We are comprised of the same elements, the same structures, cells, atoms, and energy, as the plants we’re meant to consume. There is an obvious sort of “kinship” between plants and us animals.

We find ourselves intertwined with the same elements present in the soil beneath our feet and the foliage swaying in the gentle breeze. Our bodies’ compositions share essential elements with the Earth, in fact, the human body is composed of a diverse array of chemical elements, with approximately 60 different elements found in varying quantities. The most abundant elements in the human body include oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus, which together make up over 99% of the body's mass. Additionally, trace amounts of other elements, such as potassium, sulfur, sodium, chlorine, magnesium, iron, zinc, and copper, contribute to the overall biochemical complexity of the human body, really underscoring the biochemical similarity between our biological composition and the Earth's elemental composition. In other words, do you remember that periodic table of elements from back in high school? We are made of these things, and so is the earth!

The foods we derive from nature bear a living genetic code, intricately woven with the blueprint of life. In consuming these natural foods, our bodies receive and decipher this vital information, guiding the precise allocation of nutrients to where they are needed. This inherent connection allows the body to utilize the diverse array of vitamins, minerals, and compounds in a way it understands. t

In stark contrast, processed foods often lack this living vibrancy. Stripped of their natural complexity, the living built-in enzymes to break the food down, devoid of real, living nutrients, these foods can be considered "dead" in the sense that they lack the dynamic genetic codes and frequencies found in whole, unprocessed foods. This absence deprives our cells of the intricate communication that occurs when ingesting living, nutrient-dense sources, potentially impacting the body's ability to interpret and assimilate these vital building blocks for optimal well-being.

You might be thinking… what the heck do frequencies have to do with food and cells? Don’t those belong on a radio or microwave? Let’s break this down and be patient with me... I’ll explain exactly how you can leverage this understanding to directly change your health, in whichever direction you choose!

Here’s the thing, cells have specific receptors on and inside of their surfaces that allow them to interact with signaling molecules, such as hormones, neurotransmitters, and other cellular messengers. A more common cell receptor site, the ion channel receptor, I want you to think of like gates on a fence. When a specific key (an ion or molecule) fits into the gate, it opens, allowing certain ions (charged particles) to pass through. This happens because the shape of the gate changes when the key is inserted. This type of receptor is found on the surfaces of certain cells, like nerve cells, and it helps with the transmission of signals. These receptors are often proteins that bind to specific ions/molecules, triggering a cellular response. For instance, one receptor is called an aquaporine receptor. Its job is to bring water inside of the cell. As a general estimate, a single cell may have thousands to even millions of specific receptors on its surface.

The very COOL thing about these receptor sites is that Cell-surface receptors come in three main types: ion channel receptors, GPCRs, and enzyme-linked receptors.

Nourishing ourselves from the elemental palette of the periodic table, we shape the poetry of life through the graceful choreography of cells and atoms. Much like the striking resemblance between a plant and animal cell when observed closely, our shared essence unfolds, plant and animal cells share a substantial amount of common components, with estimates often indicating around 80-90% similarity in their genetic material and basic organelles.

I think this speaks to the revelation of a more universal language etched into the foundational elements of our being which deeply reflects in our environment.