To determine the energy value of a food or combination of foods it is necessary to know first its composition. Then determine the weight of protein, fat, and carbohydrate in grams and multiply these weights accordingly.
Many people are under the impression that if a certain food is recommended as especially healthful, over-indulgence must be beneficial. All natural foods are wholesome; over-eating produces discomfort and disease. Some fruits and vegetables have high medicinal values. Specific foods prescribed in large quantities are useful for certain ailments, but not for a healthy individual.
Some people think that we become like the food we eat. This is true when the vibrations of what we eat are stronger than the vibrations in our bodies. All food consumed has a vibration of its own and unless the vital force within can change the rate of vibration of the food eaten and tune it to the vibration of the body itself, one cannot become nourished, or in other words “he becomes like the food he eats.” There is but one force or energy in the body, which is life or “spirit”. Under normal conditions this force has in itself all the power to harmonize with the vibrations of the foods taken into the body. Provided there is a demand for food in the form of true hunger.
Natural diet, deep rythmic breathing with corresponding exercises awaken latent talents within us and rapid mental and spiritual unfoldment takes place. Inharmony, disease and pain are caused by living a life contrary to the laws of God and Nature.
CHAPTER II.
PREPARATION OF FOODS.
TABLE OF MEASUREMENTS AND WEIGHTS.
A standard measuring cup contains 8 ounces or ½-pint.
1 tablespoon is equal to 3 teaspoons.
2 tablespoons is equal to 1 ounce.
8 tablespoons is equal to 4 ounces or ½-cup.