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Holistic nutrition focuses on whole, organic plant foods to provide energy and cellular information. Detoxification is the body's process of eliminating toxins via the liver, kidneys, skin, lungs and more. Supporting detox pathways through diet, exercise, stress relief, and lifestyle habits allows the body to function optimally by reducing toxin buildup. Consuming detox foods like lemon, greens, and fermented foods aids the body's natural ability to detoxify itself.

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Organic foods provide significant benefits over conventionally grown options. Organic farming does not allow synthetic pesticides, chemical fertilizers, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), antibiotics, or growth hormones. Studies show organic produce and meat contain more nutrients such as antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals on average. Choosing organic is a smart investment for improved nutrition, avoidance of toxins, sustainable agriculture, and environmental protection.

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Emphasizing whole plant foods like vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains and nuts provides protective compounds that reduce risk of chronic illnesses. Plant-based diets support holistic health goals like environmental sustainability, compassion for animals, mind-body wellbeing, longevity and healthy aging. Any steps towards more plant-based eating improve health, even without fully eliminating animal foods.

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Consuming enough water each day is critical to replace what the body loses through sweat, urine, and breathing. Dehydration degrades cognitive and physical abilities, digestive health, electrolyte balance, and more. Adequate hydration provides lubrication for joints, flushes toxins, cushions organs, regulates temperature, aids weight loss, and prevents headaches and anxiety. Staying properly hydrated optimizes nearly all aspects of health and wellbeing.

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Holistic nutrition takes a whole person approach. It appreciates the interconnection between physical health, mental state and spiritual wellbeing. Holistic nutritionists create customized eating plans based on age, health status, and lifestyle factors. The focus is on consuming fresh, minimally processed whole foods that provide optimal nourishment. Needs change across the lifespan, so holistic nutrition emphasizes flexibility in adopting nutrition strategies that support total wellness in each stage of life.

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Elimination diets involve removing suspected trigger foods like gluten, dairy, soy, eggs, nuts, nightshades, and more for a period of time, usually 4-6 weeks. This allows the body to calm down and alleviate symptoms. Then foods are slowly reintroduced one at a time while watching closely for the return of symptoms. This helps identify problem foods so you can create a personalized diet that optimizes your health by avoiding reactive foods.

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