THIEF Foods versus SAINT Foods

"Any nourishing substance that is consumed or otherwise taken into the body to sustain life, provide energy, and promote growth More or less solid nourishment, as distinguished from liquids A particular kind of solid nourishment: a breakfast food, dog food Any substance that nourishes organisms: plant food Notice the word nourish in each of the definitions. This means that the food you eat should first and foremost uphold your body's requirements for nourishment."

"The acronym THIEF is a descriptive reminder of the foods that steal your health and don't really nourish your body. THIEF foods provide little to no nourishment and often create havoc. THIEF foods steal your health: You have probably experienced your body's response to THIEF foods firsthand with things like low energy, a lack of focus, fatigue, decreased immune response, increased weight issues, lower libido, and maybe serious health issues including metabolic syndrome, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and other inflammation diseases."

Food is any nourishing substance consumed to sustain life, provide energy, and promote growth, including solid nourishment and plant food. Nourishment should be the primary criterion for food choices. THIEF foods provide little or no nourishment, create havoc in the body, and should not be treated as food. Consumption of THIEF foods can lead to low energy, poor focus, fatigue, weakened immunity, weight gain, reduced libido, and increased risk of metabolic syndrome, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and other inflammatory conditions. SAINT foods supply sustained energy and nutrition without easy conversion to body fat and improve stamina and overall health.

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