Natural food in plants and animals

Natural food is any substance that can be eaten and at the same time provide the necessary nutritional value to the body. This includes vitamins, proteins, minerals, fats and more. Digesting natural substances through the body and the cells of the body, creates the energy needed for growth and maintenance of life. Most of the natural food comes from plants and animals, but not all (fungi, algae or inorganic substances, salt and soda). On Planet Earth, beings must eat to survive. 

Various types of food

Plants, there are many species of plants, 2000 species used for human consumption. Many are rich in nutritional value. People are consuming most plants with seeds, nutrients contain fats such as omega. It is a healthy natural food with a high amount of unsaturated fat. Edible seeds are cereals, legumes and oilseeds. Some seeds can not be eaten, such as large seeds in the apple and cherries, which contain cyanide or lemon in which it occurs choking.

Animals are used as food. Meat consists of muscle fibers with a certain fat, content of the connective tissue and organs. It is rich in proteins, fats, vitamins and other values. Products from animals include milk produced by the mammary glands and processed dairy products such as cheese and butter. Birds and other animals lay eggs, which are eaten. Bees produce honey, obtained from the nectar of flowers.
 
Fish is an important source of high quality protein, minerals, essential fatty acids and contains many vitamins (A, D, E and K). They are vital to the healthy functioning of the body. There are different types, such as white, blue fish and shellfish. White fish contains little fat, less than 1% and the blue fish from 10 to 25%.
 
Vegetables having a high content of vitamins, minerals and cellulose and the amount depends on the type of vegetable and has a very large role in the diet. We have a root, leaf, parent vegetables and flowering vegetables.
 
Fruit also has nutritional value and contains vitamins, minerals, cellulose, enzymes, acids and other. There is a fruit that is eaten as a vegetable, such as eggplant, tomatoes, pumpkins and more. Strawberry technically belongs to the vegetables, but is eaten as a fruit.
 
Fungi perform an important role in the decomposition of organic matter and have a fundamental role in the nutrient cycle and the exchange in the environment. They have long been used as a direct source of food, in the form of mushrooms and truffles, as a leavening agent for bread and in fermentation of various food products such as wine, beer and soy sauce. The fungus used for the production of antibiotics and various enzymes derived from fungi are used in industry and in detergents.

Algae can be used as a food additive. From brown algae which are milled and dried products are flour (porridge) and used as a food additive for livestock. 

Natural food taste:

People and animals have five different types of taste (sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami). Sweet and salty are flavors that provide the most energy and there are fats and sugars, most comfortable for eating, a bitter and sour tastes are not so pleasant. Water is also very important for the survival and has no taste.
 
Sweet is caused by simple sugars such as glucose or fructose. The taste of sugar is pleasant and is vital for energy and survival. Complex carbohydrates do not have a sweet taste. Stevia is a plant that contains a compound known as steviol and has minimal impact on blood sugar levels.
 
Salinity taste is caused by an alkali metal such as sodium and potassium. There are many different types of salts, each with different degrees of salinity. It is found in almost every food. To eat pure salt is highly unpleasant. The importance of salt, which in addition to improving the taste and gives the body what is required, maintain the delicate balance of electrolyte, which is a function of the kidneys. The salt can be iodized and iodine is a necessary nutrient that promotes thyroid function. Salt is used as a preservative, in particular, as a means of preserving foodstuffs.
 
Sour taste is obtained on acid, such as for example vinegar. Acidic foods are lemons, limes and oranges. Many foods, with a little sour, stimulate the palate and enhance the flavor.
 
Bitter is considered as unpleasant feeling, has a sharp, pungent taste as wormwood, example, caffeine or lemon peel. For some types of fruits are known to be bitter.
 
Umami is the least known in Western culture, but it has a long tradition of Asian cuisine. Umami is the taste of glutamate, especially monosodium glutamate, characterized as a tasty and rich in flavor. Salmon and mushrooms are foods rich in umami. 

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Simple and fast preparation of food in nature

In recipes are not listed amounts of ingredients, so you can use ingredients as you like. All recipes require only natural vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses, oils and more. 

Food - simple and healthy recipes:

Chicken    

- chicken fillets (5 pieces)
- butter or coconut oil
- salt
- juice of half a lemon or lime
- chop the onion, garlic, parsley, basil and pepper

Mix well all the ingredients in a bowl (salt, oil, lemon, onion, garlic, parsley, basil and pepper). Pour over chicken and leave to stand for one hour. After that, fry on the grill or pan, until it is well roasted (become red color). For food supplement can be prepared desired vegetable salad, corn or other bread.


Pork 

 
- pork chops (3 pieces)
- potatoes (6 pieces)
- salt
- pepper
- butter or coconut oil

Sliced steak sprinkle with salt and pepper. Fry on the grill or pan. Peel the potatoes, cut into small pieces and fry. For food supplement can be prepared desired vegetable salad, corn or other bread.


Fish 
 
 
- fish (3 pieces)
- garlic
- parsley
- salt
- olive oil

Clean fish. Mix well and densely all the ingredients in a bowl (garlic, parsley, salt and oil). Lengthwise sliced fish fill and spill over with this mixture. Allow to stand for one hour. Fry on the grill or pan. Fry until fish eyes become white and whole fish gets reddish color.


Rice with vegetables 
  
- basmati rice (2 hands)
- peppers (2 pieces of green and red or yellow colour)
- carrot (1 piece, cut into thin strips)
- beans (1 hand)
- green peas (1 hand )
- corn (1 hand)
- cabbage (1 hand, grated)
- small onion (sliced)
- garlic (3 heads, sliced)
- half hand of raisins (if you like to be sweet)
- coconut oil or butter
- salt
- pepper

Cook the basmati rice with 3 or 4 cups of water. Meanwhile, in a pan add the oil or butter and fry the onions. Once they turn soft add all the vegetables and salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle very little water and allow the veggies to cook for two minutes. They should be half cooked. Now add the cooked rice to this vegetable mixture and stir this mixture for a minute or two in low flame. Roast some raisins and also add them if you like your food to be sweet. If you don't like the sweet taste you can omit the raisins. Fried rice is ready. You can add tomato sauce or something similar.


Fruit salad  

 
- figs (3 pieces)
- blueberries (1 hand)
- strawberries (1 hand)
- grapes (1 hand)
- raspberries (1 hand)
- blackberries (1 hand)
- cleaned cherry (1 hand)
- apricots (3 pieces)
- apple
- pear
- slice of watermelon
- peach
- slice of melon
- berries (1 hand)
- lemon
- lime
- orange
- banana
- avocado
- half a coconut

Wash the desired fruit (choose 5 or 10 species). Cut into small pieces and place in bowl. Mix well and if you want add the desired topping. To select the fruit, you can use a table of seasonal fruit or selection by color of the fruit.


Pasta with plants  
 

- 300g pasta
- bacon
- cheese
- butter or coconut oil
- chop the onion, garlic, rosemary, basil, parsley, mint and marjoram

Cook the pasta. Chop the onion, garlic and herbal spices. Use spices as needed and make sure you do not put too much. In a pan put the oil and burn the onion, garlic and bacon. Add boiled pasta and cheese. Leave on low heat. Towards the end add spices. Sprinkle parmesan cheese and add the mozzarella.


Fungi   
   
- fungi (5 hands)
- coconut oil or butter
- salt

First, clean the fungi and wash them with water. Chop them into slices (if you want to be crispy chop them thinly). Put them in a pan with heated oil or butter. Fry them for about 5 minutes and add salt. Then fry them until they are ready to eat. Make a salad of vegetables and prepare cornbread.


Algae  

 
- 300g pasta
- cheese
- butter or coconut oil
- brown algae (thongweed)
- chop onion, garlic, basil

Cook the pasta. Chop the onion, garlic and basil. Use basil as needed and make sure you do not put too much. In a pan put the oil and burn the onion and garlic. Add boiled pasta and cheese. Leave on low heat. Towards the end add basil. Sprinkle parmesan cheese and add the mozzarella. Brown algae (Thongweed) can be eaten like normal spaghetti. Boil for 10 to 15 minutes and add to pasta or chopped up in a salad.


Seasonal food  


 
- 300g asparagus
- 300g leek
- eggs (3 pieces)
- three hand of cooked corn
- 70g butter
- parmesan (1 hand)
- parsley (1 bunch)
- lemon or lime
- salt
- pepper

Clean the asparagus and leeks and put together to cook in boiling and salted water. Cook until is soft, it must not to be overcooked. When is cooked, drain. Melt the butter in a pan. Add lemon juice, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, chopped parsley and finally asparagus and leeks. Mix well. Mix egg in a small bowl and add to the pan and mix all together. Leave on the heat until color is lightly golden.


Eggs  
  
- eggs (3 pieces)
- dry meat
- cheese
- milk
- butter
- salt
- fresh peppers and tomato

Cut the dry meat and cheese into small pieces in an amount that suits you. Melt butter in a pan and add the meat and cheese, then fry a little. Add eggs and fry them. Slice the tomatoes and peppers. Sprinkle salt on your food and prepare a cup of milk. Recommended food for breakfast as the most important part of the diet.