King Vegetable and Queen Fruit

I recently watched the royal wedding along with the rest of the world.  This event prompted me to think about food in terms of royalty.

What would make a food "royal" - you know, really, really special.  My answer for this would be how well the food nourishes you.  Others might argue that taste would be a better gauge or maybe how the food looks - it's presentation.  Those items are important, but ultimately food is for nourishing the body and I think this is the most important.  And when it comes to nutrients packed in each bite, nothing compares with King Vegetable and Queen Fruit.

Nutrients per calorie are unmatched in vegetables and fruits.  There is no better food to eat when it comes to providing your body with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fiber.  I don't know about you, but I just feel better when I get a lot of fruits and veggies.

Think about it and it makes perfect sense.  Humans are primates.  What do primates eat?  Fruits, leaves, berries, roots, shoots and other plant material - this makes up the majority of their diet.

The only question remaining is are you eating enough?  Probably not.  Try this as a model for getting more:

Fruit for breakfast.  Lately I've been eating an apple, orange and some strawberries for breakfast.  It's amazing to me how long this meal keeps me satisfied.  Substitute grapefruit, kiwi, grapes, berries, pineapple, mango, banana or whatever is in season locally.

Salad for lunch.  A large salad that isn't drenched with a high fat dressing.  Make the salad so big, you can't finish it and add some beans and a handful of nuts and/or seeds.

Salad with dinner.  Another salad with dinner (or make salad the main dish!) coupled with steamed vegetables and a piece of fruit for dessert ensures by the end of the day, you've had plenty of fruits and vegetables.

I'm definitely getting more each day keeping this simple approach in mind.

K