Fats
Are you confused about fats? What’s good? What’s bad? What do all those terms mean? It gets very confusing. Why is there such an increase in heart disease, cancer, arthritis, fibromyalgia, and many other conditions that were basically unheard of a hundred years ago? What’s changed? Our environment and our diets have changed dramatically. …
Fiber, Vitamins and Minerals
Why do we need fiber? Fiber provides the bulk we need to keep food moving through our large intestine. It binds or absorbs the harmful things in your food to make sure they are eliminated from your body. Fiber also helps you absorb nutrients, helps keep you regular, encourages growth of good bacteria, and…
Carbohydrates, Enzymes and Bacteria
The smallest molecule of a carbohydrate is a type of sugar called glucose. This glucose provides the fuel for all body tissues and functions. There are 2 types of food carbohydrates: 1. Simple Carbohydrates *These enter the bloodstream quickly and cause a rapid increase in blood sugar levels. *They also provide instant, but not…
Protein and Vegetarians
Dietary proteins are either complete or incomplete: 1. Complete (containing all 8 essential amino acids) *These provide all the amino acids the body needs *Think of it as having the complete alphabet to work with. *Food sources: Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy, soybeans. 2. Incomplete (missing one or more essential amino acids) *These sources…
Dietary Protein
The term “protein” refers to two different things. The first is the protein molecules in your body and the second is dietary protein. Next to water, protein is the most plentiful substance in your body. What is protein? Proteins are the basic building blocks for all living tissues. They provide a cell’s structure and…
Water
Why does everyone keep saying “drink more water”? Because next to oxygen, water is the most important nutrient the body needs. The human body can only survive about five days without water. Total human body weight consists of about 65-75% water. On average, the body (based on 160 pounds) uses approximately 2-1/2 quarts (or 10…
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