-eat a diverse range of local, organic, seasonal fruits and vegetables
-soak and sprout legumes , whole grains, seeds to maximize bio-availability of nutrients
-choose grass-finished meats, pasture-raised poultry and eggs, wild seafood
2. digestion and elimination
- we must be able to mechanically and chemically breakdown food and absorb the nutrients it contains.
(the nutrients fuel and build every single cell in the body)
- we are not what we eat, but what we absorb
-the digestion process is north to south process: begins in the brain and continue all the way through
elimination.
3. blood sugar regulation
-glucose is a form of fuel that circulates in our blood
-blood sugar level is regulated by brain, nervous system, peripheral organs
- we can help ensure balanced energy levels and prevent sharp spikes or drops in blood sugar by
adjusting the quantity and quality of macronutrients we consume, reducing stress levels, getting
adequate sleep, and engaging in regular movement.
4. Fatty Acid Balance
healthy fats are important for a variety of bodily functions:
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-dense energy source
-provide building blocks for cells and hormons
-regulate the inflammatory process
-increase satiety and make food taste better
5. Mineral Balance
-Minerals make up approximately 5% of the human body, by weight, and are critical for every system to
function.
-We cannot make them on our own, so we must get them from the foods/beverages
-Minerals are required to transfer nutrients across cell membranes, build healthy bones, regulate nerve
signaling, and contract and relax our muscles.
-Ca, Mg, Na, K
-the best sources: proper diet and clean mineral-rich water
6. Hydration
-water makes up 60% of the body mass
Basics of Nutrition #2 - Explain the importance of eatinng a properly prepared, nutrient-dense, whole
foods diet, and give specific examples of foods and preparation methods with consideration for bio-
individuality. Eating a properly prepared, nutrient-dense, whole food diet provides the fuel and
essential building blocks the body needs to maintain health and balance.
-eat a diverse range of local, organic, seasonal fruits and vegetables
-soak and sprout legumes, whole grains, seeds to maximize bio-availability of nutrients
-choose grass-finished meats, pasture-raised poultry, and eggs, wild seafood
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