Skip to content

Food Quote by Tim Noakes

“Human health depends above all on sound nutrition; sound nutrition means growing food and using it in accordance with nature’s laws; of all foods made “unnatural” by industrial processing the commonest are refined sugar, refined flour and certain processed vegetable oils. I know of no research…” quote by Tim Noakes
Download Open image
““Human health depends above all on sound nutrition; sound nutrition means growing food and using it in accordance with nature’s laws; of all foods made “unnatural” by industrial processing the commonest are refined sugar, refined flour and certain processed vegetable oils. I know of no research that refutes this simple concept.’ – Dr Walter Yellowlees, A Doctor in the Wilderness””

Tim Noakes

About This Quote

Source Book: A Doctor in the Wilderness by Tim Noakes, 2010

Good health relies on eating foods that align with natural processes; industrially refined sugars, flours, and certain oils are harmful.

In simple terms: Natural foods support health; refined products harm.

Key Takeaway

Choose whole, minimally processed foods.

Themes

nutrition health natural foods industrial processing

Mood

concerned motivated

Type

advisory educational

When to use this quote

  • diet planning
  • grocery shopping
  • meal preparation
  • public health messaging

Key Concepts

Whole foods refined sugar refined flour vegetable oils

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you replace refined sugar in your diet?
  • What barriers exist to accessing whole foods?
A Different Perspective

Industrial foods are pervasive and often cheaper, making adherence difficult.

4.1 out of 5 (9 ratings)

More by Tim Noakes

Explore all 53 Tim Noakes quotes

More Food quotes

Browse all 34,183 Food quotes