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This slide presentation has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is for
educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose any disease or
condition or to recommend a treatment for any disease or condition.
Natural HealthNatural Health
The purpose is to educate & The purpose is to educate & help the average person help the average person better understand how the better understand how the Body Systems work.Body Systems work.
Do you have a Health Goal?Do you have a Health Goal?
VibrantVibrant Mentally SharpMentally Sharp Emotionally and Emotionally and
Spiritually SoundSpiritually Sound of Normal Weightof Normal Weight Physically Active Physically Active Full of EnergyFull of Energy For the Rest of Your For the Rest of Your
Life!Life!
Innate HealingInnate Healing
““Modern Medicine sometimes forgets that technology is Modern Medicine sometimes forgets that technology is not a replacement for the body’s innate ability to heal not a replacement for the body’s innate ability to heal itself”itself”– Isaac Opole MD, Ph.D.
• Assistant Professor University of Kansas, Dept. of General and Geriatric Medicine
The 2 Basic PrinciplesThe 2 Basic Principlesin Natural Healthin Natural Health
2. Cleansing and removing toxins from 2. Cleansing and removing toxins from the bodythe body
1. Feeding and nourishing the body 1. Feeding and nourishing the body systemssystems
pH LevelspH Levels pH is a symbol for the degree of acidity or alkalinity in pH is a symbol for the degree of acidity or alkalinity in
a solution. pH stands for “particles of Hydrogen” or a solution. pH stands for “particles of Hydrogen” or “power of Hydrogen”. The maintenance of a stable “power of Hydrogen”. The maintenance of a stable hydrogen ion concentration in the body fluids is hydrogen ion concentration in the body fluids is essential to life.essential to life.
Any substance with a pH lower than 7.0 is considered Any substance with a pH lower than 7.0 is considered acidic, while a pH above 7.0 is considered alkaline. acidic, while a pH above 7.0 is considered alkaline.
Ideal pH for the human body is between 6.8 and 7.2. Ideal pH for the human body is between 6.8 and 7.2. Therefore, a pH above 7.2 is considered alkaline and Therefore, a pH above 7.2 is considered alkaline and lower than 6.8 is considered acidic.lower than 6.8 is considered acidic.
pH ScalepH Scale
5.8 6.0 6.2 6.4 6.6 6.8 7.0 7.2 7.4 7.6 7.8 5.8 6.0 6.2 6.4 6.6 6.8 7.0 7.2 7.4 7.6 7.8
AcidAcid AlkalineAlkaline
The ideal pH for saliva liesThe ideal pH for saliva liesbetween 6.8 and 7.2between 6.8 and 7.2
Think of pH as Think of pH as
Potential for HealthPotential for Health
Healthy pHHealthy pH
What causes pH imbalance?What causes pH imbalance?
A high protein diet (70-80% protein; A high protein diet (70-80% protein; 20-30% carbs)20-30% carbs)
High levels of stressHigh levels of stress
Highly processed foods (containing Highly processed foods (containing preservatives)preservatives)
High amounts of sugar in your diet High amounts of sugar in your diet
Foods that affect pH LevelsFoods that affect pH LevelsIn order to maintain optimal health it In order to maintain optimal health it
is important to maintain our is important to maintain our pH level within the ideal range.pH level within the ideal range.
Alkaline Forming:Alkaline Forming:
– FruitsFruits
– VegetablesVegetables
– Brazil nuts, coconut and almondsBrazil nuts, coconut and almonds
– Soy ProductsSoy Products
– Lima beansLima beans
– Sprouted grains and seedsSprouted grains and seeds
– HoneyHoney
– Maple SyrupMaple Syrup
– RaisinsRaisins
Acid Forming:Acid Forming:
– Grains (unsprouted)Grains (unsprouted)– All poultry, fish, meats and eggsAll poultry, fish, meats and eggs– Sugar and syrup, except honeySugar and syrup, except honey– Nuts Nuts – LegumesLegumes– CoffeeCoffee– AlcoholAlcohol– PastaPasta– SodaSoda– TeaTea– Flour based productsFlour based products– Dairy productsDairy products
To maintain proper pH levels, eat 80% of your diet from To maintain proper pH levels, eat 80% of your diet from the alkaline food list and 20% from the acid food list!the alkaline food list and 20% from the acid food list!
FoodsFoods
Complete GreensComplete Greens(so many greens, so little time)(so many greens, so little time)
Is it a challenge to include the Is it a challenge to include the nine servings of vegetables and nine servings of vegetables and fruits per day as recommended fruits per day as recommended by the USDA?by the USDA?
Benefits of dark leafy greens are:Benefits of dark leafy greens are:– Blood purifierBlood purifier– Cancer preventionCancer prevention– Immune strengthenerImmune strengthener– Improve liver, gall bladder and kidney functionImprove liver, gall bladder and kidney function– Fight depressionFight depression– Clear congestion, reduces mucus, improves Clear congestion, reduces mucus, improves
circulationcirculation
1. Colon1. Colon
2. Small Intestines2. Small Intestines
3. Liver3. Liver
4. Lymphatic System4. Lymphatic System
5. Circulatory System5. Circulatory System
Connecting The Body Connecting The Body SystemsSystems
The Digestive SystemThe Digestive System
• Where most of the nutrients & Where most of the nutrients & toxins are absorbed in our bodiestoxins are absorbed in our bodies
• Learn how the Digestive System Learn how the Digestive System worksworks
Feeding and NourishingFeeding and Nourishing the Body Systems: the Body Systems:
DigestionDigestion
Step 1Step 1: We chew the food: We chew the food
As we chew the food, the body As we chew the food, the body produces enzymes to assist in the produces enzymes to assist in the
digestion process.digestion process.
DigestionDigestion
Step 2:Step 2: The food moves down into the stomachThe food moves down into the stomach
• The stomach is the only acidic organ in The stomach is the only acidic organ in the bodythe body
•The stomach breaks the food down & The stomach breaks the food down & turns it into an isotonic liquid state turns it into an isotonic liquid state called CHYMEcalled CHYME
DigestionDigestionStep 3: Step 3: The Chyme moves down into The Chyme moves down into
the Small Intestinethe Small Intestine
•The Small Intestine is about The Small Intestine is about 21 ft. Long & 1.5 inches in diameter21 ft. Long & 1.5 inches in diameter
•The Small Intestine is where The Small Intestine is where mostmost of of the ABSORPTION takes placethe ABSORPTION takes place
AbsorptionAbsorption• Inside the small intestine are thousands of Inside the small intestine are thousands of
finger-like structures called VILLIfinger-like structures called VILLI
• The outside surface of The outside surface of the Villi and microvilli the Villi and microvilli add up to about 200 add up to about 200 square meters (about the square meters (about the surface area of the surface area of the singles tennis court at singles tennis court at Wimbledon)Wimbledon)
Everything that is absorbed through the Everything that is absorbed through the VILLI VILLI (Nutrients, Medications, Chemicals & (Nutrients, Medications, Chemicals &
Toxins)Toxins) enters the blood stream and enters the blood stream and lymphatics, and is then carried & lymphatics, and is then carried & distributed throughout the bodydistributed throughout the body
Distribution ofDistribution of Nutrients and ToxinsNutrients and Toxins
DigestionDigestion
DigestionDigestionSTEP 4: STEP 4: The unused food passes into the The unused food passes into the
Large Intestine (colon)Large Intestine (colon)
•The large intestine is about 5 ft. long and The large intestine is about 5 ft. long and 2.5 inches in diameter 2.5 inches in diameter
• This organ should eliminates the unused This organ should eliminates the unused foods and toxins from our bodies foods and toxins from our bodies 2 to 3 2 to 3 times each day.times each day.
The production of toxic chemicals The production of toxic chemicals produced by the colon bacteria, and produced by the colon bacteria, and the continuous diffusion of these toxins the continuous diffusion of these toxins into the colon wall and ultimately the into the colon wall and ultimately the blood stream, resulting in possible blood stream, resulting in possible damage to the colon wall as well as damage to the colon wall as well as distant sites in the body.distant sites in the body.
AUTOINTOXICATIONAUTOINTOXICATION
THE COLONTHE COLON
The American diet is full The American diet is full of white flour, meat, milk, of white flour, meat, milk, sugar and processed sugar and processed foods. As a result, many foods. As a result, many people are affected by people are affected by waste build up in their waste build up in their colons causing colons causing autointoxication.autointoxication.
Blood carries toxins to the LiverBlood carries toxins to the Liver
SYSTEM CHALLENGESYSTEM CHALLENGE
The liver filters bloodThe liver filters blood Excessive years of toxic filtration and the Excessive years of toxic filtration and the
liver may become impairedliver may become impaired When the liver becomes impaired, the When the liver becomes impaired, the
toxin produced by autointoxication will toxin produced by autointoxication will affect the Lymphatic Systemaffect the Lymphatic System
Lymphatic SystemLymphatic System
Has two main functionsHas two main functions::
1. Protects us from infection (viruses, 1. Protects us from infection (viruses, bacteria, fungi) and tumorsbacteria, fungi) and tumors
2. Cleans up intercellular waste2. Cleans up intercellular waste
{ Immune System }{ Immune System }
Lymphatic SystemLymphatic System
Runs along side of the Runs along side of the circulatory system. It hascirculatory system. It has no pump: fluid is moved no pump: fluid is moved passively during muscle passively during muscle
contraction.contraction.
Lymphatic SystemLymphatic System
When functioning correctly, the Lymphatic When functioning correctly, the Lymphatic System will dump its waste into the colon where it System will dump its waste into the colon where it is trapped in mucus and is excretedis trapped in mucus and is excreted
However, when the colon and liver are not However, when the colon and liver are not working to full capacity, the Lymphatic System working to full capacity, the Lymphatic System will release its waste into the bloodstream where it will release its waste into the bloodstream where it then settles into organs and tissues.then settles into organs and tissues.
Circulatory SystemCirculatory SystemThe transport system for The transport system for
your blood (heart, arteries and veins) your blood (heart, arteries and veins)
Before you have problems with your circulatory Before you have problems with your circulatory
system,system, like high blood pressure or heart disease, like high blood pressure or heart disease, you could have had problems with - - -you could have had problems with - - -
Digestion, Elimination, and AutointoxicationDigestion, Elimination, and Autointoxication
Possible SymptomsPossible Symptoms of an Unhealthy Colon & Liver of an Unhealthy Colon & Liver
HeadachesHeadaches Fatigue & DizzinessFatigue & Dizziness Skin Disorders (eczema, psoriasis, acne)Skin Disorders (eczema, psoriasis, acne) Body Odor & Bad BreathBody Odor & Bad Breath Puffy EyelidsPuffy Eyelids Difficulty SleepingDifficulty Sleeping Hangover Feeling in the MorningHangover Feeling in the Morning Swelling/EdemaSwelling/Edema Tenderness Under the Rib CageTenderness Under the Rib Cage
FACTFACT All of your body systems must be functioning All of your body systems must be functioning
properly to achieve optimal healthproperly to achieve optimal health ““There are no fences in your body”There are no fences in your body”
Dr. Sheryl Duchess, N.D.Dr. Sheryl Duchess, N.D.
Compromise any body system andCompromise any body system and– We don’t function properlyWe don’t function properly– We don’t feel wellWe don’t feel well– We compromise optimal healthWe compromise optimal health
The American DietThe American Diet
From the outside…inFrom the outside…in
When we eat this way, our small When we eat this way, our small intestines and villi will be free to intestines and villi will be free to
absorb the nutrients and the colon absorb the nutrients and the colon will eliminate properly.will eliminate properly.
You have heard the saying,You have heard the saying,“We are what we eat.”“We are what we eat.”
In this case, I say, In this case, I say, “We are what we absorb.”“We are what we absorb.”
After years & years of running After years & years of running Toxic BloodToxic Blood through our bodies, it is no wonder why our health through our bodies, it is no wonder why our health may start to deterioratemay start to deteriorate
Long Term Effects From Toxins Long Term Effects From Toxins Leaking From The ColonLeaking From The Colon
Unhealthy blood pressure levelsUnhealthy blood pressure levels
Poor Cardiovascular HealthPoor Cardiovascular Health
Unhealthy Cholesterol LevelsUnhealthy Cholesterol Levels
(and the list goes on)(and the list goes on)
Joint DiscomfortJoint Discomfort
The SolutionThe Solution1.1. Feeding and nourishing the Feeding and nourishing the
body systemsbody systems2. Cleansing and removing toxins 2. Cleansing and removing toxins
from the bodyfrom the body
pH and a healthy dietpH and a healthy diet
Acid AshAcid Ash Alkaline AshAlkaline Ash
Diet: decrease acid ash foodsDiet: decrease acid ash foods
Excessive animal Excessive animal protein, grains, refined protein, grains, refined carbohydrates, coffee, carbohydrates, coffee, alcoholalcohol
Diet: increase alkalizing foodsDiet: increase alkalizing foods
GreensGreens VegetablesVegetables Northern FruitsNorthern Fruits (Fish)(Fish) (whole grains)(whole grains)
Optimal Health Food Pyramid
High Quality Fish Oils are Foundational Supplements for Good Health Harvard School of Public Health Walter C. Willett, M.D
CHOOSING THE CHOOSING THE RIGHT SUPPLEMENT RIGHT SUPPLEMENT
FOR OPTIMAL HEALTHFOR OPTIMAL HEALTH
nu·tra·ceu·ti·cal nu·tra·ceu·ti·cal (nū'trə-sū'tĭ-kəl) n.(nū'trə-sū'tĭ-kəl) n.
A food or naturally occurring food supplement A food or naturally occurring food supplement thought to have a beneficial effect on human thought to have a beneficial effect on human health. health.
[NUTR(ITIOUS) + (PHARM)ACEUTICAL.]
Iso means “the same”Iso means “the same”Tonic means “pressure”Tonic means “pressure”
What is Isotonic ?What is Isotonic ?
Isotonic Vitamins and SupplementsIsotonic Vitamins and Supplements
Isotonic Nutrition: Isotonic Nutrition: Unique Patented Delivery SystemUnique Patented Delivery System
90% to 95% Absorbable90% to 95% Absorbable Drink on an empty stomachDrink on an empty stomach 5 Minute Delivery Time5 Minute Delivery Time Delivered to Small Intestine with NO Delivered to Small Intestine with NO
DilutionDilution NO Binders, Fillers, or CoatingsNO Binders, Fillers, or Coatings Tastes great and easy to swallow Tastes great and easy to swallow
(makes for better compliance)(makes for better compliance) Ideal for those who hate swallowing Ideal for those who hate swallowing
pills pills No other nutraceutical line like No other nutraceutical line like this!this!
Tablets vs. Isotonic solutionTablets vs. Isotonic solution
Problem with absorptionProblem with absorption Calcium and other vital Calcium and other vital
minerals are heavy and minerals are heavy and hard to absorbhard to absorb
40% tablet absorption 40% tablet absorption ““Bed-pan bullets”Bed-pan bullets”
MineralsMineralsWhere have they gone?Where have they gone?
U.S. Senate doc. #264 states that Americans are U.S. Senate doc. #264 states that Americans are
mineral deficient due to depleted minerals in mineral deficient due to depleted minerals in the U.S. farm soil. the U.S. farm soil.
This was stated in 1936! Our farmers are only This was stated in 1936! Our farmers are only required to put three minerals back into the required to put three minerals back into the soil: nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.soil: nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
The foods we eat are deficient in over 77 trace The foods we eat are deficient in over 77 trace minerals that we need to sustain our healthminerals that we need to sustain our health
Multivitamin - Research
Suboptimal levels of vitamins are risk factors for chronic diseases such as CVD, cancer and osteoporosis
“Most people do not consume an optimal amount of all vitamins by diet alone….it appears prudent for all adults to take vitamin supplements.”
JAMA, June 19, 2002, Vol. 287, No. 23, 3127-3129.
Nutritional Support for Everyone- Nutritional Support for Everyone- The Optimal Health SystemThe Optimal Health SystemNutritional Support for Everyone- Nutritional Support for Everyone- The Optimal Health SystemThe Optimal Health System
Multivitamins & MultimineralsMultivitamins & Multiminerals
Essential Omega IIIEssential Omega III– 750mg of EPA/DHA per soft gel750mg of EPA/DHA per soft gel
OPC–3OPC–3™™– Grape seed, Pycnogenol, bilberry, citrus & Grape seed, Pycnogenol, bilberry, citrus &
red wine extractsred wine extracts
Optimal HealthOptimal HealthOmega III OilOmega III Oil
*Lower LDL cholesterol & *Lower LDL cholesterol & Triglyceride levels Triglyceride levels *Decrease platelet stickiness*Decrease platelet stickiness*Reduce blood pressure*Reduce blood pressure*Improve Immune System*Improve Immune System*Act as an Anti-inflammatory*Act as an Anti-inflammatory
Scientists say that the American Scientists say that the American diet is so depleted of these fatty diet is so depleted of these fatty acids that supplements are not acids that supplements are not just useful, but necessary.just useful, but necessary.
Multivitamin & Multimineral Multivitamin & Multimineral BenefitsBenefits
Provides all the essential vitamins and most Provides all the essential vitamins and most minerals recommended by the National minerals recommended by the National Academy of SciencesAcademy of Sciences
Easy to take and is an alternative to pillsEasy to take and is an alternative to pills Easier to digest, creating a better opportunity Easier to digest, creating a better opportunity
for your body to absorb the nutrientsfor your body to absorb the nutrients A vegetarian productA vegetarian product No stomach irritation or nauseaNo stomach irritation or nausea
AntioxidantsAntioxidantsOPC’s, Vitamin C, E, Selenium, OPC’s, Vitamin C, E, Selenium,
Beta-Carotene, Bioflavonoids, & ORAC nutrientsBeta-Carotene, Bioflavonoids, & ORAC nutrients
Neutralize free radicalsNeutralize free radicalsImprove blood flowImprove blood flowDilate the arteriesDilate the arteriesStrengthen capillary wallsStrengthen capillary wallsInhibit blood clottingInhibit blood clottingImprove eyesightImprove eyesight
Controlling Free-RadicalsControlling Free-Radicals
““The amount of antioxidants you The amount of antioxidants you maintain in your body is directly maintain in your body is directly proportional to how long you live”proportional to how long you live”
– Richard Cutler, Ph.D.Richard Cutler, Ph.D.
• Director of Anti-Aging Research at Director of Anti-Aging Research at National Institutes of HealthNational Institutes of Health
A powerful combination of plant A powerful combination of plant
derived bioflavonoidsderived bioflavonoids Our bodies are undergoing free Our bodies are undergoing free
radical oxidation.radical oxidation. Our ability to fight free radical damage Our ability to fight free radical damage
effectively is compromised by inadequate effectively is compromised by inadequate nutritional choices. (limited antioxidants)nutritional choices. (limited antioxidants)
OPCsOPCs(Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins)(Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins)
OPC-3 & Health BenefitsOPC-3 & Health Benefits
Improves skin smoothness Improves skin smoothness & elasticity& elasticity
Strengthens capillaries, Strengthens capillaries, arteries and veinsarteries and veins
Improves circulation and Improves circulation and enhances cell vitalityenhances cell vitality
Reduces capillary fragility Reduces capillary fragility and improves resistance to and improves resistance to bruising and strokesbruising and strokes
Reduces the risks of Reduces the risks of phlebitisphlebitis
Reduces edema and Reduces edema and swelling in the legsswelling in the legs
Reduces varicose veinsReduces varicose veins Reduces restless legs Reduces restless legs
syndromesyndrome Improves visual acuityImproves visual acuity Helps improve sluggish Helps improve sluggish
memorymemory Reduces the effects of stressReduces the effects of stress Improves joint flexibility and Improves joint flexibility and
reduces inflammation caused reduces inflammation caused by arthritis and sports by arthritis and sports injuriesinjuries
Simultaneously Clean the Simultaneously Clean the Colon, Small Intestine,Colon, Small Intestine,
and Liverand Liver
Use a high quality herbal laxativeUse a high quality herbal laxativeAdd a daily fiber supplementAdd a daily fiber supplementUse a high quality herbal liver cleanseUse a high quality herbal liver cleanse
NutriClean 7-day Cleansing NutriClean 7-day Cleansing SystemSystem
HepatoCleanse™ capsulesHepatoCleanse™ capsules – – supports healthy liver function.supports healthy liver function.
Release TabletsRelease Tablets – cleanses – cleanses gastrointestinal trackgastrointestinal track
Fiber PowderFiber Powder – to be taken on – to be taken on an ongoing basis. A blend of an ongoing basis. A blend of soluble and insoluble fibers soluble and insoluble fibers along with probiotics and along with probiotics and essential gastrointestinal essential gastrointestinal nutrients.nutrients.
THE Gene SNPTHE Gene SNPADVANTAGEADVANTAGE
2121stst century personalized nutrition century personalized nutrition
(outgrowth of the Human Genome Project)(outgrowth of the Human Genome Project) Taking the guess work out of selecting Taking the guess work out of selecting
nutritional supplements nutritional supplements Recommend a nutritional program based Recommend a nutritional program based
on genetic variationson genetic variations Offers specific lifestyle recommendations Offers specific lifestyle recommendations
in addition to nutritional supportin addition to nutritional support
Success Stories Cheryl BrownCheryl Brown
BEFOREBEFORE
AFTERAFTER
Total weight loss of Total weight loss of 40 lbs.40 lbs.
Total loss of Total loss of 26 1/2 inches26 1/2 inches
“ I have had such amazing results through this lifestyle program. I’ve lost over 40 pounds. I have also achieved a healthier me!
*Results shown in this testimonial may not be typical. Individual results will vary. The person shown is an Independent Distributor of Market America products. Transitions supplements are part of The Transitions Lifestyle System which includes a healthy diet and exercise.
*Results shown in this testimonial may not be typical. Individual results will vary. The person shown is an Independent Distributor of Market America products. Transitions supplements are part of The Transitions Lifestyle System which includes a healthy diet and exercise.
My Blood Work Comparisons
Test August 2005
February 2007
Normal
Cholesterol 319 200 100-199
Triglycerides 319 104 30-149
HDL 51 59 40-77
LDL 204 129 62-130
Glucose 111 90 65-99
• In August 2005, I was on cholesterol lowering medication plus 6 other prescription.
• As of the end of January 2006, I am on 1 prescription.
My health has improved significantly.
Next StepsNext Steps
Cleanse and DetoxifyCleanse and Detoxify– Digestive HealthDigestive Health
– 7 Day Cleanse7 Day Cleanse
Optimal Health RegimenOptimal Health Regimen– AntioxidantAntioxidant
– Multivitamin/MultimineralMultivitamin/Multimineral
– Omega IIIOmega III
Next StepsNext Steps
Customized HealthCustomized Health– Gene SNPGene SNP
Transitions Weight ManagementTransitions Weight Management– Transitions OverviewTransitions Overview
Nothing is More Valuable Nothing is More Valuable Than Your Health!Than Your Health!
It’s your responsibility.It’s your responsibility.
Take the Journey to Optimal Health!Take the Journey to Optimal Health!
The Typical The Typical American DietAmerican Diet
FoodsFoods Ingredients and Their Effect on the BodyIngredients and Their Effect on the Body
Donut Donut White Flour - When mixed with water makes paste. Donuts have White Flour - When mixed with water makes paste. Donuts have little to no fiber and have big amounts of sugar.little to no fiber and have big amounts of sugar.
TYPICAL AMERICAN DIETTYPICAL AMERICAN DIET
Hydrogenated Oil -The hydrogenation process was developed in Hydrogenated Oil -The hydrogenation process was developed in 1912 to harden soap. The food industry uses this process to 1912 to harden soap. The food industry uses this process to develop hydrogenated oil to prolong the shelf life of foods. This develop hydrogenated oil to prolong the shelf life of foods. This fake fat or hydrogenated oil can cause lesions inside the arteries fake fat or hydrogenated oil can cause lesions inside the arteries which impairs cell function. As this happens over time, cholesterol which impairs cell function. As this happens over time, cholesterol & calcium will stick to the damaged areas of the arteries thus & calcium will stick to the damaged areas of the arteries thus leading to blockage & hardening of the arteries.leading to blockage & hardening of the arteries.
Sugar - Destroys B-Vitamins. B-vitamins feed our nervous system Sugar - Destroys B-Vitamins. B-vitamins feed our nervous system and help keep us calm.and help keep us calm.
Processed coffee beans –are acidifying. Coffee also destroys our Processed coffee beans –are acidifying. Coffee also destroys our friendly bacteria.friendly bacteria.
CoffeeCoffee
FoodsFoods Ingredients and Their Effect on the BodyIngredients and Their Effect on the Body
TYPICAL AMERICAN DIETTYPICAL AMERICAN DIET
Creamer Creamer SubstituteSubstitute
Several Hydrogenated Oils ( Fake Fats) - cause Several Hydrogenated Oils ( Fake Fats) - cause cholesterol build up inside our arteries.cholesterol build up inside our arteries.
Nutra-Nutra-Sweet or Sweet or AspartameAspartame
Aspartame when heated to high temperatures, the wood Aspartame when heated to high temperatures, the wood alcohol in this chemical is converted by enzymes to alcohol in this chemical is converted by enzymes to formaldehyde. It potentially can become a neurotoxin formaldehyde. It potentially can become a neurotoxin that passes the blood brain barrier causing potential that passes the blood brain barrier causing potential health challenges. health challenges.
FoodsFoods Ingredients and Their Effect on the BodyIngredients and Their Effect on the Body
TYPICAL AMERICAN DIETTYPICAL AMERICAN DIET
Cheese Cheese BurgerBurger
More white flour which makes paste. Processed cheese is made More white flour which makes paste. Processed cheese is made with hydrogenated oils, and even looks like plastic. Hamburger with hydrogenated oils, and even looks like plastic. Hamburger meat. Our cattle are fed antibiotics and steroids. We don’t really meat. Our cattle are fed antibiotics and steroids. We don’t really know what meats are safe to consume anymore.know what meats are safe to consume anymore.
French French FriesFries
Potatoes fried in more hydrogenated oil. More lesions inside the Potatoes fried in more hydrogenated oil. More lesions inside the arteries.arteries.
Coca DrinkCoca Drink Phosphoric acid in soda’s will leach out and chelate the calcium in Phosphoric acid in soda’s will leach out and chelate the calcium in our bodies. When we are acidic, our body will rob calcium from our bodies. When we are acidic, our body will rob calcium from our bones to neutralize the acid. The 1our bones to neutralize the acid. The 1stst bone it will draw from is bone it will draw from is your jaw bone, a non-weight bearing bone. The sugars in soda will your jaw bone, a non-weight bearing bone. The sugars in soda will cause acidity.cause acidity.
Canned Canned FoodsFoods
Loaded with preservatives. If you can’t pronounce the words on Loaded with preservatives. If you can’t pronounce the words on the label don’t eat it. Because these can be foreign chemicals, your the label don’t eat it. Because these can be foreign chemicals, your body may not know what to do with them.body may not know what to do with them.
Ice CreamIce Cream All-American comfort food! Commercial Ice Cream is made with All-American comfort food! Commercial Ice Cream is made with over 300 different chemicals, one being Diethyl Glucol used in over 300 different chemicals, one being Diethyl Glucol used in Anti-freeze & paint removers. Anti-freeze & paint removers.
CookiesCookies More white flour, hydrogenated oil and sugar.More white flour, hydrogenated oil and sugar.
Pasteurized Pasteurized MilkMilk
When milk is pasteurized to kill the bacteria, it becomes an When milk is pasteurized to kill the bacteria, it becomes an inorganic form of calcium. It is not fully assimilated by the body inorganic form of calcium. It is not fully assimilated by the body and calcium deposits tend to form from and calcium deposits tend to form from too littletoo little calcium in the calcium in the diet. Milk is also mucus forming. If you fed pasteurized milk to a diet. Milk is also mucus forming. If you fed pasteurized milk to a baby cow for 30 days, it would die. We consume the most dairy in baby cow for 30 days, it would die. We consume the most dairy in the world, but we have the highest rate of osteoporosis. the world, but we have the highest rate of osteoporosis.
TYPICAL AMERICAN DIETTYPICAL AMERICAN DIET
FoodsFoods Ingredients and Their Effect on the BodyIngredients and Their Effect on the Body
Not So Typical Not So Typical American DietAmerican Diet
FoodsFoods Ingredients and Their Effect on the BodyIngredients and Their Effect on the Body
Fresh RawFresh RawFruitsFruits
Fruit is high in fiber and loaded with antioxidants like Fruit is high in fiber and loaded with antioxidants like vitamin C and bio-flavonoids. Fruits also contain a lot vitamin C and bio-flavonoids. Fruits also contain a lot of water content. We are 70% water and we need food of water content. We are 70% water and we need food that contains water to hydrate our body. Fruit contains that contains water to hydrate our body. Fruit contains natural sugar that gives you a good source of energy. natural sugar that gives you a good source of energy. Fruit is also a great source of phyto-chemicals, which Fruit is also a great source of phyto-chemicals, which are nutrients found in fruits, vegetables, and grains that are nutrients found in fruits, vegetables, and grains that contain special nutrients that help fight against cancer contain special nutrients that help fight against cancer and other disorders.and other disorders.Fresh raw fruits are loaded with enzymes and when we Fresh raw fruits are loaded with enzymes and when we eat our foods raw 30% of the digestion is done for us by eat our foods raw 30% of the digestion is done for us by the food itself. When we cook our food over 110 the food itself. When we cook our food over 110 degrees F, we destroy the living enzymes and our body degrees F, we destroy the living enzymes and our body must use its own enzymes for digestion robbing us of must use its own enzymes for digestion robbing us of energy.energy.
NOT SO TYPICAL AMERICAN DIETNOT SO TYPICAL AMERICAN DIET
FoodsFoods Ingredients and Their Effect on the BodyIngredients and Their Effect on the Body
Fresh RawFresh RawVegetablesVegetables
Vegetables are mainly carbohydrates that are high in Vegetables are mainly carbohydrates that are high in antioxidants, phytochemicals and fiber. Dark green antioxidants, phytochemicals and fiber. Dark green vegetables will help to alkalinize the body and are a vegetables will help to alkalinize the body and are a great source of calcium. Vegetables are also low in great source of calcium. Vegetables are also low in calories and sugar so they feed your body with calories and sugar so they feed your body with nutrients without a lot of calories. There are at least 5 nutrients without a lot of calories. There are at least 5 different cultures that live extremely long lives where different cultures that live extremely long lives where their average life span exceeds 100 years old. One thing their average life span exceeds 100 years old. One thing they all have in common is they eat a lot of raw they all have in common is they eat a lot of raw vegetables grown in very rich soil. We should try to eat vegetables grown in very rich soil. We should try to eat at least 2 large salads per day and 2 to 3 more servings at least 2 large salads per day and 2 to 3 more servings of fresh vegetables either steamed or stir fried in good of fresh vegetables either steamed or stir fried in good oil like olive oil. Don’t over cook them so you receive oil like olive oil. Don’t over cook them so you receive the vitamin content intact.the vitamin content intact.
NOT SO TYPICAL AMERICAN DIETNOT SO TYPICAL AMERICAN DIET