the diet may actually turn out to be)

Answer
Hi Jeff,

What a great, and challenging question! The general population can follow the general guidelines with a few exceptions (keep in mind that no one has designed the perfect diet... just my thoughts).

9-13 servings of vegetables and fruits with the majority being veggies. 50/50 rule or 50% cooked veg, 50% raw veg.

Half of your weight in ounces for water consumption.

Include hemp oil in your diet (near perfect blend of omega fatty acids for the human body's needs), only cook with coconut oil, tea oil (not tea tree oil), butter, or maybe avocado oil. Other oils breakdown when heated and cause oxidation. Milled flax is another good source of fatty acids (and fiber, protein...)

Eat a variety of protein sources. Try to get in a day or to (or more) without animal protein.

Eliminate milk, except maybe for cooking/baking. Use dark leafy greens such as kale or collards for the best sources of calcium.  Broccoli, molasses, and kelp are great sources also, as are almonds.

Always avoid high fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated oils. These are two of the worst nutritional 'inventions' of our times! Do not make a habit of using artificial sweeteners either.

There is more... but no. There is no perfect diet. Every person is different in metabolism, genetic make-up, emotional tendencies, etc... We can only start with the basics, eat a wide variety of healthy foods (should never be boring!) and go from there.

Enjoy your holidays,
Dan Haley, CNC

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