Eating to Thrive
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Dan SaundersHolistic Nutrition Workshop Attendees
Eating to Thrive
Fundamentals of DietingMetabolic Typing Mistaken Foods and
NutrientsDangers in FoodSupplementation
Eating to Thrive
Food should be as NATURAL as possible!
Our body is not manmade, so how would manmade food support it
properly?
Fundamentals of Dieting
Natural foods include plant foodsVegetables, Fruits, Nuts, etc
And animal productsMeat, eggs, dairy, etc
When these natural foods are chemically altered and heavily processed they become less and less natural and more synthetic
Fundamentals of Dieting
General Signs of Synthetic Foods: Usually found in the center isles super markets and not in
temperature controlled storage Last months before going bad Long list of ingredients on package Ingredients that are near impossible to pronounce High in sugar or salt
Fundamentals of Dieting
Diets should consist mostly of meat and vegetablesVegetables contain many nutrients that meats do not and
meats contain many nutrients that vegetables do notThe combination of the two provides a very well balanced diet
Fundamentals of Dieting
Foundation of the
human diet
Fruits are a great source of antioxidants but are also high in sugar In contrast to vegetables fruits should be limited
Grains, nuts , and legumes are healthy if prepared properly most bread found in supermarkets are not
Dairy in it’s raw state is full of nutrients Most of that is depleted when pasteurized
Fermented foods provide healthy bacteria which support digestive and immune system processes Fermented (sourdough) bread breaks down the gluten and
other anti-nutrients
Fundamentals of DietingOther Foods
No person is exactly the same as anotherWe all need different levels of nutrients and we all
function better on different foodsMetabolic typing determines whether people function
better on low carb diets or higher carb diets3 main metabolic types 1. Very low carbs (Atkins diet)2. Higher carb intake (Majority of diet consists of plant
foods)3. Mixture of both (around 150 grams of carbs per day)
Metabolic Typing
Saturated FatGreat source of energyNeeded for cell membranesAssists hormone
productionResistant to heat and
oxidationFaulty research from the
1950’s gave saturated fat its bad name
Current research has defied those studies
Mistaken Foods and Nutrients
Full of anti-nutrients (lectins, gluten, phytates)Decreased mineral
absorptionDigestive stressAdditional health problems
for those with low gluten tolerance
Tip: Buy Sprouted or sourdough bread where many of the anti-nutrients are broken down
Mistaken Foods and NutrientsWheat
CholesterolCholesterol in the diet
is not actually related to cholesterol in the blood stream
It is needed for important body functions such as insulating neurons and metabolizing fat soluble vitamins
Mistaken Foods and Nutrients
Needed for proper digestion in the stomach
Supports hydrationMakes vegetables more
enjoyable
Tip: Use unrefined salt rather than conventional, white powder table salt
Mistaken Foods and NutrientsSalt
Foods can have all sorts of dangerous substances in them Some are naturally occurring
Free radicalsOthers are synthesized materials, usually
used to increase shelf life or to save moneyChemicals Drugs
Food can also be genetically altered in a lab, popularly known as GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms)
Dangers in Food
Dangers in FoodFree Radicals-these are dangerous food chemicals and there are manyTrans fats - Hydrogen is
added to unsaturated fats Found in most snack foods
Oxidized Oils – oxygen changes the form of fats of they are subject to heat, light, and air. Polyunsaturated fats are
most easily oxidized because of their numerous double bonds
Dangers in FoodFree RadicalsAcrylamides – created
by heating carbs at very high temperatures Examples: potato
chips, factory made cookies, pie crust
Heterocyclic Amines – created by overcooking meatWell done steak vs.
Rare
It is most important to have a well balanced diet, full of
natural foods, and devoid of harmful chemicals, but for
optimum health, supplementation is absolutely
necessary.
Supplementation
Multivitamin/mineral supplementGives you what you
may have missed from your diet
Today’s soil is not as abundant in minerals as it used to be so we need the minerals that a good supplement will provide
Supplementation
Fish OilOmega 3 fatty acids
Not found in most foods
Make sure it is purified to reduce mercury levels
Supplementation
ProteinDepending on how much
exercise a high quality protein supplement could be beneficial, especially if there is not enough animal products in the diet
The harder muscles are worked, the more protein they will need
Supplementation