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Detecting and Removing Toxic Foods

Detecting and Removing Toxic Foods. Workshop 1. Gluten. Wheat Barley Rye Graham Flour Spelt Bulgur Semolina. Matzo Meal Miso Teff Flour (Including but not limited to all-purpose, bread, enriched, durum). Gluten. Other terms can sometimes indicate Gluten. “Modified”

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Detecting and Removing Toxic Foods

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  1. Detecting and Removing Toxic Foods Workshop 1

  2. Gluten

  3. Wheat Barley Rye Graham Flour Spelt Bulgur Semolina Matzo Meal Miso Teff Flour (Including but not limited to all-purpose, bread, enriched, durum) Gluten

  4. Other terms can sometimes indicate Gluten • “Modified” • “Flavor” or “Flavoring” • “Malt” or “Maltodextrin” • “Carmel Color” • “MSG” or “Monosodium Glutamate”

  5. Bread Crackers Beer Cakes and Pies Croutons Gravies Pasta Soup Salad Dressings Cereals Cookies Sauces (including Soy Sauce) Imitation meats or seafood Common sources for Gluten

  6. Why avoid Gluten? • There are no typical signs and symptoms of celiac disease. Most people with the disease have general complaints, such as: Intermittent diarrhea Abdominal pain Bloating • Sometimes people with celiac disease may have no gastrointestinal symptoms at all. Celiac disease symptoms can also mimic those of other conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome, gastric ulcers, Crohn's disease, parasite infections and anemia.

  7. Digestive Disorders Malabsorption of Nutrients Autoimmune Disorders Thyroid Disorders Fungal Infections Skin Issues Weight Issues Irritability or Depression Anemia Joint Pain Muscle cramps Dental and bone disorders (such as osteoporosis) Celiac disease may also present itself in less obvious ways, including:

  8. The Solution to Gluten • Always READ product labels • AVOID things with gluten • “Gluten Free” doesn’t always mean gluten free • Be cautious of creating problems with Omega-6’s and carbohydrate toxicity

  9. Useful Resources For Celiac Disease • http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/celiac-disease/DS00319 • http://www.celiacdisease.net/

  10. Omega-6 (Plant Oil)

  11. Omega-6 (Plant Oil) • Foods that cannot easily be balanced with TSFO (Triple Strength Fish Oil) • Vegetable, Nut, and Seed Oils • Chicken, Turkey, and Farm-Raised Fish • Nuts, Seeds • Chips • Flax, Soy • Hummus • Avocado

  12. Why avoid Omega-6? • Inflammation • Cancers • Mental Health • Stress Disorders • Pain Disorders • Neurological Disorders • Elevated monocyte count

  13. The Solution to the Omega-6 Problem • AVOID foods high in Omega-6 • Balance Omega-3’s and Omega-6’s with a goal of a 1:1 ratio • Omega-3 supplementation with TSFO • READ product labels **Caution for Gluten Free Products** • KIM-2 Program http://efaeducation.nih.gov/sig/kim.html

  14. Carbohydrates

  15. Carbohydrates • Simple Sugars • Sugar, Molasses, Honey • Refined Starches • Pasta, Rice, Cereal, Potatoes **NO Artificial Sweeteners or Stevia**

  16. Why are Carbohydrates Problematic? • Lipid Disorders • Weight Issues • Diabetic and/or Metabolic Disorders • Cancer Response • Neurological and Nervous System Response • Glucose and Hemoglobin A1C Disorders

  17. Solution for Carbohydrates • Make any simple carbohydrate more complex by adding a fat, fiber, and/or protein • Balance blood sugar and reduce triglycerides with use of cinnamon • Reduce effect on good cholesterol (HDL) with B-vitamin

  18. Latex

  19. Latex • Bananas • Kiwis • Celery • Avocado • Stone Fruits (i.e. peaches, cherries, plums) • Figs • Also present in many fruits out of season and/or out of region • http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/PatientEd/Materials/PDFDocs/employee/LatexAllergy.pdf

  20. Why avoid latex? • Immune Function • Pain Response • Skin Disorders • Wound Healing • “Itchy, Bitchy, and Twitchy”

  21. Solution for Latex • AVOID foods high in latex • Canned or Frozen ok for most “stone fruits”

  22. Other Toxic Foods • Soy • Flax • Seeds and Nuts • MSG • Colorings • Sweeteners • GRAS

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