THESE CARBS CAN HELP YOU LOSE UNHEALTHY WEIGHT, PERMANENTLY!

Carbohydrates have been demonized by an oversaturated "health"/"fitness" market that has built 99.9% of it's revenue on the minds of people who haven't much study on the subject of nutrition, save the television's "part of this balanced breakfast" and the bright colors and lights about supplementation. IN THE PHOTO(FIRST COURSE): A home juiced beverage that contains the phytochemical content of 14 phytochemically-dense fruits, greens and roots(full recipe available in previous post and can be made in smaller quantities).

Phytochemicals are chemical compounds produced by plants, generally to help them thrive or thwart competitors, predators, or pathogens. Those very same compounds are found to have remarkably high positive effects on humans, and almost all living creatures.

EXAMPLE: Asparagus, red onions, and kale each are ample in a phytochemical in the polyphenol group, called quercetin which has the ability to reduce inflammation, eliminate pain, protect against cardiovascular diseases, act as an anti-cancer, boost the immune system, reduce histamines, and decrease irritation of the skin. Phyto(meaning "plant")chemicals are far more appropriately absorbed through consumption of unprocessed or minimally processed plant foods.

PROTEINS:

Branch chain amino acids(BCAA), the building blocks of protein, are assimilated from plant matter at the mitochondrial level of the cell, therefore we must understand that ALL proteins that exist are originally of plants(unless man made).

In the standard American diet, complete proteins are most often found in meats i.e. cows, birds, sows, etc. Kidney disease, which boasts about 200,000+ new cases per year, can be greatly affected, and often completely reversed by the consistent pursuit of the consumption of naturally occurring BCAAs(found in produce)as opposed to large amounts of complete proteins.

SECOND COURSE:

Along with the juice came my natural high fiber and mineral-rich "breakfast cereal" made only of oats, raspberries, apple, chia seeds, vanilla extract, cinnamon and oat milk.

FIBER:

Dietary fiber, or roughage, is the portion of plant-derived food that cannot be completely broken down by human digestive enzymes.

Soluble fiber dissolves in water and may help your body absorb vital nutrients from foods. Insoluble fiber stays in its fibrous form, helps food pass through the digestive system, and adds bulk to the stool.

Increasing dietary fiber intake is associated with a reduced risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, diabetes and all cancers.

MENTAL HEALTH:

When consumed, proteins break down into glycogen, which can also be used for fuel by the brain, but not as efficiently as glucose. Eliminating carbohydrates from the diet reduces the brain's source of energy and greatly affects brain function i.e. coping skills, calming, and neuromuscular development over long periods of time.

Best sources of natural fiber and Daily req.:

Whole-grain products 3-4 servings Fruits 2-4 servings Vegetables 4+ servings Beans, peas and other legumes 1-2 cups Nuts and seeds 1-2oz

CONCLUSION:

All carbs are NOT the same, so when you eliminate them, please understand that you are eliminating the entire phytochemical, antioxidant, and natural fiber benefits from your life.

Now your turn to practice.

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