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The Most Natural Food for Humans: Returning to Nature’s Design
When we think about “natural food,” it’s worth remembering that humans, like all animals, are biologically adapted to certain types of nourishment. Our closest relatives in the animal kingdom, namely chimpanzees, bonobos and gorillas all thrive on fruits, leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and tender vegetables. Human anatomy tells a similar story: our teeth, jaw movement, digestive system length, and even our sense of taste are suited for a plant-based diet.
For most of human history, people gathered fruits, roots, nuts, and wild greens, with animal consumption being rare, opportunistic, and often born of necessity rather than preference. Whole, unprocessed plant foods, especially fresh fruits, remain the easiest for our bodies to digest, the richest in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants, and the least harmful to other living beings.
When we strip away modern habits, marketing, and processed addictions, one truth becomes clear: humans are designed to thrive on fresh, living foods straight from nature. And nothing fits that role better than fruits, supported by a small variety of fresh vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Eating in harmony with our natural design not only supports optimal health but also reduces our impact on animals and the environment. In other words, the most natural food for humans is also the most compassionate choice: fresh, vibrant, plant-based foods straight from nature.
Why Fruits Are Our Perfect Food
Fruits are nature’s ready-made meals: pre-packaged in vibrant colors, fragrant aromas, and a perfect balance of water, natural sugars, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Unlike most other foods, fruits require minimal digestive effort. Their simple sugars enter the bloodstream quickly, providing immediate energy without taxing the body.
Fruits also supply proteins in their simplest, most usable form, viz. amino acids. Since our bodies need amino acids (not complex animal proteins) to build and repair tissues, fruits make this process effortless. They spare our digestive system the strain of breaking down dense animal proteins, which often produce harmful byproducts that the body works overtime to get rid off through our kidneys and other organs.
Healing Through Fruits
Science and experience show that a diet rich in fresh fruits can help reverse many lifestyle diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, obesity, digestive disorders, different forms of arthritis and even auto immune diseases. Fruits provide the hydration, nutrients, and cleansing effect that the body needs to repair itself. They are alkaline-forming, helping to balance the acid overload caused by processed and animal-based foods.
By focusing on fruits, we give the body space and energy to heal rather than constantly fighting to digest heavy meals.
Compassion as the Core of a Natural Diet
When we live in harmony with nature, compassion is no longer an abstract virtue; it’s the default. In the wild, no healthy human would chase down and kill an animal with bare hands, nor drink milk meant for the young of another species. Our natural instincts lean toward colorful fruits hanging from trees, not blood or flesh. Choosing fruits and plants spares animals from suffering and preserves ecosystems, making kindness an everyday act.
The Truth About Salt
Salt is not only unnecessary, but is also harmful and addictive. In nature, no animal seasons its food with concentrated sodium chloride. Fresh fruits and vegetables already contain all the minerals we need in balanced proportions. Excess salt stresses the kidneys, raises blood pressure, and dehydrates the body. Its addictive nature makes us crave processed foods that keep us hooked on unhealthy eating patterns.
Living by Natural Laws
When we align with nature’s design, we eat what our bodies were built for. Fresh, water-rich, plant-based foods, especially fruits are what we would naturally eat. This approach not only nourishes our cells but also keeps our minds clear, our hearts compassionate, and our impact on the Earth gentle.
The most natural food for humans is also the most healing, the most ethical, and the most sustainable. In every bite of fresh fruit, we choose life, health, and harmony.
Where Do I Begin?
Transitioning to a fruit-rich diet, or at least an oil-free Whole-Food Plant-Based (WFPB) lifestyle, can be smooth and enjoyable if approached with intention. Start by replacing one meal a day with fresh, seasonal fruits, then gradually increase fruit portions while reducing processed and heavy foods. If going fully fruit-based feels challenging, aim for a WFPB approach with the help of easy, flavorful recipes from Indian Vegan Cookbook.
To transition quickly, clear your kitchen of junk and processed foods, stock up on ripe fruits and whole plant ingredients, stay well-hydrated, and plan your meals in advance. Surround yourself with supportive resources and focus on how light, energized, and compassionate your body feels with each step.
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