Nutrition To Fit You

11/12/2023

Fake meats and similar products are not succeeding not just because they don't taste good but because they do not nourish the body.

This paper addresses an even larger issue of pregnancy and a mostly plant based diet.

Animal products provide essential amino acids- the very substrate for growth, plus of course essential vitamins and minerals. Two nutrients (among many) most at risk, iron and B12, elevating risk for macro and microcytic anemias.

If eliminating all animal products, full understand your risks.

https://www.newswise.com/articles/pregnant-women-lack-essential-nutrients-for-themselves-and-babies-worsened-by-plant-based-diets?sc=dwhr&xy=10005212

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6367879/

Scientists warn pregnant women lack vital nutrients; situation may worsen with increased plant-based diets.

19/03/2020

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27/08/2017

http://www.nutritiontofityou.com/store/the-seductive-land-of-carbs

How Carb Savvy Are You? • What do your genes have to do with your carbohydrate tolerance? • Why is blood sugar awareness as important as blood pressure awareness? • How do carbohydrates affect gut health? • Do you need to jump on the gluten-free train? • Is ketosis for you? How low-ca

07/05/2017

How NEAT are YOU? Non-exercise motion counts! Your gut microbiome may play a role. Please check out my post. http://www.nutritiontofityou.com/blog-1/

23/04/2017

Please check out my blog post--The Hidden World of Spinal Leaks--an annual re-post to increase awareness of spinal leaks. http://www.nutritiontofityou.com/blog-1/

your career can take. As a digestive and cardiovascular health specialist, my research and consulting calls for a particular focus on intestinal permeability--impaired permeability sometimes called, "leaky gut". Back in 1999, my body had a different kind of leakiness going on and last year I poste...

29/01/2017

A few football thoughts and Tom Brady's diet.
http://www.nutritiontofityou.com/blog-1/

05/01/2017

For 2017 give your head a little space with https://www.headspace.com/ If you're curious about meditation but think you don't have the time, let Andy Puddicombe and headspace show you how--and how to use for a variety of situations--sleep, sports, and even SOS situations. The research is growing on the benefits of mindful meditation including --healthfully boosting serotonin. Anyone can learn and with a little practice, it may give your mind the balance it needs.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3044190/

14/12/2016

My updated smart holiday eating tips--even with just two weeks left. Merry Christmas and Happy and safe holidays to everyone.

http://www.nutritiontofityou.com/blog-1/

06/10/2016

We know there are lots of benefits from exercise--brain health and heart health to name just a few. Here's one more benefit that may tie them all together--gut diversity.
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10/09/2016

A reminder of the vast land and multi colors of sugar in our foods. Yes, this film ventures into the extreme but its point is well taken. What I liked is the recognition of one of America's emerging health concerns--Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease --basically liver inflammation. Maybe this film will help you rethink that next soda!

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One man’s journey to discover the bitter truth about sugar. Own it now - http://www.thatsugarfilm.com Damon Gameau embarks on a unique experiment to document...

24/06/2016

Darn Good Dip---Quick to make---and healthy too!

Miix in a blender:

3-4 kalamata olives
3-4 cherry tomatoes
1 Avocado --without the seed of course.
1 T pickle of your choice
optional lime juice
optional 1 T sauerkraut

Eat the whole thing for a tasty, nutrient dense snack!

28/05/2016

The Power of Food. Another reason to eat an apple a day--okay, it might take more than just an apple and the research is in mice but isn't this research about food just so cool! Scientists are discovering reasons why we lose muscle as we age--aside from because we may become slug-like. Age related muscle loss may be related to a protein, ATF4 that alters gene expression in skeletal muscle. And some food sources contain compounds such as ursolic acid in apple skins that turn down this gene expression--very cool!

http://now.uiowa.edu/2015/09/keeping-older-muscles-strong

17/05/2016

Yes, the avocado has real benefit. Although avocados do contain polyols--one of the FODMAP sugars, if your GI says okay, then enjoy--ultimately, your gut and heart will say thank you.

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07/03/2016

Alternatives to long term use of gut unfriendly NSAIDS- chondroitin and glucosamine and Boswellia/Frankincense. All three have been around for ages but research reviews continue to show benefit. Boswellia works via different pathways from NSAIDS to reduce inflammation, so it may be safer long term. Careful of supplement quality; use reliable manufacturers. Also careful of any shellfish allergies when using chondroitin/glucosamine.

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http://www.healthline.com/health/boswellia #1

26/02/2016

Plant Power

I've always believed in the power of food, especially fruits and vegetables! The broad array of phytonutrients in these foods is HUGE and over time, they are able to turn off toxic pathways and regulate a healthy body. But---you have to eat them--you can't just think about them or look at them.Two links below are about the amazing benefits of modified citrus pectin in cancer treatment and in detoxifying heavy metals. Aside from exercising regularly and not smoking, eating daily f/v with lots of different colors can be one of the best daily defenses against a tough world out there. Aim for 5-10 servings/day.

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20/01/2016

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16/01/2016

Decisions, Decisions! How do you approach your new year choices? Keep in mind, no decision is a decision---but don't underestimate the value of small changes too. Interestingly, many of the new year resolutions mentioned in the Forbe's article below can be helpful in making those tricky nutrition and lifestyle changes.

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07/12/2015

Twelve Tips For Smart Holiday Eating

http://nutritiontofityou.com/general-nutrition/eleven-tips-for-smart-holiday-eating