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UDO'S CHOICE™ FOOD PREPARATION PYRAMID simply states the best way to consume food with minimum molecular damage and nutrient loss.
As the Pyramid Diagram suggests, when preparing food, the least amount of heat applied is best. Also, if heat must be applied, water is a preferable medium to oil for cooking.
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1st
Level - RAW FOODS |
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Many foods can be prepared in their raw form, thus saving all
the original nutrients for digestion and absorption.
Salads, vegetables, fruits - even meats such as fish (Sushi)
and raw eggs or beef can be used from fresh, organic sources to guarantee
optimum nutrition.
If you're not use to raw foods, introduce them gradually. NOTE*
using raw foods means making informed choices about sourcing, handling,
and storage due to contamination issues.
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2nd
Level - WATER-COOKED |
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WATER-COOKED foods are the most nutritious and least-damaged
of all cooked foods. Steaming, wok-steaming
or pressure-steaming are the best ways to retain nutrients. Boiling
in water does leach out important nutrients - this can be minimized
by using the steamer or boiler water for soup, gravies or any part
of the main dish.
NOTE* Lost enzymes and probiotics can be replaced by supplementation.
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3rd
Level - OVERHEATED FOODS |
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OVERHEATED FOODS are the worst-case scenario for the digestive
system and for human health and nutrition in general. Included
are frying, baking, browning, sauteeing, roasting, grilling, barbecuing,
and microwaving.
In these cases, molecular damage and contamination by trans-fats
and acrylamides rises. This increases risks of cancer,
cardiovascular disease, etc.
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