The Second Consideration

2000-3-22 11:25:00

In advancing with the subject of health in this forum, I recognize this is one subject that almost every seeker in every cline has some interest in, or has done considerable study and thinking about it. Consequently, I expect some interesting comments from the group.

I particularly want to compliment Ray on his comments - very thoughtful and insightful. Welcome to the group.

The question: What are the three most important things to consider when deciding on a food to eat?

Several are getting close to the first consideration so I will elaborate on the principle. The key word behind this principle is LIFE, as in the life force, or vitality, that is present in the food.

There are four categories of food having this vital energy and I will list them in order of importance.

(1) Foods that are alive such as sprouts or freshly picked or well preserved fruits and vegetables. These not only have powerful vital energy, but they also have enzymes that are lacking in other foods.

(2) Foods having dormant life such as grains, beans, nuts and seeds.

(3) Foods having a preserved life force. This would include foods such as honey, real maple syrup, bee pollen, some teas and dried foods.

(4) Foods that are in the process of decomposition with only residual life force. This would include most of the foods in the regular grocery store, including many of the fruits and vegetables. Fruit will tend to keep the life energy for the longest period after it is picked, followed by below ground vegetables. Above ground vegetables that receive the rays of the sun will disintegrate quickly, but will have powerful life force when eaten fresh.

We should make an attempt to eat as many foods as possible from category one. If you are eating category one with other categories, eat category one first.

The second consideration has to do with the condition of the soil the various plants are grown in. In the United States, for instance, the farm ground is missing about 85% of trace minerals. Many other countries have a similar problem. Australia fares about the best with only about 55% depletion. Europe averages 72%.

What effect do you suppose this mineral depletion has on us and what can we do to correct it?