"NO ONE SHOULD START ON A SPECIAL PURPOSE DIET WITHOUT THE ORDER AND ADVICE OF A DOCTOR’

INDIGESTION -

A common problem characterized by gas pains and distension, bloated feeling of the stomach, heaviness after meals together with various forms of indigestion, takes the toll of misery yet in majority of the cases they could have been avoided in the first place. The hectic pace of a modern style of living, hustle of city life, no time to eat and so on leads to the habit of "bolting" or gulping food which is the main reason of so called gas pains. This is particularly common in obese people in whom the greater part of food eaten consists of chapatties, khakras or bread made of refined white flour. The digestion of these and other bakery products such as cakes and biscuits is initiated in the mouth by the starch splitting enzyme present in saliva called "ptyalin". The stomach provides no means for digesting starches. Digestion must be completed in the small intestine, after the food has left the stomach. If it is not properly initiated in the mouth, it will probably not be completed in the small intestine and, indigestion will result. Because bread, biscuits, khakras, chapatties, cakes etc. are soft, we tend to ignore chewing them well and swallow them in chunks. These refined carbohydrate foods must be thoroughly chewed so that saliva is well mixed, throughout the entire mass, to initiate proper digestion.
Chewing of foods thoroughly is an important step to prevent indigestion. It is very important to reduce the foods to small particles in the mouth. The stomach juices will then obtain effective contact with the entire mass, and indigestion can be prevented. Of course there are other reasons for indigestion, other than mechanical aspects, such as lack of B vitamins in diet. B vitamins are essential to a good mobility of intestines required for churning, of food, so that digestive juices with their enzymes can gain access to every particle of food. Indigestion can also occur from a deficiency of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. This requires medical attention. But in majority of people, indigestion is the result of faulty eating. Three golden rules for its avoidance are :

1. Eat slowly and chew thoroughly.
2. Never overeat.
3. Be relaxed while eating.

Dr. H.D. Gandhi in his book ‘Diseases of the Stomach’ states a condition called "Nervous Stomach" . Under tensions, the involuntary muscles and nerves of the stomach are not free to carry out the process of digestion freely. To see anyone eating a hurried meal or discussing business over lunch is to see a case of indigestion. Relax. Shed all cares and worries. Eating is important. Those who have ‘no time’ to eat now, will have ‘ all the time’ in the world to eat later on but in all probabilities may not be able to eat on account of some chronic condition which could have otherwise been prevented.
Follow the rules just laid down. They are important to your only priceless possession - your health. Lastly, follow The Balanced-Nutrient Diet. To be sound in digestion, you must be sound in body. Be sure that the diet is ample and abundant in all the essential food factors - proteins, vitamins , etc.

CONSTIPATION

Constipation in an obese individual could probably be due to large amounts of fat occupying the abdominal cavity thus mechanically interfering with the work of the large intestine. But the scientific and direct cause of constipation is sluggishness of the muscles in the walls of the large intestine, or colon. Food entering the colon from the small intestine is in liquid form. It contains much of the liquids drunk during the day about 600 ml and some 750 ml of digestive juices which have poured into the digestive tract in the form of bile and gastric, pancreatic and intestinal juices. If this large amount of liquid were to be lost, one would be forced to drink water continuously, for the body needs large amounts of water in order to carry on its work. The purpose of large intestines is to conserve liquids. Water is reabsorbed into the blood from the colon. Normally the waste material stays in the large intestine or colon for about twenty-four hours. The contractions of the circular muscles in the wall of the colon that occur during this time push the contents towards rectum, or lower part of the large intestine. If these muscular contractions are infrequent or weak, the waste material remains in the colon longer than it should. Since the purpose of the large intestine is to conserve water, the longer the waste material remains there, the more water is reabsorbed into the blood ; the result is a hard, relatively dry stool. Such stools may mechanically injure the delicate tissues at the onus, causing, haemorrhoids (piles). People believe that the fatigue, headaches, uneasy feeling and general discomfort in constipation are caused by toxins absorbed into blood from the waste material. Research has shown this belief not to be true. When an evacuation takes place, these feelings disappear almost immediately. If they were actually caused by toxins absorbed into the blood, the discomfort would not disappear so rapidly.
In one experiment, a group of subjects were given enemas to make sure no waste materials remained in the rectums. Then their rectums were packed with sterile cotton. Certainly no toxins were absorbed from the clean cotton, yet the subjects felt uncomfortable, sluggish , and developed headaches. As soon as the cotton was removed, all symptoms immediately disappeared. This experiment shows that the symptoms believed to be caused by toxins are actually caused by pressure on the nerves of the rectum. Many laxative manufacturers have led the public to believe that the dangers of constipation are far more serious than they actually are. The commonest cause of constipation is eating devitalized "foodless" foods, devoid of natural fibre. It’s now well-known that the best way to treat or prevent constipation is to increase your intake of fibre rich food suggested in The Balanced-Nutrient Diet. Adequate fibre in the colon holds water and keeps the stool light, soft and bulky for easy elimination.
Portions of your stool will actually float when your diet is rich in fibre. A certain amount of bulky material in the intestines is a necessary stimulus of normal bowel activity. Also important is the consistency (fluidity) of the material. High bulk-high residue diets are often prescribed for correction of chronic constipation. Some case of chronic constipation may require medical attention.
Bulk -diets for constipation stress on fruits, high residue vegetables and liquids such as :

"Fruits" : Oranges, grapefruit, bananas, peaches, pears.
‘Vegetables’ : Leafy vegetables, string beans, cabbage , carrots, cauliflower, mushrooms, okra (lady finger), pumpkin etc.
‘Liquids ‘ : Clear soups, vegetables juices, plenty of drinking water.

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

High blood pressure is a problem of middle age and elderly people. The incidence of high blood pressure increases with the increase in the weight above desired ideal weight. High blood pressure results when the walls of the blood vessels became smaller than normal. The effect is same as if a large water - pipe were replaced by a small one but the amount of water passing, through it was kept the same. The outward pressure of the water against the walls of the water -pipe is much greater if a small pipe is used. In a like manner the wall of the blood vessel is greater if the blood vessels decrease in size. There are many influences which can cause the blood vessels to decrease in diameter. In cases of obesity, the blood vessels are smaller because large amounts of fat are deposited around them that they are squeezed together.
Lack of calcium, of vitamin D, or vitamin B 1 and B 6 leading to nervousness and irritability often cause the tissues in the walls of the blood vessels to contract. Since vitamins of the B family are so intimately related to mental health, people suffering from high blood pressure should take generous amount of them, by eating, generous amounts of natural wholesome foods included in The Balanced -Nutrient Diet.
Aside from keeping, the nutritional regime, it is important to observe carefully certain food habits. Eating large quantities of food at any time causes the blood pressure to be increased, particularly the vessels surrounding the digestive organs. The person afflicted with high blood pressure should avoid large meals and try to be calm and relaxed at all times. If the blood pressure is particularly high, no more than one or two glasses of liquid should be drunk at one time, as liquid passes into blood it increases the blood volume, thereby increasing the pressure against the walls of the blood vessels. In persons who have high blood pressure and retention of water in the tissues ( oedema) doctors often prescribe low-salts diets. Low sodium (salt) intake tends to reduce the high blood pressure of many persons who have sustained high blood pressure.
No one should start on a low-sodium (salt) diet without medical advice, as sodium and chlorine are essential to life.
(For details of a low-sodium diet see page 134).

DISEASES OF HEART AND BLOOD VESSELS

Heart disease is a major killer in India to-day. Persons who are obese have a higher incidence of the diseases of the heart and blood vessels as compared to persons with normal weight. In any case, whether you are over weight or not, the foods you eat have a great deal to do with heart disease and disease of blood vessels, and therefore you obviously cannot afford to ignore it. Dr. J.R. Moreton, 1947,published his work, showing that the arteries could become hard in individuals whose blood shows a high fat content, derived from the fat in the food. This fatty degeneration of arteries is called ‘Arteriosclerosis.’ Dr. W.J. Gofman demonstrated that this form of arteriosclerosis known as ‘ athero-sclerosis ‘ - and condition characterized by degeneration and hardening of the arteries and sometimes valves of the heart, is associated with certain "lipoproteins" (specialized substances derived from fat) circulating in the blood, as a direct result of ingesting fat in the diet. Dr. H. Necheles showed that in various experimental animals, atherosclerosis uniformly and promptly followed the feeding of excessive quantities of cholesterol.

What is cholesterol ?
Cholesterol is not a fat. Cholesterol is a normal and necessary fat-like substance that circulates in our blood. Chlesterol forms part of the wall around each cell in the body. Cholesterol is a basic ‘building -block’ of a major group of the body’s chemical messengers, called the Steroid hormones. In some people high blood cholesterol tends to settle down in excessive patchy deposits inside blood vessels, leading to a premature hardening and narrowing of arteries i.e. "atherosclerosis". The arteries commonly involved are coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle. If these vessels become thick and narrowed, not enough blood gets to the heart, when it works hard and the result is chest pain - "Angina pectoris" or even a heart attack - " Myocardial infarction." Extensive research has shown that the risk of heart attack rises by 2 per cent for every 1 per cent increase in blood cholesterol. The risk drops at the same rate when blood cholesterol level is lowered.

What is a high level of cholesterol ?
Studies have shown that heart attack risk begins to rise steadily once the total cholesterol level exceeds 200 miligrams per deciliter ( mg/dl). A level between 200 and 240 mg/dl, high. Results of a research study showed that among men forty-four years of age, those who had cholesterol count of more than 265 mg/dl ran a five time greater risk of heart attack than those with a count consistently under 220 mg/dl. Although the total amount of cholesterol in your blood should not go above 180 mg/dl , the ‘type’ of cholesterol in your blood provides a good clue to your susceptibility to cardiovascular disease. Research in recent years has shown that there are ‘two’ forms of cholesterol in the blood, and only one is harmful. It has been discovered that the body binds cholesterol together with proteins to form lipoproteins. There are two forms of lipoproteins, a low-density or light weight one called LDL and a heavy one called HDL. LDL contains more fat than HLD and therefore floats, which is why it is the more light weight substance. The LDL can thus be regarded as the ‘bad’ lipoprotein, which deposits cholesterol in the walls of arteries. The HLD on the other hand, seems to be operating in the reverse by mopping up ‘loose’ cholesterol from the arteries and elsewhere and coming it back to the liver where it is broken down in the bile and excreted. It has also been discovered that if people have a greater proportion of HDL in the blood, the effect is beneficial.

What are triglycerides, often mentioned in connection with cholesterol ?
Triglycerides are not cholesterol - they are fatty molecules (lipids) formed in the liver from the fats you eat. Research studies suggest a possible connection between triglycerides, cholesterol and heart disease. Studies have shown that , the higher the level of triglycerides, the lower the HDL, the heart - protective cholesterol - and vice versa. In persons with high triglycerides levels, the incidence of heart - attack is also found to be higher, than persons with normal levels.In general, triglycerides should be 100 to 120 mg/dl.

Is it possible to lower blood cholesterol by changing life-styles factors ?
Medical scientists seeking ways to reduce levels of blood cholesterol have suggested certain changes in the key lifestyle factors to lower the blood cholesterol levels and atherosclerosis :- such as a) Diet b) Weight c) Exercise.

DIET : Drs. A. Steiner, L.M. Harrison, A. Rossi and G.R. Hermann showed that atherosclerosis can be prevented, and even cured, by the use of agents that mobilize and aid in the assimilation of fat and associated substances. Three vitamins of the B family - choline and inositol, found in a food substance called lecithin, and pyridoxine ( vitamin B6) - were found to be effective. All of these vitamins have been found to act in conjunction with the liver. Reduction in the ‘dietary intake’ of cholesterol, removes some of the raw materials out of which the deposits inside the arteries are built.

Foods low or lacking cholesterol
Meat : Lean meats and poultry, all fat cut off; non-fat fish.
Cheese : Cottage cheese (home made) only.
Eggs : Egg white only.
Milk : Skim milk or butter milk
Cereals : All kinds
Vegetables : All kinds.
Fruits : All kinds.
Soups : Clear fat-free soups.
Desserts : Fruits and fruit juices, yogurt - fruit salad.
Beverages : Tea, coffee, juices
Sweets : Sugar, jam, honey, syrups.
Fats : Vegetable oils.

Foods high in cholesterol
Meats : Fatty meats, organ meats -liver, kidney, brain, shrimp.
Eggs : Yolk.
All foods prepared with butter, cream, fried in animal fats. Whole milk cream, creamy sauces, rich desserts, ice- cream containing eggs, cakes & pastries.

Lose Excess Weight :- Cholesterol levels of the blood usually drop when patients adhere to reducing diets that are naturally low in fats of all kinds. Cholesterol is present in animal fats but not in vegetable fat. Low- cholesterol diets principally exclude foods containing animal fats. The Balanced-Nutrient Diet supplying an increased amount of fibre in the form of natural carbohydrates such as fresh fruit, vegetables, whole grains and cereals, helps lower blood cholesterol by stimulating excretion and elimination of cholesterol through liver in the form of bile.

What is the role of exercise in reducing levels of blood cholesterol ?
Regular exercise, under medical supervision and monitoring, is especially effective in reducing the levels of ‘Low density lipoproteins (LDL) the ‘bad’ guys present in the blood, which transport the cholesterol into the walls of the arteries, thus contributing to development of atherosclerosis. Regular exercise stimulate the formation of ‘ high density lipoproteins (HDL), the ‘good’ guys present in the blood who transport cholesterol to the liver where the cholesterol is converted to bile and excreted by the gall-bladder. In fact, researchers have reported that regular exercise is ‘more’ effective than dietary measures in stimulating, the production of high density lipoproteins.
High density lipoproteins have a protective action on the heart.

DIABETES MELLITUS is frequently associated with obesity. Eight out of ten adult diabetics are obese when symptoms first appear. This is a condition arising out of the body’s failure on one hand to burn sugar (glucose) for energy and on the other hand failure to convert glucose to glycogen for storage in liver and muscles. Sugar thus accumulating, in the blood is eliminated by the kidneys in the urine. The single substance responsible for burning sugar in the body is a hormone called ‘insulin’ produced in a ductless gland called ‘pancreas’ situated in the abdomen, behind the stomach.
Inability of the body to produce the insulin it needs to burn sugar ( glucose) for energy or to store it as glycogen results in such early warning signs as fatigue, frequent urination, excessive thirst and excessive hunger.
The exact cause of diabetes is unknown. There is a strong presumptive evidence to the effect that the excessive consumption of refined carbohydrates including sugar, contribute to the development of diabetes by flooding the blood with glucose , thus over-working the pancreas.
When whole grains are processed to produce white flour and refined cereals, many nutrients are lost, including the trace minerals, chromium, zinc and vitamin B (thiamine). There is now some evidence to indicate that a ‘chromium’ deficiency resulting from excessive consumption of refined carbohydrates also contributes to the development of diabetes. Since the body needs zinc to produce insulin, a ‘zinc deficiency’ resulting from subsisting on refined carbohydrates may also contribute to the develop- ment of diabetes.
Diabetes in young people - ‘juvenile diabetes’ can be a hereditary disorder. But when it develops in adults, it may be caused (and controlled) by diet. Eight out of ten diabetics discover that they have diabetes after age 45 - maturity-onset diabetes, indicting that diet may be a more common factor than heredity.
It is now a known fact that diabetics do well on a diet high in natural carbohydrates. So whether you’re preventing diabetes or treating the disease, The Balanced-Nutrient Diet will serve you well. You should, of course, be under a doctor’s care if you have diabetes. Only a doctor should diagnose and treat diabetes.

ULCER

An ulcer is a sore in the wall of the stomach or intestine. Because of its location it can be a source of considerable pain, and if neglected, which it rarely will be because of the pain it can be attended by serious consequence. The normal stomach secrets strong hydrochloric acid from which the stomach and intestinal walls are usually protected by thick mucus. The ulcerated spot, however, cannot produce the mucus by which to protect itself ; yet the ulcer cannot heal readily with strong acid pouring over it. The reason for recommending that an ulcer patient drink milk every two hours is that milk combines with hydrochloric acid and thus keeps it away from ulcer until it has a chance to heal. Obese person should make use of skim - milk. Persons suffering, from Peptic ulcer require foods that are soft, smooth, free of rough fibres and seeds and unlikely to cause chemical irritation or increase secretion of acid juices in the stomach. Bland, non- irritating, acid-absorbing foods are generally prescribed for peptic ulcer patients and others who have inflammatory disorders of the stomach. A bland diet consists generally of :

Fruits : Remove skin, strain to remove coarse fibres if present, raw ripe bananas, ripe pear, cooked applies, peaches, pears,
Fruit Juices: Strain and dilute with equal parts of water.
Cereals : Refined wheat, rice , dry breakfast cereals.
Bread : White bread, toast, crackers.
Milk : Skim milk (obese persons) or whole milk.
Fats : Butter, margarine, cream
Eggs : Soft boiled, poached.
Cheese : Cottage cheese, (obese persons ) or cream cheese .
Meat : Lean meat, chicken, lamb, tender beef.
Fish : Fresh fish.
Vegetables : Potatoes (baked, boiled, mashed), non-fibrous vegetables such as beet, carrots, peas, pumpkin.
Beverages : Weak tea, milk.
Soups : Clear vegetables soups.

The following foods should be avoided while formulating the bland diet. (I) all bran, coarse cereals (II) skin and seeds of fruits (III) raw vegetables (IV) vegetables like cabbage, beans, lady fingers and bitter ground etc. (V) spices and condiments (VI) fried foods (VII) strong beverages, carbonated drinks (VIII) pickles, chutneys etc. (IX) chocolates, puddings etc. (X) meat extract soups.

VARICOSE VEINS

A problem which can be extremely annoying is that of varicose veins. It is common in young people as well as older ones and is particularly aggravated by the problem of obesity in an individual. These unsightly veins occur, usually on legs and thighs and are a result of failure of blood to return to the heart normally, due to poor muscle tone. The heart pumps pure oxygenated blood to all parts of the body through arteries. Arteries end into capillaries and capillaries from veins.
The veins carry impure blood containing carbon dioxide back to the heart for purification (oxygenation) thus completing the circulation of blood. The return of impure blood to the heart from the feet, for example, is accompanied by contraction of muscles. The blood is pushed from capillaries into the veins and through the veins towards the heart each time a muscle contracts. The backward flow of blood is prevented by valves, in the veins. As the muscles relax, new blood through arteries flows into the capillaries, forced in because of the pumping of the heart. In varicose veins, the contraction of the muscles is so weak that blood is not forced out of them, it clots, closing off the veins, which becomes swollen and painful. This condition is aggravated in an obese person in whom the deposits of fat exert pressure which partially closes the veins between the leg and the heart. The prevention of varicose veins, therefore, or the means of preventing them from becoming worse after they have started, is to build up the body to such an extent that strong muscle tone exists which can forcefully push the blood on towards the heart. It is also equally important to lose weight on a medically oriented weight loss programme to reduce the pressure of fatty deposits on capillary beds and veins to prevent them from closing off, and impairing proper circulation.
Proteins and almost every vitamin and mineral plays some role in maintaining the elasticity and contractibility of the muscles. The person who suffers from varicose veins, therefore, should immediately place himself on the Balanced-Nutrient Diet. At the first sign of a varicose vein, consult your doctor , for much can be done if proper treatment is instituted in time.

GOUT

Gout is a genetic disorder in which the body produces an excessive amount of uric acid, or the kidneys may simply be unable to eliminate uric acid. In either case, uric acid accumulating in the blood is deposited in joints and tissues in the "form of needle- like crystals causing swelling, inflammation and severe pain known as gouty arthritis. In chronic cases irregular swellings with pain and stiffness appear in the cartilage of ear, nose or eyelids. This is known as ‘tophaceous gout’ and swellings are known as ‘tophi’. In some cases palms of hands may show white streaks along the creases ( plasterer’s hand). The disease most commonly appears in middle age. The joint commonly affected, initially, is the big toe. Later foot, ankle, knees, hands, wrists and elbows may be affected. Certain factors which are associated with the disease are : Overweight , trauma, alcohol, operation and certain diuretic drugs (thiazide group). Overweight commonly accompanies gouty arthritis. If you are overweight, reducing your body weight will reduce your tendency to develop gout. But don’t try to lose too much too fast. If weight loss is too rapid, an attack of gouting arthritis can be triggered by excessive burning of body fat ( releasing uric acid). So if you are predisposed to gout don’t try to lose more than one kilo a week. Weight loss is more permanent anyway if it is gradual rather than rapid.
In general, avoid foods which are high in purines, as uric acid is formed from purine. Foods to be avoided are :

‘Meat ’: Kidney, liver , brain.
‘Fish’ : Sardines.
‘Vegetables’ : beans, peas lentils and pulses.
‘Sauces ’ : anchovy sauce.
‘Soups ’: meat extracts.

ARTHRITIS

In simple language arthritis is an inflammation deformity, and stiffening of joints, often causing considerable pain. As the joints stiffen they become more and more painful to move, thus crippling the affected person. There are various types of arthritis but rheumatoid arthritis, gouty arthritis, and osteo arthritis are the most common. Gouty arthritis is due to an inherited metabolic disorder, discussed earlier in this chapter.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting connective tissue in the body.
Osteoarthritis is due to degeneration of the cartilage in the joints.
According to a panel of doctors and nutritionists who met at the National Institute of Health U.S.A. in February 1985 " Among other dangers associated with excess weight are the degenerative changes in the joints especially hips and knees, leading to arthritis of the involved joint." An additional weight imposed on an arthritic joint can lead to unbearable and crippling pain. Losing weight won’t cure arthritis of any kind but it will certainly lessen the pain in most cases.
Just about everyone develops some form of arthritis at some time in life. And it is generally agreed that there is no cure for arthritis. But according to some Nutrition authorities "Hereditary and diet are believed to be underlying factors in the degeneration of cartilage in the joints."
What you eat may have something, to do with the development or the severity of your arthritis, so it’s important to make sure that your diet is nutritious and well-balanced as in The Balanced-Nutrient Diet. Foods should be completely natural whenever possible. For example the fruits in your diet give you vitamin C you need for strong collagen in your cartilage. You must eat a lot of nutritious food to ‘prevent’ arthritis as well as to ‘treat’ arthritis. This can be easily done by eating, all the foods included in The Balanced-Nutrient Diet.

ANAEMIA

Anaemia is a very common problem in India. But in an obese individual it deserves special mention because of the accompanying faulty eating habits.
Anaemia is a problem which can be helped by dietary means. For example, anaemia results from lack of protein, iodine, calcium , niacin, vitamin B6 vitamin B12, folic acid, cobalt, copper and iron.
Most doctors prescribe certain iron tablets and vitamin pills for treatment of specific anaemias. Yet it is important to realise that the natural foods, containing all the B vitamins and minerals, included in The Balanced -Nutrient Diet are of special value in correcting anaemia.

CANCER

Cancer remains a medical mystery. No doctor can assert any specific cause of cancer. Statistical evidence suggests that incidence of cancer is high in obese persons. Doctors at the National Institute of Health Baltimore U.S.A. indicate that obese men have a higher incidence of certain cancers, such as those of colon, rectum and prostate. Overweight women run a greater risk of developing malignant tumors of the ovaries, uterus and after menopause, the breasts.
Dietary factors have been implicated in the development of cancer. The forms of cancer that appear to be dependent on nutrition include stomach, liver, breast, prostate, large intestine, small intestine and colon.
Colon cancer is believed to be caused largely by lack of adequate fibre in the diets that contain too much of refined carbohydrate. Too much fat in the diet has been linked to breast cancer as well as to colon cancer.
There is evidence that Vitamin deficiency plays a role in the occurrence of cancer of the oral cavity and the oesophagus. Chronic B complex deficiency, due to inadequate supply of vegetable in the diet, appears to be responsible.
A deficiency in any vitamin or mineral can be a contributing factor in the development of cancer. Vitamins A and C , for example, are important in the construction of strong tissue that is resistant to invasion by cancer cells. Vitamin C and E have anti-oxidant properties that protect cell membranes from the destructive effects of oxygen. Deficiencies in such trace minerals as zinc, selenium and magnesium, which occur as a result of refining grains, may also contribute to the development of cancer. Whether you’re overweight or not, it’s important to pay close attention to what you eat. Anyone can lose weight by eating, ‘less’ . The secret of ‘healthful’ dieting, however, is food selection. You must supply your body with essential nutrients. Your Balanced-Nutrient Diet takes all this into consideration. With the large part of your energy nutrients coming from natural carbohydrates, you’ll get the fibres you need along, with trace minerals and other essential nutrients.
Adequate fibre in your diet will speed emptying the waste matter from your colon, preventing conversion of bile acids to carcinogenic toxins. You need all the vitamins, minerals, and fibre if you want to stay slim and maintain your body’s resistance to cancer or any other disease. Don’t just quit eating when you want to lose weight. Instead, make an effort to eat ‘properly’ and ‘sensibly’. For a longer, slimmer, healthier life make your Balanced-Nutrient Diet a lifetime diet.

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