In one year, the average American consumes over 100 pounds of refined sugar, 55 pounds of fats and oils, 300 cans soda pop, 200 sticks of gum, 18 pounds of candy, 5 pounds of potato chips, 7 pounds of corn chips, popcorn and pretzels. 63 dozen donuts, 50 pounds of cakes and cookies, and 20 gallons of ice cream. Such foods in addition to the over consumption of meats, processed foods with a host of additives and foods contaminated with pesticides, is in large measure responsible for many diseases and ill health among Americans today. In contrast, the diet here in described is one that is varied as possible and includes whole foods and organic foods to the greatest possible extent. The Basic Health Maintenance Diet is outlined in appendix B of It’s Only Natural by Drs. Poesnecker, Buttram and Kracht. This monograph adds additional information to help you implement a healthy diet into your health building habits and lifestyle.