Increasingly, people are paying closer attention to their diet and wellbeing. Most of us know somebody who is avoiding meat and/or dairy, cutting out alcohol or reducing sugar intake for various health reasons. There is greater acceptance of those who choose to be vegan, vegetarian or who require special diets such as gluten-free or nut-free, due to allergies. Organic foods arguably exist because of a market demand generate by those who prefer naturally grown, pesticide-free fruits and vegetables. I've personal experience of the impact of toxins in the soil - through my involvement with an R&D project growing Clean Food crops hydroponically in Vietnam, due to widespread Agent Orange.

Growing evidence suggests that healthy eating may best be achieved by following an organic, living foods, plant-based diet, plus exercise. The Hippocrates Lifestyle Medicine Protocol for example, promotes consumption of sprouts (living foods) and green juices, including wheatgrass. Based on 60+ years of research, this particular strategy discourages eating eggs, dairy, meat and all refined/processed foods i.e. raw foods, since heat destroys valuable nutrients. The Protocol aims to prevent, delay and reverse chronic conditions with optimal nutrition. Some anticipate this type of Lifestyle Medicine may become the future in healthcare, offering an integrated approach towards the prevention and management of chronic degenerative dis-ease.