Clarification

Hi again,
MH means Master Herbalist, he is the guy on the Barefoot Herbalist forum you mentioned. And NT is Nourishing Traditions (this forum) which is the name of a cookbook which is also an informative book.

It is ironic that you posted here because NT and MH have about as opposite views as is possible. MH essentially recommends being fruitarian which means eating fresh fruits and raw nuts and maybe some fermented vegetables. That's pretty simple, if you want to follow his way (simple in terms of "what you can eat") and I believe he recommends only one food a day so that would mean one day was all apples, for example.

Anyway, NT recommends a wholesome diet based on the traditions of people groups before the 19th and 20th centuries, diets that kept people healthy for thousands of years, as based on research. You can certainly eat animal products such as meat, fish, eggs, cheese and butter (although superior sources are preferred), coconut oil and olive oil, lots of vegetables (cooked and raw and fermented), fruits in moderation, whole grains and legumes(soaked is preferable), and avoiding sugar, refined flours, and modern newfangled products such as artificial sweeteners and vegetable oils.

Good fats are our friends and it is actually easier to eat this way because you can eat so many sumptuous, enjoyable, favorite dishes which satisfy and are healthy. I find it is easier to avoid Sugar and vegetable oils than it is to avoid animal products, tastewise. The Science is there. If you want to read more, you can go to http://www.westonaprice.com where they have vast amounts of information. The NT book (you can find it on amazon.com) is comprehensive and very informative. I just got mine this summer, already enjoying it!

That said, one thing about curezone is that there are actually quite a number of theories/opinions on how we should eat. They are all superior to the standard american diet, so I would recommend you choose one and learn what it recommends and stick to it for a while, and disregard other opinions until a later time when you can think about it more. So why don't you get the drift of several, pick the one that seems the most reasonable and DO-ABLE to you at the time, and then give it a go without trying to incorporate all the facets of different viewpoints.

I know it seems confusing at first but hang in there, you can do it! You'll be glad of a new healthier lifestyle! Tweet