You are so right! How can it not matter what you put into your body at least three times, if not more, per day?
One other thing that may matter is the amount of plastics that we use in packaging and that invade beauty products. Bodies have to process that. I have significantly reduced processed foods —hard to avoid them altogether, I don’t use a microwave and have largely switched to using glass containers for leftovers, soups, etc. I eat organic foods when possible as well as grass fed butter, cheeses and beef. It takes planning and effort but is worth it. If I fall short one day I try and do better tomorrow.
Also important is to detox the liver and kidneys by not medicating unless it is absolutely necessary and to actively detoxify after cancer treatment or even a round of antibiotics. It can take a year for the bacteria in our gut to get back to normal. There are specific foods and herbs that help these organs.
There are many good resources out there and they are worth using. What I have learned from personal experience is that small changes add up, always enjoy your food and celebrate your successes. Habits change gradually and over time and it’s never too late to make positive change. We have more power over our health than we realize. Wishing everyone on this thread better health and the best for the holiday season.
GF