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Nourishment: What Animals Can Teach Us about Rediscovering Our Nutritional Wisdom

Name: Nourishment: What Animals Can Teach Us about Rediscovering Our Nutritional Wisdom
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“Nourishment sp; will change the way you eat and the way you think.”—Mark Schatzker, author of The Dorito Effect“[Provenza is] a wise observer of the land and the animals [and] becomes transformed to learn the meaning of life.”—Temple Grandin

Reflections on feeding body and spirit in a world of change

Animal scientists have long considered domestic livestock to be too dumb to know how to eat right, but the lifetime research of animal behaviorist Fred Provenza and his colleagues has debunked this myth. Their work shows that when given a choice of natural foods, livestock have an astoundingly refined palate, nibbling through the day on as many as fifty kinds of grasses, forbs, and shrubs to meet their nutritional needs with remarkable precision.

In Nourishment Provenza presents his thesis of the wisdom body, a wisdom that links flavor-feedback relationships at a cellular level with biochemically rich foods to meet the body’s nutritional and medicinal needs. Provenza explores the fascinating complexity of these relationships as he raises and answers thought-provoking questions about what we can learn from animals about nutritional wisdom.

What kinds of memories form the basis for how herbivores, and humans, recognize foods? Can a body develop nutritional and medicinal memories in utero and early in life? Do humans still possess the wisdom to select nourishing diets or has that ability been hijacked by nutritional “authorities”? Is taking supplements and enriching and fortifying foods helping us, or is it hurting us?

On a broader scale Provenza explores the relationships among facets of complex, poorly understood, ever-changing ecological, social, and economic systems in light of an unpredictable future.

To what degree do we lose contact with life-sustaining energies when the foods we eat come from anywhere but where we live? To what degree do we lose the mythological relationship that links us physically and spiritually with Mother Earth who nurtures our lives?

Provenza’s paradigm-changing exploration of these questions has implications that could vastly improve our health through a simple change in the way we view our relationships with the plants and animals we eat.”—Montana Public Radio

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Unlocking the Secrets of Nutritional Wisdom: Discover the profound wisdom that animals possess when it comes to nourishment with "Nourishment: What Animals Can Teach Us about Rediscovering Our Nutritional Wisdom." This groundbreaking book by Fred Provenza and his team reveals the astonishing fact that livestock have a refined palate, selecting from a wide variety of natural foods to meet their nutritional needs. Now, you can tap into this ancient wisdom and revolutionize the way you think about food.

Embrace the Wisdom of the Wisdom Body: The wisdom body is an extraordinary concept introduced by Provenza in "Nourishment." This theory connects the flavors we experience at a cellular level to our body's nutritional and medicinal requirements. By understanding these flavor-feedback relationships, you can make informed decisions about what you eat to satisfy your body's deepest cravings and nourish your overall well-being.

Transform Your Relationship with Food: Have you ever wondered how humans and animals recognize and remember certain foods? "Nourishment" examines the complex mechanisms of these memories and their impact on our diet choices. In this thought-provoking exploration, Provenza challenges the notion that we have lost the ability to select nourishing diets, inviting us to reclaim our intuitive wisdom and take control of our health.

Escape the Traps of Modern Nutrition: Are nutritional "authorities" dictating what we should eat? Are supplements and fortified foods truly beneficial or are they silently harming us? Provenza questions the effectiveness of these measures and presents an alternative perspective on nutrition. With "Nourishment," you'll gain new insights into the complex relationships between our diets and the ecological, social, and economic systems we are part of.

Reconnect with the Source of Life: In our modern world, where our food often comes from far and wide, we have lost touch with the life-sustaining energies that come from our local surroundings. "Nourishment" raises important questions about our relationship with Mother Earth and encourages us to rediscover the mythological connection between our physical and spiritual selves. By embracing this holistic approach, you can strengthen your bond with nature and enhance your overall well-being.

Take a Step Towards Healthier Living: If you're ready to transform your relationship with food, "Nourishment" is your guide on this enlightening journey. Gain a deeper understanding of the plants and animals that sustain us and unlock the potential for improved health and vitality. Embrace this paradigm shift and join the conversation between science, culture, and spirituality that "Nourishment" offers.

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