Natural Health - Peak Performance - Longevity - Adventure

Grain fields of Andechs, Deutschland by Ralph Teller

Founded by Ralph Teller, a student of Longevity since college at Fordham University, is a triathlon Finisher at Ironman California 70.3 2004, Ironman Canada 2005, IronmanUK 2006, Ironman European Championship 2007 , Lake Stevens Ironman 70.3 2008 and Longhorn Ironman 70.3 2008, and a Seattle area resident.

Articles on Natural Food Sources of Essential Vitamins

Organic Foods - For Improved Human Health and Environment
by Katie McKenna, LMHC CN

Research shows organic foods have more 25% more vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients because the top soil is better cared for and protected. Organic foods contain higher levels of beta carotene, vitamins C, D and E, cancer-fighting antioxidants . . .Read more »

Folate Natural Food Sources for Peak Health and Performance
by Ralph Teller

"Folate is found naturally in food and is essential to produce red blood cells and prevent anemia. Folate also helps produce and maintain new cells and is essential during infancy and pregnancy, and for athletic recover. See list of natural food sources . . . Read more »

Vitamin D Health Benefits, Synthesis, Food Sources, Deficiency, Sun Overexposure, Photoprotection
by Ralph Teller

"Learn about the essential health benefits of Vitamin D, the process of Vitamin D synthesis intitiated from the Sun, factors impacting Vitamin D synthesis, natural food sources of Vitamin D, and the risks of sun induced skin damage and cancer." ... Read more »

Vitamin B12 Natural Food Sources for Peak Health and Performance
by Ralph Teller

Vitamin K Natural Food Sources for Peak Health and Performance
by Ralph Teller

Vitamin C Natural Food Sources for Peak Health and Performance
by Ralph Teller

Vitamin E Natural Food Sources for Peak Health and Performance
by Ralph Teller

Vitamin B6 Natural Food Sources for Optimum Metabolism, Red Blood Cell Production and Function and Neurotransmitter Formation and Function
by Ralph Teller

"Vitamin B6 is required for glucose creation, our body's primary source of fuel, neurotransmitter formation, amino acid metabolism, lipid metabolism, hemoglobin oxygen binding function. See list of natural food sources of Vitamin B6" ... Read more »

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Articles on Whole Foods

Going with the Whole Grain, Jennifer Hutchinson, Ironman.com

"It’s been long understood that the carbohydrate rich foods provide 50 to 70% of the calories needed for athletes. Products that contain refined grains are not as wholesome as whole grain flours. Whole grains foods contain all three parts of the grain, which are the bran, the germ and endosperm. The outer layer of the grain is known as the bran. It’s the main source of the grain’s fiber. The bran layer hosts 50 to 80 per cent of the grains phytochemicals and minerals. The germ layer is a significant source of B vitamins, vitamin E along with antioxidants, phytochemicals and trace minerals. The endosperm (center of the grain) provides complex carbohydrates, protein and smaller amounts of B vitamins and minerals."

Should you be eating Organic, Charlene Waldner, Triathlete Magazine

"Our food choices greatly affect our health, body composition, performance and recovery. When it comes to fruit or vegetables, organic products taste better. This is attributed to better soil quality resulting from better farming techniques. You should choose the organic versions of grapes, strawberries, apples, cherries and raspberries as these fruits have thin skins, and readily absorb pesticides often found in nonorganic food."

Books on Whole Foods

Natural Health - Peak Performance - Longevity Lifestyle, by Ralph Teller

Whole Food Nutrition: The Missing Link in Vitamin Therapy: The Difference Between Nutrients WITHIN Foods vs. Isolated Vitamins & how they affect your health, by Vic Shayne Ph.D."

Build Powerful Nerve Force, by Paul Bragg

Chris Carmichael's Food for Fitness, by Chris Carmichael

Bob's Red Mill Cookbook: Whole & Healthy Grains for Every Meal of the Day, by Miriam Backes

Local Breads: Sourdough and Whole-Grain Recipes from Europe's Best Artisan Bakers , by Daniel Leader