The
Paleo Diet
Sugar
& Carbs 101
a.
Types of Sugars/Carbs:
i.
Glucose- simple molecule found in
our blood
ii.
Fructose- sugar molecule naturally
found in fruits & honey
iii.
Sucrose- white table sugar
iv.
High Fructose Corn Syrup- man made; 55%
fructose, 42% glucose & 3% other carbs
High Fructose Corn Syrup is a huge
driver to diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure, ADHD, heart attacks &
dementia. This toxic sugar stresses the pancreases and eventually stops the
production of insulin creating diabetes. High Fructose Corn Syrup also contains
a high percentage of Fructose which goes directly to the liver. When HFCS hits
liver most of it gets converted to fat and causes a fatty liver.
High Blood Sugar can lead to brain shrinkage which results
in memory loss.
The #1 source of calories in America is High Fructose Corn
Syrup which is a factor of increasing glycation by 10!
b.
What is Glycation?
Glycation is the spontaneous bonding of a sugar to a protein
molecule, fats and amino acids which causes them to become inflexible and
mishappen. Once the protein becomes glycated it becomes the source for the
dramatic increase of free radicals. Glycation speeds up the aging process and
leads to wrinkles, sagginess & discolored skin.
The Paleo
Diet
a.
What is Paleo?
The true definition of the word
paleo means older or ancient, especially relating to the geological past. How
does this relate to food? It is basing a diet on the types of foods presumed to
have been eaten by early humans to achieve optimal health results. “By following
these nutritional guidelines, we put our diet more in line with the
evolutionary pressures that shaped our current genetics, which in turn
positively influences health and well being” says Loren Cordain, PhD. The Paleo diet consists of 4 major food groups meat, fish,
fats & veggies. We want to avoid all diary, grain & processed food at
all costs.
b.
How do I make the change?
You can make the change today! We do
have nutrition consultations in our office so please don’t hesitate to ask. We
also recommend doing your own research before making any changes to your body.
Remember this isn’t a short term diet, this is a healthy long term lifestyle
you will be starting. Along with healthy nutrition you need to combine it with
exercise and chiropractic care so your body will be functioning at its optimal
level. You want to maximize your health potential and like anything that comes
great it takes time & repetition.
Stay focused and move forward towards your goals without hesitation.
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