Food for Thought

***Osteoporosis may be halted and reversed with the proper diet and lifestyle changes

Stop The Loss

1. Eat mostly organic, fresh, whole foods
2. Reduce animal protein consumption
3. Stay active and exercise regularly
4. Cut out the caffeine - pop, coffee, tea
5. Eliminate refined sugar from diet
6. Drink alcohol in moderation only
7. Take an outdoor walk every day
8. Quit smoking for good
9. Stop taking unnecessary drugs
10. Eat more organic soy foods

Supplements - Calcium, magnesium, manganese, boron, zinc, copper chromium, B complex, vitamins D, K, C, Omega 3 EFA, alfalfa, black cohosh, horsetail, red clover, vitex, glucosamine, ipriflavone, sum

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The Ups And Downs Of Blood Sugar Levels

All foods are not created equal. The rate at which food sugars enter the blood should be a consideration when eating - especially for people who have diabetes or hypoglycemia. Food with a high glycemic index demands a rapid secretion of insulin to balance the consequential rapid rise in blood sugar levels.

HIGH	MODERATE	LOW
puffed rice	brown rice	soybeans
corn flakes	whole grain pasta	cherries
glucose	bananas	fructose
white flour	ice cream	lima beans
instant potatoes	whole grains	grapefruit
parsnips	pinto beans	nuts / seeds
carrots	Oatmeal	sea vegetables
millet	Apples	culinary herbs

SOME GOOD FOOD SOURCES FOR VITAMINS

Vitamin A
Fish liver oil, eggs, butter, red peppers, dandelion greens, carrots, apricots, collard, kale, sweet potatoes, broccoli, spinach, mustard greens, swiss chard

B Vitamins
Nutritional yeast, whole grains, legumes, organ meats, raw nuts and seeds, mushrooms, deep sea fish, eggs, dark green vegetables, bee pollen, meat

Choline Lecithin, egg yolk, liver, wheat germ, soybeans, legumes, brewer's yeast

Inositol
Lecithin, wheat germ, whole rice, barley, oatmeal, liver, oranges, legumes

Vitamin C
Acerola, peppers, kale, parsley, collard, broccoli, brussels sprouts, tomatoes, bee pollen, citrus fruits, kiwi, cabbage, cauliflower, berries, papayas, spinach

Vitamin D
Sardines, salmon, tuna, herring, sunflower seeds, butter, fish liver oil, eggs

Vitamin E
Wheat germ oil, sunflower seeds, raw organic almonds or brazil nuts, olive oil, butter, chard, oatmeal, fresh asparagus, kale, brown rice, whole grains, eggs
Flax oil, hemp oil, natural organic soy, borage oil, evening primrose oil, raw nuts and seeds, herring, sardines, salmon, trout, mackerel, dark green vegetables
(EFA's)

Vitamins - How Much is Enough?

Even with the best diet our bodies are still in need of additional vitamins and minerals. The more stress our bodies are under the more nutrients we need. I like to use the analogy; if your driving your car on a long distance trip, you will most likely get 30 mile to a gallon. But, if you are driving within a city limit and have many stop and go's, or have a lot of hills to climb, it will take more fuel and your car will not get 30 mile to the gallon. Therefore, our bodies will also, require more fuel for it to operate properly when under a greater amount of stress.

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***Omega 3 essential fat is lacing in most people's diets. This fat is necessary for proper functioning of several body systems. Supplementing it daily is a good idea.

ARE FATS GOOD FOR YOU?

There are two types of fat- saturated and unsaturated. The only type needed for proper nutrition and good health is the unsaturated fats know as Omega 3 and Omega 6. Most people in North America consume too much saturated fat ( like the fat found in meat). Saturated fat competes with the essential fats for absorption in the body. It is very important to consume the proper proportion of Omega 3 to Omega 6 - - one part Omega 3 to three parts Omega 6.

Essential Fatty Acids are termed essential because our body does not make it. Which means, we have to consume it from an external source... meaning diet.

ESSENTIAL FATS (EFA)

* regulate inflammation
* prevent blood clotting
* aid in fat reduction
* mediate immune response
* facilitate brain function
* help protect against may diseases

FOOD SOURCES OF EFA's

Omega 3

* flax oil, hemp oil
* salmon, herring,
* sardines, mackerel,
* anchovies, trout,
* walnuts, soybeans,
* green leafy vegetables

Omega 6

* evening primrose oil,
* hemp oil, borage oil,
* safflower, sunflower,
* sesame, corn oils
* meat, eggs, nuts,
* seeds, legumes

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