Figs

For Hypothyroidism (under-active Thyroid) eat Figs for Vitamins ( A, B2, B3, B6, C )

Jan 272017
 

The importance of bioavailability
It’s not just the amount of nutrients that a food contains that is important, it’s how bioavailable those nutrients are to the body.
Bioavailability refers to the portion of a nutrient that is absorbed by the body.
The amount of nutrients we absorb from a food is invariably lower than the absolute amount of nutrients the food contains.
The nutrients in some foods are more bioavailable to humans than others. For example, the grass on your front lawn is loaded with vitamins and minerals, but they’re largely inaccessible to humans. Grass contains large amounts of a plant fibre called cellulose, which humans cannot break down. Since we can’t break down the cellulose, we can’t absorb the nutrients grass contains.
On the other hand, nutrients in animal products like fish, meat, poultry, dairy, and eggs are highly bioavailable. This means we can absorb them easily.
The key to nourishing your body, then, is to maximize your intake of bioavailable nutrients. This will ensure that your body has everything it needs to function optimally.

The nutrient density and bioavailability of foods
The table below ranks foods according to their nutrient density and bioavailability.

HIGH MEDIUM  LOW
Organ meat Whole grains* Refined grains (i.e.bread,
pasta, crackers, etc.)
Meat,wild game and poultry Legumes*  Sugar
Fish and shellfish Plant fats and oils**  Industrial seed oils
Eggs Animal fats and oils**  Processed food and snacks
Fruits Dairy products  Sugar-sweetened beverages
Vegetables  Artificial ingredients
Nuts and seeds*  Alcohol
Herbs and spices  Natural sweeteners

* Whole grains, legumes, and nuts and seeds contain substances called “nutrient inhibitors” that impair the  absorption of some of the nutrients they contain.
** Plant and animal fats are relatively low in nutrients, but they play other crucial roles, including helping us to absorb the nutrients in other foods.

Looking at the table you might notice several interesting things.

Firstly, all of the most nutrient-dense foods are real, whole foods, and all of the least  nutrient-dense foods are processed and refined foods.

Processed and refined foods are destroying our health because they promote overeating and inflammation, and inflammation is at the root of all modern disease. Here  we see yet another problem with these foods: they are at the bottom of the scale in  terms of nutrient density.

Secondly, you might be surprised to see that organ meats, meat, fish and shellfish are in  the highest category of nutrient density. In fact, when the major nutrients required for human function are considered, these foods are even more nutrient-dense than fruits  and vegetables.

One serving of beef (about 3.5 ounces) typically contains more B12,  niacin (B3), vitamin D, retinol (vitamin A), zinc, iron, potassium, phosphorus, and EPA and  DHA than the same amount of blueberries or kale, which are two of the most nutrient dense plant foods. In addition, the nutrients in meat are highly bioavailable when  compared to foods like cereal grains, nuts and seeds, and legumes. The bioavailability of zinc, for example, is four times higher in meat than it is in grains.

Thirdly, while neither animal nor plant fats are especially nutrient dense, they do play other important roles in the diet. Perhaps most importantly, they help us to absorb the nutrients that are present in other foods.

Finally, look at where whole grains and legumes are on the table; they’re not the  nutritional powerhouses you may have been led to believe they are. Not only do they lack important nutrients, but they also contain substances called “nutrient inhibitors” that make it more difficult for us to absorb some of the nutrients they do contain.

Cultures who ate a lot of grains and legumes went to great lengths to break down these nutrient inhibitors so they could better absorb the nutrients in these foods.
Methods included soaking, sprouting, fermenting, and leavening.
If you have the time and energy to prepare grains and legumes in these ways, and you tolerate them well, there’s no reason they can’t be part of a diet that emphasizes other more nutrient dense foods like meat, fish, eggs, and fruits and vegetables.

Likewise, if you eat nuts and seeds, you should soak and then dehydrate or roast them first in order to increase the bioavailability of the nutrients they contain.

Jan 272017
 

7 PROVEN WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT WITH ADRENAL FATIGUE

 

 

More  on meals for weigh loss… ·∙
Each meal should include 1-­‐2 potions of lean protein. ·∙
Eat all the low-­‐glycemic veggies you want, at least 6 servings a day

Low Glycemic Veggies (organic):
Artichokes
Asparagus
Beans & Legumes
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cauliflower
Celery
Cucumbers
Eggplants
Green Beans
Green Peppers
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Spinach
Tomatoes
Zucchini

Higher Glycemic Veggies (Try to limit):
Beets
Carrots
Celery Root
Corn
Parsnips
Peas
Red potatoes
Rutabaga
Sweet potatoes
Turnips
White potatoes
Winter squash
Yams
If you have a thyroid problem and  have read/heard that cruciferous vegetables like
broccoli, kale, cabbage, rutabaga, and cauliflower are bad because they are goitergenic (ie. they will cause an enlargement)”  theres no need to worry about if your organs are working! (stomach, liver, pancreas, adrenals, etc.)
That is WHY you HAVE to be HEALTHY TO LOSE WEIGHT!
Cruciferous vegetables are very high in phytonutrients! They eliminate toxins from the body by providing enzymes to help your liver!

 

Low Glycemic Fruits: (The best are berries and any fruit with a pit)
Apples
Apricots
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cantaloupes
Cherries
Grapefruits
Nectarines
Peaches
Plums
Raspberries
Strawberries

Higher Glycemic Fruits (Try to limit/avoid):
Bananas
Clementines
Grapes
Honeydew
Oranges
Papayas
Pineapples
Raisins
Tangerines
Watermelon
Dates, dried fruits
Juicing is a NO-­‐NO when attempting to lose weight! You NEED the fiber!!!!

A small serving of good fat with each meal and snack (Coconut oil is the best!!!)
Eat 1-­‐2 snacks per day if needed BUT
Don’t eat after 8pm ·∙
Drink 48-­‐64 oz of water minimum each day ·∙
Have a minimum of 25 grams of fiber a day!

Good Fats:
Coconut oil
Avocados
Raw Nuts & seeds
Olives/Olive Oil
Peanuts/Oil
Peanut Butter
Almonds
Fish (omega-­‐3…salmon, tuna, etc)
Flaxseed

 

Eat spicy foods,
drink more water,
snack on nuts and seeds,
eat a big breakfast,
eat three meals/day,
eat a lighter dinner,
eat slowly and chew thoroughly,
eliminate  MSG/Modified Food Starch/Natural Flavorings.

Jan 272017
 

Video with explanation of hypothyroidism and tips on diet to help resolve the problem.

8 minutes.

 

Diet rich in;

  • Protein
  • Iodised salt
  • Sea salt
  • Most fish
  • Fish oil
  • Sea weed / kelp
  • Eggs
  • Certain cheeses
  • Green leafy vegetables

Eat foods that contain a lot of fatty acids;

  • Almonds
  • Walnuts
  • Whole grains
  • Lean Meat
  • Milk
  • Egg Whites

Eat foods with Selenium that contain anti-oxidants, anti-aging, anti-cancer enzymes;

  • Rice
  • Corn
  • Wheat
  • Brazil Nuts
  • Walnuts
  • Onions
  • Oats
  • Garlic
  • Soybeans

Chicken, Beef and certain fish also contain Selenium so be careful not to overdose.

Eat Vitamins

  • A
  • B2
  • B3
  • B6
  • C

Eat foods that contain these vitamins including;

  • Bananas
  • Bok Choy
  • Broccoli
  • Cantaloupe
  • Carrots
  • Egg Yokes
  • Figs
  • Oranges
  • Spinach

Stay away from;

  • Sugar
  • Junk food & fast food – especially fried fast food
  • Vegetables that contain high amounts of iron – cauliflower, mustard
  • Alcohol

 

7 foods that help with Hypothyroidism

4 minutes

  1. Coconut oil – 1 teaspoon virgin coconut oil per day
  2. Ginger Tea   source of zinc, magnesium, potassium
  3. Fish – selenium, iodine, B12, Omega 3
  4. Apple Cider Vinegar – restore pH balance
  5. Nuts – for selenium – Brazil nuts, Macadamia, Hazelnuts
  6. Wild Oats – selenium, iron, zinc, manganese, fiber
  7. Black Walnut – iodine, magnesium.  Blood purifier- removes toxins from blood

The Elimination Diet
Dr. Izabella Wentz with Tom Malterre on the Elimination Diet

45 min