The Foods We Eat To Live
CHAPTER 23
1. Misinformation in the form of truth and falsehood, strangely mixed, taught by the agriculture industry!
2. Combine that with the complexity of nutrition science, and you end up in a train wreck of dangerous dietary practices grounded in fiction rather than facts.
3. This is the stuff that keeps us up at night with the Knowledge of self-nutritional systems; we can alleviate all of that anguish.
4. The science of life is at the heart of everything we do and underpins every recommendation, supplement selection, and article we build on!
5. This issue is all about shedding light on the most common nutrition issues.
6. From sugar to alcohol, these lessons are jam-packed with science-backed information on many of the most frequently asked nutrition questions in the Teachings Knowledge Of Self Nutrition.
7. Here's to making better nutrition choices with the Knowledge of self-nutrition, dietary laws, and workout programs!
8. In the US, supplement labeling regulations are far less stringent than those required for food. Consequently, the supplement industry is riddled with misinformation.
9. Will eating fat make you gain weight? Does sugar derail you at the cellular level? Is exercise the only way to lose weight? It's no secret that drinking too much hurts your health!
10. However, some forms of alcohol may offer health benefits. Carbohydrates have been demonized for years, but are they as bad as everyone makes them out to be?
11. All carbohydrates are not the same. Discover what science has to say about this macronutrient.
12. Health coaching is one of our most popular product features at Knowledge Of Self Nutrition, and there's plenty of research to back up the benefits.
WHAT ARE POLYPHENOLS?
Polyphenols are plant compounds linked to health benefits, such as lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels. The body doesn't absorb many polyphenols; instead, they're digested by gut bacteria. A small study from 2013 to 2021 found that when people quit smoking, they had greater gut microbial diversity. To be on the safe side, halt vaping activities too. It's probably because about 735,000 people have heart attacks each year in the US alone. And every 40 seconds, someone dies from cardiovascular disease. That's nearly 2,150 folks every day! Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States! But I'm here to tell you, a stronger, healthier heart is as easy as: Knowledge, Wisdom, Understanding!
Keeping blood vessels open for healthy circulation. Clearing calcium deposits from your arteries helps prevent blood vessels from hardening. Naturally dissolving blood clots to keep blood thin and increasing energy to spark life into your heart cells at the mitochondrial level for a healthy, strong, beating heart! Taurine may benefit people with diabetes, improve heart disease risk factors, and enhance various aspects of athletic performance. It may also offer a wide range of other potential health benefits, though supporting evidence is lacking.
Millions of People suffer from deep fat. The worst part is that no matter what people do to try to lose it, it seems never to go away. Researchers have now found out the reason why. It turns out there is a master switch that controls when the cells convert energy into fat. You can learn all about this technique on how to flip the master switch right now in your own home with Knowledge Of Self Nutrition and Workout!
Men and their prostate, use these plants:
Saw Palmetto-Berry, Mushroom Trio of Lion's Mane, Reishi, Turkey Tail, and Cat's Claw. The Nile dwellers had thus found how to store their grain harvest and preserve the seeds for the following year's sowing. They had learned how to raise animals in stockades and later how to save some for breeding. They had therefore become food producers rather than food gatherers. Being able to produce food at home, they found it less necessary to hunt wild animals. Groups of families began to form settlements where they could look after their flocks and herds and water them. Einkorn, Millet, Oats, Rye, and Barley were the first grains cultivated and domesticated by man. Much study has been devoted to the present distribution of wild barley and wild wheat to determine where grain domestication was first practiced.
Paleobotanists and archaeologists have also been concerned with identifying the earliest cultivated varieties of Einkorn. The varieties of wheat used for making bread today have been developed by man through (GMO) grafting and separating the grain. No wild ancestor of the common cultivated bread wheat, called Triticum Vulgare, has been found. The species of grain discovered in the early Egyptian granaries is Einkorn, a wild species of wheat, Triticum boeoticum, or the domesticated form, Triticum monococcum. It has been found growing wild in various parts of the ancient world. At present, Einkorn is not generally cultivated as bread wheat. Einkorn is the oldest wheat known to scientists and is considered man's first wheat. The term einkorn means single grain. Einkorn wheat is known in taxonomy as either Triticum boeoticum (wild wheat) or Triticum monococcum (domesticated species).
Although many people choose to eat both plants and meat, earning them the dubious title of omnivore, we're anatomically herbivorous. The good news is that if you want to eat like our ancestors, you can still do so! In contrast, carnivorous animals such as cats tear off chunks and swallow them almost immediately. Our teeth are much better suited for eating fruits and vegetables – not tearing and chewing flesh! Compared with the rest of the world, a plant-based diet was associated with a 15% lower risk of dying prematurely from all causes, suggesting it may help people live longer than those who adhere to omnivorous eating patterns. Based on the Bible and historical records, Jesus most likely ate a diet similar to a vegetarian one, including foods like spinach, raw sprouted nuts, dates, olive oil, lentils, and soups. The Prophet Muhammad himself rarely ate meat, and many of his most prominent companions did not perform the animal sacrifice known in Arabic as Qurbani or Udhiya. The Prophet was also known for his compassion toward animals. It's not surprising, then, that some Muslims do shun meat. Did the Prophet eat bread? It is believed that the Prophet ﷺ abstained from eating any refined foods, namely, refined breads. In Sahih Al-Bukhari, Book 65, Hadith 324, it is narrated by Abu Hazim: He asked Sahl, "Did you use white flour during the lifetime of the Prophet?" Sahl replied, No!
Knowledge of self-plant-based nutrition focuses on whole plant foods, not only vegetables and fruits, but also pseudo-cereals, sprouts, nuts, seeds, oils, herbs, and spices. At first, you may have more gas, bloating, or other digestive issues. Eating more plants means your body is going to digest a lot more fiber, which is good food for growing healthy gut bacteria and adds indigestible bulk that keeps your digestion moving. Most gut problems can be remedied by drinking lots of water and starting your transition with raw rather than cooked vegetables. Plant matter breaks down in your digestive system a lot faster than animal products, so your body digests more food more quickly, which means smoother, healthier bowel movements and a lot more of them.
Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients the body requires to carry out a range of standard functions. However, these micronutrients are not produced in our bodies and must be derived from the food we eat. Vitamins are organic substances that are generally classified as either fat-soluble or water-soluble. Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) dissolve in fat and tend to accumulate in the body. Water-soluble vitamins (vitamin C and the B-complex vitamins, such as vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and folate) must dissolve in water before the body can absorb them, and therefore cannot be stored. Any water-soluble vitamins the body does not use are primarily lost through urine. Minerals are inorganic elements present in soil and water, which are absorbed by plants or consumed by animals. While you're likely familiar with calcium, sodium, and potassium, there is a range of other minerals, including trace minerals, e.g., copper, iodine, and zinc, that are needed in small amounts. Most people already know that vitamin A is essential for healthy eye function. Vitamin A is an antioxidant that protects the cornea and retina. It's also crucial for night vision. Vitamin A is necessary for producing protective eye pigments—foods like sweet potatoes, mangoes, and cantaloupe.
Zinc: This mineral is also essential for retinal function—foods such as nuts, seeds, and legumes.
Lutein and zeaxanthin:
These carotenoids are critical for retinal function and protect your eyes from oxidative stress. The retina sits at the back of the eye and transmits the light that enters the eye to the brain, where it's translated into images. Lutein and zeaxanthin also help reduce eye strain from too much blue light exposure from your phone or computer. They can only be derived from food and are found in green leafy vegetables like spinach.
Liver:
When your liver has more fat than it can process, it slows down. When this happens, fat stays in your blood and builds up in other parts of your body, mainly your belly, around your waist, and on your thighs. Even worse! A liver full of fat increases in size and quickly turns into a pooch belly. It's a food-borne sickness. You have to change your food source, fast, or start eating a ton of veggies to get rid of your belly pooch.
Instead, do this:
The no-grain, starch, soy, sugar, or dairy hack instead. This type of regimen cleanses your organs. Also helps repair your organs, speeds up your metabolism, and enables you to melt away belly fat, even at any age.
Your liver regulates the metabolism of essential vitamins and minerals, including iron and copper. It helps balance your cholesterol and helps produce bile for smooth digestion. Your liver balances your sex hormones. Without it, you wouldn't have any libido. It also handles weight-loss hormones such as insulin, ghrelin, and leptin. Your liver produces survival proteins that help your blood clot and fight infections. Your liver converts food into quick energy (glucose), keeping your mind alert and your body active. Your liver filters your blood, breaking down toxic chemicals. Use whole foods because the body doesn't react well to prescription drugs. That's why most chemicals have a laundry list of terrible side effects. Turns out, the University of California, San Francisco, one of the premier medical schools in the US, found that a shocking 93% of Americans have glyphosate in their bodies. And, as you'd expect, Monsanto's favorite pesticide is causing cancer and liver disease.