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Before I get into the rhyme and reason of Clinical Nutrition, let me first take a moment to lay the groundwork of my approach as a Wellness Expert. When someone comes into my office, it is usually with some type of health crisis/concern. There are two reasons you are not in a state of health. You are either toxic and/or you are deficient. This is at the root of all illness!!! So the vital questions to ask are: 1. Where am I toxic/deficient? 2. Where can I add purity/sufficiency? So let’s say you are having a health crisis (or are interested in wellness/prevention) and you want to utilize supplements to improve your health. Excellent! Now you are left with the daunting decision of which supplements to take, how many to take, when to start taking them, and when to stop. I understand. It can be quite intimidating to walk into a health food store where there are literally aisles of supplements to choose from. I traveled the same path and was lucky enough to come upon a system of analysis that answers these questions and so much more. This system of analysis is called Nutrition Response Testing (NRT). I have found it to be extremely accurate and scientific in its clinical application. However, if I were to analyze you using NRT before it was explained to you, you might find it to be a bunch of nonsense. It is likely to be very different from anything you have experienced before; the same was true for me. That is why I want to take this opportunity to make clear the what, why, and how so you won’t find it so strange. My hope is you see the magnificence and genius in this program and give it a chance to naturally improve your health. From the beginning… There are two key parts in a medical practice: Diagnosis (identifying and/or naming the “disease” or syndrome) Treatment (drugs, surgery, etc.) 2
Let me be clear that in using NRT I do not diagnose or treat disease; rather, I support your body’s health by identifying and handling the sources of nutritional toxicity/deficiency and adding nutritional purity/sufficiency. This addresses you and your health at the cause of imbalance, not the effect. This program has two parts: Your analysis Your personalized health improvement program (using designed clinical nutrition) I cannot stress enough that this program is personalized; it is unique unto you and you only. Organic, whole food supplements will be recommended based on your specific needs, not by a blanket recommendation and not based on your symptoms. You might find this strange; I find it refreshing. How will I know what to recommend??? Allow me to break it down… Part 1: The Analysis… The analysis is performed by utilizing: 1. Acupuncture points. Acupuncture points are points on the surface of the body that correspond to your neurological reflexes. In other words, an acupuncture point correlates with an organ system (i.e., the points on either side of your nose are the acupuncture point for your sinuses). (Note: this system of analysis is not acupuncture and does not use needles in any way, shape, or form.) 2. Active reflex(es). From these acupuncture points there are neurological reflexes that are derived from the part of the nervous system whose job it is to regulate the functions of that system. If there was a stress to a system, it would show up as an active reflex. For example, let’s say you have a nasty sinus infection. Pressure, congestion, migraines, etc. Your sinuses are definitely stressed. Let’s say I am checking the function of your body using NRT, I would put slight pressure on the acupuncture point of your sinuses (on either side of your nose). This acupuncture point is
likely to show up as an active reflex because there is stress to the neurology of that system. 3. Muscle testing. Muscle testing is used to determine if your body is responding positively or negatively to the nutrient or irritant in question. Put another way, NRT is a study of how the different points on the surface of the body relate to the state of health and flow of energy in each and every organ and function of the body. In summary… Each NRT reflex represents a specific organ, tissue, or function, and indicates the effect that energy, or lack of energy, is having on the body. By testing reflexes, we have a system of monitoring your body at each visit that has proven to be extremely clinically accurate and that helps us identify exactly what the body needs and how well we are meeting that need. Doesn’t this sound like something you would want for yourself in order to predict, with certainty, what is needed and wanted by the body?
Part 2: The Personalized Health Improvement Program Let’s go back to the example of your sinuses being “active.” Then what? My next step is to test specific, time-tested and proven, highest-possible-quality nutritional formulas against those weak areas to find which ones bring the reflexes back to strength. Decades of clinical experience tell me that when I have found the correct nutritional supplement/ s, as indicated by this procedure, and when I identify a personalized nutritional supplement schedule, I have identified why the body isn’t functioning properly by identifying toxicity and/or
a deficiency. This is a major step in correcting the underlying deficiency or imbalance that caused the reflex to be active in the first place. By following the program as precisely as possible, you are well on your way to restoring normal function and improving your health. In medicine, the medical doctor makes a diagnosis and then uses drugs or surgery to attack or suppress the symptom, or to surgically remove the “offending” organ or part. NRT is the technique I use for clinical nutrition to correct the toxicities and deficiencies so that the body can regain the ability to naturally restore health. The supplements I use are from Standard Process. Not all supplements are created the same. The supplements I use are organic, whole food supplements. You should know that not all supplements are created the same. For example, synthetic vitamins. Synthetic vitamins are pharmaceutically engineered chemical fractions of vitamin structures reproduced in a laboratory. They are not “whole food,” and the body does not recognize these as anything even vaguely beneficial. Because these synthetic vitamins are not made from whole foods, they lack the essential synergistic elements normally present in WHOLE foods. An example of a whole food could be carrots. Carrots are high in vitamin A complex. A complex is something made up of many different parts that work together. Synthetic vitamin A does not contain the whole “vitamin A complex” found in nature. So, if we were looking for a food high in vitamin A, carrots might be one of our choices. If one actually were deficient in any of the components of vitamin A complex, one would be wise to seek out a supplement that was made from whole foods that were rich in this complex and not from chemicals re-engineered in a laboratory to look like one little part of the vitamin A complex that has erroneously been labeled as “vitamin A.” Vitamins that are being used all over today generally only need to have a small percentage of their actual content derived from natural sources to be labeled natural. If they are not derived from whole foods, they often make you even more deficient and nutritionally out of balance. They can 3
create other health problems because they do not contain all of the co-factors found in nature that make vitamins work.
Standard Process Supplements Standard Process Supplements are whole foods in a tablet, capsule, or powder concentrated in a vacuum, cold-process system that preserves all of the active enzymes and vital components that make it work as nature intended. These real food supplements have been designed to match the needs of the body as determined by the positive response shown when tested against the active Nutrition Response Testing reflexes that were found on your individual Nutrition Response Testing analysis. These are nutrients you are simply not getting, or not assimilating, in your current diet. These deficiencies may be due to your past personal eating habits and routines, but it is for sure due, in some large extent, to the lack of quality in the foods commercially available in grocery stores or restaurants today. The condensed version … 1. Through an analysis of your body’s reflexes, I help you determine the exact nutrients you need to supplement your diet in order to bring about balance and better health. 2. I make these highly concentrated therapeutic formulations available to you in tablets, capsules, or in powdered form to “supplement” your current diet. That’s why they are called food supplements. 3. Depending on your individual situation, I might also require that you make some specific lifestyle changes in order to bring about the best possible results. The protocol … On your first visit we will meet for a consultation and examination (the analysis). If an active reflex appears during this visit, recommendations will be made to handle/correct the stress causing 4
this active reflex. The body will reveal the most stressed system/active reflex first. Subsequent visits are necessary to handle the next layer of active reflexes. The AVERAGE care plan recommendations for an ADULT are 12 visits in an 18-week period of time to give the time necessary to identify and handle all possible reflexes. The rhythm of an average care plan is as follows: Phase 1: Appointments are scheduled 1x/week for six weeks. At each subsequent visit the analysis will be performed, thereby revealing the next layers of dysfunction so these reflexes can also be addressed and corrected. In this way, each patient receives a personalized, specific plan. (The plan being the organic whole food supplements to handle the identified stress during the analysis). Most, if not all, active reflexes are identified during this phase. Phase 2: Appointments are scheduled every other week for 12 weeks. During phase 2 your specific plan is in place. You are monitored for progress to determine if the recommended supplements are still appropriate. In other words, phase 1 is when supplements are being added to your regime and phase 2 is to monitor when it is appropriate to remove them. The idea is to identify a specific plan unique for you to handle your specific toxicities and deficiencies. Once that toxicity and deficiency is no longer present, then it is no longer necessary to continue with that particular supplement. This is such a fabulous feature to the program. You are not taking supplements unnecessarily!!!! At the conclusion of your program you will then be tested for what I describe as wellness or baseline support. That usually involves a multivitamin/mineral complex and an essential fatty acid. Again, my protocol isn’t about me making your recommendations, it is about your body making your recommendations. I am being led by your innate responses and I couldn’t be more thrilled to provide this incredibly accurate, physiologically congruent care for you and your loved ones.
Conclusion Toxicities and deficiencies are the root of all illness. It leads to a breakdown in resistance, immunity, and a loss of ability to cope with environmental stresses (chemical, microscopic, or otherwise). The good news is that it is possible to reverse the process! What could be more natural? Each cell, tissue, and organ in your body is in the process of replacing itself every day, month, and year. The health of each organ is dependent on making the correct nutrients available to upgrade or to maintain the health of the body at a cellular level. Clinical Nutrition provides the raw materials in which to do so! Nutrition Response Testing tells me when and what to use to bring about the desired result. With this understanding of what I do, can you see how I am able to address your health at the causal level? Do you see how you might be able to use this approach to get well and stay well, naturally? Isn’t that exciting? Is that hopeful? Doesn’t that resonate as truth? I wish you the best in your quest to take back full responsibility for your health. Remember: a day at a time, a step at a time. And I am here to help guide you in that quest. You can count on me to do everything in my power to help you achieve your health objectives and a healthier, happier life. Fees Initial Visit: $25 Consultation, Examination & Report of Findings Subsequent visits: $50 per visit Nutritional Response Testing Nutritional Supplements based on your individual needs. The average cost of the supplements is $50-$100 per month during the first phase of care. The cost decreases in the second phase and again during wellness. The average adult care plan recommendation is 12 visits. 12 visits on a per-visit basis: $600 Pre-Payment Plans One-time payment with a 20% discount (save $120): $480
Care credit with a 10% discount (save $120): $540 Three months interest-free: minimum of 3% due per month. Monthly payments: 5% discount (save $30): $570 Three monthly payments of $190. Credit card debit the 1st or 15th of each month. Family Plans Each family member receives an additional 10% discount for the pre-pay options.
Let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food. -Hippocrates Introduction Fruits/Veggies Super foods Fats/Proteins Saturated Fats Oils Carbohydrates Dairy Seeds, Nuts & Grains Sugar/Sweets Preservatives Supplements Water Hygiene/Living Environment A Few Golden Rules to The Innate Diet Book Recommendations Helpful Website Links Local (Ann Arbor, Michigan) Resources for GrassFed Meats Mail Order Sources for Grass-Fed Beef Local (Ann Arbor, Michigan) Restaurants That Serve Grass-Fed Beef Local (Ann Arbor, Michigan) Restaurants That Serve Healthier Food Local Resources for Natural, Nutrient-Dense Foods Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) 5
leafy vegetables and a variety of other fruits and vegetables to assure us sufficient amounts of vitamins and minerals, as well as fiber. Whenever possible, make the choice for organic/pesticidefree fruits and vegetables. A healthy diet should include raw and cooked produce. Juicing vegetables and a limited amount of fruit is an excellent way to get nutrients! Introduction What is the Innate Diet? The innate diet is simply making food and environmental choices that are congruent with nature. In other words, we need to feed our body substances from nature that our cells recognize and know exactly how to utilize. The innate diet is not a diet, per se, it is a lifestyle. Also, it is not designed for any other outcome other than health. In other words, it is not designed to lower cholesterol, lose weight, and so on, although that would be the natural side effect of healthy eating via the innate diet. The purpose of this guide is to give you the basics regarding food. For example, what is a fat? What is the role of a fat when it comes to your body and how your body works? What are healthy sources of fats? What are unhealthy sources of fats? This guide will go through all the food groups, touch on hygiene, and give you plenty of resources in which to get started. Enjoy the journey! Five Key Questions Regarding Health and Nutrition 1. What are the nutritional requirements for cell health? 2. What is nutritionally toxic in terms of cell health? 3. In terms of nutrition, are deficiencies and toxicities common? 4. What dietary choices are necessary to create sufficiency? 5. What dietary choices are necessary to create purity? Fruits/Veggies 6
Our daily diet should include plenty of green
Super Foods Super Foods, as opposed to vitamins or supplements, are foods that are naturally nutrient dense. Unlike some dietary supplements or vitamins that are taken in isolation of their source, super foods provide many nutrients that support each other and prevent imbalances that often occur as a result of taking nutrients singularly. Spirulina, Blue-Green Algae, Chlorella — These algae grow on inland lakes throughout the world. They are rich in protein, carotenoid, and minerals. Of the three types, spirulina is said to be the easiest to digest and absorb. These are available in capsule form or in powder, which can be blended in drinks or shaken on salads. Bee Pollen — Bee pollen is known for giving athletes strength and endurance, contains 22 amino acids including the 8 essential ones, 27 minerals, tons of vitamins, hormones, and fatty acids. Most importantly, bee pollen contains more than 5,000 enzymes and coenzymes that can create an immediate detoxifying effect. Firsttime users should start with very small amounts and gradually build to a tablespoon or so per day. It can be found in capsules, tablets, or granules, which can be blended with honey and spread on toast. Acerola Powder — A berry rich in ascorbic acid, it provides vitamin C with numerous cofactors, including bioflavonoids and rutin. Small quantities of natural vitamin C occurring in whole foods like acerola berries can provide the same antioxidant protection as large amounts of pure ascorbic acid. Bitters — Herbal extracts of bitter, mineral-rich herbs are a traditional tonic for stimulating bile
and increasing digestion and assimilation of fats. Look for liquid tonics by Floradix or Swedish Bitters, both excellent products. Cod Liver Oil — Once a standard supplement in traditional European societies, cod liver oil provides fat-soluble vitamins A and D. Cod liver oil is rich in EPA, a fatty acid necessary for proper function of the brain and nervous system and for vision. The lemon flavor goes down “smooth as silk!” Sea Vegetables — Sea vegetables provide minerals found in sea water, especially iodine and trace minerals that may be lacking in our depleted soils. Eat only small amounts as too much iodine can cause thyroid problems. Sea vegetables can be added to a diet through a variety of creative ways. Talk to grocers or merchants who stock them for tips. Noni Juice — Juice of the Tahitian noni fruit contains an alkaloid precursor called proxeronine, which contributes to the effectiveness of proteins on a cellular level. Noni juice should be taken on an empty stomach. Wheat Germ Oil — Expellerexpressed wheat germ oil is an excellent source of vitamin E, which is our best natural protection for the cell membrane. Nutritional Yeast — Dried nutritional yeast is a great source of B vitamins (except for B-12), plus a variety of minerals, including chromium. Look for yeast that has been processed at low temperatures. It should be a light yellow color and dissolve easily. Nutritional yeast is delicious sprinkled on most hot foods, especially popcorn. Fats/Proteins The Role of Fats/Proteins Provide concentrated source of energy Building blocks for: Cell membranes Hormones
Hormone-like substances Carriers for fat-soluble vitamins Conversion of carotene to vitamin A Essential Fatty Acids/Proteins: Omega-3 and 6 Make cell walls strong and resistant to virus, bacteria, and allergens Source of DHA for brain function Keep hair and skin healthy The Truth about Saturated Fats Saturated fatty acids constitute at least 50% of all cell membranes. At least 50% of the dietary fat we consume should be saturated, otherwise calcium cannot be affectively incorporated into the skeletal structure. Saturated fats actually lower Lp (a), a key substance in the blood that indicates proneness to heart disease. Saturated fats protect the liver from alcohol and other toxins, such as those in non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDS/Tylenol). They also enhance the immune system and we cannot properly utilize essential fatty acids such as the allimportant omega-3 fatty acids without saturated fats. Saturated 18-carbon stearic acid and 16-carbon palmitic acid provide the preferred fuel for the heart, which is why the fat around the heart muscle is highly saturated. Short- and medium-chain saturated fatty acids found in butter, coconut oil, and palm oil have important antimicrobial properties. They protect us against harmful microorganisms in the digestive tract. Healthy Sources of Fats/Proteins: Naturally raised grass-fed beef Naturally raised pastured poultry Fish (best selections: wild-caught salmon, tuna, and sardines) Organic raw dairy Avocados Organic, unrefined oils Nuts/seeds Green leafy vegetables Unhealthy Sources of Fats/Proteins: Hydrogenated fats Partially Hydrogenated fats Commercial, adulterated oils Inorganic meats 7
populations from bacteria and fungus so prevalent in their food supply. NATURE REALLY DOES LOOK OUT FOR US! Because coconut oil is high in lauric acid, it is a necessary ingredient for baby formula. It makes a great cooking and baking oil and is absolutely wonderful for popping corn! Healthy Oils Olive Oil is ideal for salads and for cooking at moderate temperatures. Extra virgin olive oil is rich in antioxidants. Olive oil has withstood the test of time and is the safest vegetable oil to use, but don’t overdo it. The longer-chain fatty acids found in olive oil are more likely to contribute to weight gain then the short- and medium-chain fatty acids found in butter or coconut oil. Flax Seed Oil should always be kept refrigerated, never heated, and consumed in small amounts. It’s great drizzled on warm vegetables; can be used in smoothies, spreads, and salad dressings; or as a garnish for soups. Flax seed oil provides a remedy for the omega-6/omega-3 imbalance that is so prevalent in America today. New extraction and bottling methods have minimized rancidity problems. Always purchase in dark bottles. Flax seed oil can also be frozen. Butter is a type of saturated fat that does not rely on the gallbladder’s production of bile salts for absorption. Rather, it is directly absorbed from the small intestine into the liver, where it is converted into quick energy. The fatty acids found in butter have antimicrobial, antitumor, and immunesystem-supporting properties. Butter from pasturefed cows also contains Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA), which has strong anti-cancer properties. CLA also encourages the build up of muscle and prevents weight gain. CLA disappears when cows are fed even small amounts of grain or processed feed. Coconut Oil, like all tropical oils, is highly saturated. Coconut oil is 92% saturated with over two-thirds the saturated fat as medium-chain fatty acids. It is high in lauric acid, which is incidentally only found in large quantities both in mother’s milk and coconut oil. This fatty acid has strong antifungal and antimicrobial properties. Traditionally it is what protected tropical 8
Other oils such as sesame, peanut, almond, (and many other specialty seed and nut oils) offer healthy alternatives to highly processed oils. However, because of the high omega-6 fatty acid found in them they should not be overused so they don’t contribute to an omega fatty acid imbalance. They should occasionally be used a variety of ways, including stir frying, sauces, marinades, and desserts. These oils that are UNREFINED/ EXPELLEREXPRESSED (that is, gently extracted and without high heat) and bottled in dark glass and stored in the refrigerator. Doing so will retain their freshness and antioxidant value for long periods of time. Carbohydrates Carbohydrates provide energy by converting to sugar, and then to glucose, which ends up in the bloodstream for energy. Carbohydrates: Complex carbohydrates take longer to break down, providing a steady, prolonged rise in blood sugar. Source: fruits, veggies, whole grains. Simple carbohydrates break down quickly, sending glucose directly to the bloodstream, causing a sharp rise in blood sugar. Source: all processed foods. Dairy Dairy helps build healthy bone (vitamins A & D). Raw milk ONLY! It is a source of healthy fat that serves as a carrier for fat-soluble vitamins. Pro-biotic sources (healthy bacteria) include healthy dairy sources such as raw/organic milk, cheese, yogurt, butter. Unhealthy dairy sources are inorganic, ultra-pasteurized, and pasteurized dairy products and imitation cheese. Seeds, Nuts & Grains
Seeds, Nuts & Grains are a source of protein and vitamins, especially B vitamins. Sources of Seeds, Nuts & Grains Healthy: organic, pre-soaked, spelt Unhealthy: inorganic, processed/refined, sugar (although when derived from a whole food, sugars metabolize slowly for better nutritional absorption)
baking sweet treats. Organic sugar cane, including organic sugar (also known as rapadura), is dehydrated sugar cane juice. It is rich in minerals, particularly silica. Be careful not to overdue; in large amounts, dehydrated raw sugar cane can upset the body chemistry as much as commercial sugar. Use minimally. Sugar cane can be substituted for refined sugar. Stevia powder is an extremely sweet powder made from a South American herb. Stevia can be used by those who are sensitive even to natural sweeteners. Although costly, a very little goes a long way. In its concentrated form, stevia is 200 times sweeter than sugar. Stevia is an excellent sweetener for beverages, breakfast smoothies, whipped cream and pie crusts, and tea or other hot drinks. It is available in liquid and dry powder.
Sugar/Sweets Healthy Sources of Sugar Natural Whole Food Sweeteners are products of sweet foods in which the nutrients have not been removed, or may even be more concentrated as a result of boiling or evaporation. Raw Honey, which is honey that has not been heated over 117 degrees, is loaded with enzymes that digest carbohydrates, as well as many nutrients found in plants. Raw honey makes an ideal sweetener for toast and oatmeal because the enzyme amylase helps digest grains. Glucose tolerance tests indicate that, for most people, honey does not upset blood sugar levels like refined sugar. It is great in teas and other hot drinks. Raw honey should not be given to infants as they lack sufficient stomach acid to deactivate bacterial spores. Maple syrup is rich in trace minerals brought up from below ground by the tree’s deep roots. It gives a wonderful flavor to cream-based desserts and may be use in baked goods. Unfortunately, formaldehyde is used in most commercial maple syrup so check your source. Maple syrup is wonderful on breakfast foods, yummy mixed into real cream for a whipped topping, and perfect for
Date sugar is made from nutritious dates. It’s high in tryptophan, making it a good sweetener for hyperactive children, as this amino acid has a calming effect. It does not dissolve easily, but is wonderful sprinkled on foods. Molasses, considered a “waste” product from the production of refined sugar, contains many minerals, especially iron, calcium, zinc, copper, and chromium. It has a strong taste and moderate sweetness, making it perfect for baking cookies and muffins. It also makes a yummy, iron-rich drink when just added to milk. Unhealthy Sources of Sugar: Sucrose, derived from sugar cane Fructose, derived from fruit Lactose, derived from milk Corn syrup, derived from corn Dextrose, derived from corn Maltose, derived from malt Remember, sugar comes from many different sources. Normal table sugar, SUCROSE, comes from sugar cane; FRUCTOSE from fruit; LACTOSE from milk; CORN SYRUP and DEXTROSE are derivatives of corn; MALTOSE comes from malt. When these sugars are eaten as part of a whole food there is synergy; that is, the food fibers and other nutrients work together to assist in absorption of the sugar(s). As a result, 9
they metabolize more slowly, the way nature intended. Each one of these in its whole food form is healthy. When isolated/processed, it is unhealthy. Read your labels and avoid these ingredients! Artificial Sweeteners High-tech sweeteners are detrimental to your health and should be avoided Saccharine (Sweet and Low, the pink pack) Equal, NutraSweet (Aspartame, the blue pack & everything diet, mints, mouthwash, and gum) *These are neuron-toxic substances associated with numerous diseases. High-Fructose Corn Syrup
REMEMBER, SUPPLEMENTS ARE NOT SUBSTITUTES! Supplements should support a healthy diet; they are not a substitute for eating right. With your health in mind we have researched and found a company that makes the highest quality whole food supplements. That company is Standard Process. We now have a select line of these products available for you at this office. If this interests you, inquire within. Water
Prevalent in the majority of processed foods, especially kids foods
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Creates copper deficiency leading to bone fragility and many other diseases
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Preservatives MSG, a neuron-toxic substance MSG is found in all frozen/boxed foods, especially if it contains seasoning packets Supplements Supplements should not be considered a substitute for healthy eating Supplements are necessary for achieving proper nutrient balance Healthy Sources of Supplements Whole Food Concentrate/Whole Food State Unhealthy Sources of Supplements Processed, high sugar content, indigestible, isolated nutrients If a multivitamin is to be taken, select one that is right for you. (For further information refer 10
to Clinical Nutrition). Remember to eat right for better absorption of your vitamins. Some companies offer supplements that are food based or food state and may even have selected super foods in the base. These are good in that they will have higher absorption and can be assimilated without a meal.
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Filtered Tap (lead, fluoride, mercury, chlorine) Research the quality of water in your community. Hygiene/Living Environment Cleaning Products (are they natural and pure?) Cosmetics/Cleaning Products (are they natural and pure?) Microwaves destroy nutrients by damaging the cellular structure in foods, which is detrimental to food and health! Cookware/Storage Containers like glass/stainless steal or cast iron are best. Plastic should be avoided. Housing materials—use non toxic/natural resources as much as possible. A Few Golden Rules to The Innate Diet 1. Eat fresh food, not industrial products. Eat what God or nature provides in the form it was provided in.
2. Eat some raw vegetables with EVERY MEAL. They contain digestive enzymes as well as a vast amount of other wonderful nutrients. Vegetables should make up 70% of your meals (fruit in the morning can replace some of your vegetable percentage). 3. Drink nothing other than clean water. Do not drink with your meal. This habit comes from eating processed foods that have no water content in them and not chewing your food properly. Take small bites, chew to a pulp, and swallow with ease. 4. Slow cook your lean, grass-fed meat. 5. Eat at home or pack homemade lunches, etc. 6. Get the right tools of the healthy eating trade. Get a food processor, a slow cooker, a vegetable steamer, a juicer, and some quality food storage containers (preferably glass). Use stainless steel or cast iron pots and pans, not non-stick or aluminum. If you are frying something, use organic heat-tolerant oil for non-stick effect (coconut, sesame, almond, or some organic raw butter). 7. Enjoy your meals and eat frequent small meals rather than infrequent large meals. Food is supposed to be enjoyed and appreciated, it is NOT supposed to be a source of emotional comfort or emotional reward. 8. Don’t shop hungry! The nutritional decisions that determine your health are made at the grocery store. If the “bad” foods don’t get purchased they don’t get eaten! Take pride in going to the cashier with a cart full of healthy food and take the opportunity to be a leader and inspiration to others. 9. Don’t judge your dietary choices based on the food guide, your neighbor, or your coworker! Evaluate your food choices based on what your cells need (i.e., what your ancient, healthy ancestors ate: The Innate Diet). 10. NEVER feel guilty about a food choice. Guilt will NEVER serve you well. Evaluate your food choices honestly but without personal character judgment. ALWAYS just look forward to your next meal as a chance to improve your eating habits and your health.
Book Recommendations The Innate Diet and Natural Hygiene by James L. Chestnut B.Ed., Msc., DC (2004) Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon and Mary Enig, PhD (1999) Nutrition and Physical Degeneration: A Comparison of Primitive and Modern Diets and Their Effects by Weston A. Price, DDS (1989) The Maker’s Diet by Jordan S. Rubin NMD, PhD The Crazy Makers - How the Food Industry is Destroying Our Brains and Harming Our Children by Carol Simontacchi (2000) Get the Sugar Out by Ann Louise Gittleman, MS, CNS (1996) The Untold Story of Milk - Green Pastures, Contented Cows and Raw Dairy Foods by Ron Schmid, ND (2003) The Good Fat Cookbook by Fran McCullough (2003) Holy Cows & Hog Heaven - The Food Buyer’s Guide to Farm Friendly Food by Joel Salatin (Sustainable farmer of Polyface farm) The Whole Soy Story: The Dark Side of America’s Favorite Health Food by Kaayla T. Daniel (2005) Helpful Links www.westonaprice.org www.makersdiet.com www.eatwild.com www.mercola.com www.TotalHealthDynamics.com www.igc.org/mothers.com www.sproutpeople.com 11
Local (Ann Arbor, Michigan) resources for grass-fed meats Sparrow Meat Market 407 N. 5th Ann Arbor Kerrytown Market Grass-fed beef, lamb, and poultry Whole Foods Market 3135 Washtenaw Ave. Ann Arbor Limited selection of grass-fed beef. Let them know you are interested! Otherwise, good source for organic meats. Hannewald Lamb Company 14880 M-52, Stockbridge, MI 1-517-851-4718 Rex and Judi Hannewald have a table at the Ann Arbors Farmers Market. Family Farms Cooperative 59498 Kirk Lake Rd., Vandalia, MI 1-269-476-8883 Grass-fed beef, poultry, lamb, pork, eggs, and also cow share program for raw dairy. They deliver to Big Ten Market in Ann Arbor every Friday. Mail-order sources for grass-fed beef Bering Pacific Ranch (AL) www.alaskanatural.com Coleman Natural Beef (CO) www.colemannatural.com Dakota Natural Beef (ND) www.dakotanaturalbeef.com Laura’s Lean Beef www.laurasleanbeef.com
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Georgetown Farm (VA) www.eatlean.com
North Hollow Farms (VT) www.naturalmeat.com Rains Natural Meats (MO) www.northwestmissouri.com Van Wie Natural Foods (NY) www.vanwienaturalmeats.com Local (Ann Arbor, Michigan) restaurants that serve grass-fed beef Zingerman’s Roadhouse, Ann Arbor Pilars Cafe, Ann Arbor Local (Ann Arbor, Michigan) restaurants that serve healthier food Authentic Ethnic Restaurants — too many to list (Not Taco Bell or Olive Garden!) Seva Vegetarian Restaurant, Ann Arbor Café Zola, Ann Arbor (omelets and crepes made with free-range eggs) Ya Ya’s, Ypsilanti (grilled skinless chicken — not breaded and deep fried in rancid oil!) Whole Foods Market has a huge prepared foods department for fast, healthier meals! Noodles & Company, Arborland Mall (fresh salads and organic options) *Unfortunately for our pocketbooks, it is the higher quality restaurants that serve the freshest, most nutritious meals. What we really need is to eat out less often, making it count most when we do. Our own kitchens offer the most thoughtful and well-balanced meals. Invite friends and family to share your kitchen creations, making eating at home more fun!
Local resources for natural and nutrientdense foods Peoples Food Cooperative Ypsilanti Food Cooperative Ann Arbor Farmers Market Ypsilanti Farmers Market Whole foods Market Four Seasons Market, Ann Arbor Arbor Farms, Ann Arbor Produce Station, Ann Arbor Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Box Elder Farm, Ypsilanti Community Farm, Ann Arbor Community gardens are popping up everywhere. Check your community and explore the possibilities!
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