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2018-03-03 08:14:07

This explanation of legumes is really important for folks like me recovering from leaky gut (healed it with #getwildfit).
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Repost @markhymanmd
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Beans pack a lot of nutrients, including potassium, zinc, iron, magnesium, folate, and vitamin B6, among others. They also contain a healthy dose of fiber, which is good for gut bacteria and keeps us regular. Plus, they’re cheap. Legumes also contain substances called lectins and phytates, which actually prevent our bodies from accessing all the nutrients we eat. Lectins are beneficial for plants and not so good for humans. They act as natural pesticides that ward off predators. But when you eat and absorb them, they can wreak havoc in the body and potentially contribute to leaky gut syndrome. Beans are a great source of fiber, protein and minerals. But they do cause digestive problems for some and if you are diabetic, a mostly bean diet can trigger spikes in blood sugar. Again, moderate amounts are ok – meaning about up to 1 cup a day. If you have an autoimmune condition, prediabetes or diabetes, or leaky gut, you might want to avoid beans or eat them only occasionally. I go into much more detail about beans in my new book, “Food: What the Heck Should I Eat?” In this book I take the guesswork out of how to eat food that has the best information, the best quality to make you feel good now and prevent and even reverse illness. Learn more via the link in my profile. #foodthebook
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2018-02-28 10:42:28

Really glad that #climatechaos is being linked to an unsustainable food system. We need these discussions. *
Repost @markhymanmd
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By eating the right food we can not only get healthy, lose weight and live longer but we can reverse climate change, save our scarcest resource – water, and end desertification. Industrial meat is full of hormones, antibiotics and pesticides, with more inflammatory omega-6 fats from corn and fewer anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats derived from a pastured diet. Cows and chickens prefer to graze on plants grown in pastures. When they are fed candy, corn or other grains, they suffer from acidosis and other gut issues, and need to be pumped full of antibiotics, vaccines and other medicines to fight infection, parasites and other diseases. On top of this, factory farms are destroying our environment. Mega-farms require a lot of natural resources and the waste produced from these farms pollutes local waterways, the air and the soil, all leading to health hazards for farming communities. The bottom line is: We have to stop eating factory-farmed meat and poultry. Grass-fed, pasture-raised meat is better for our environment and our health, and it’s better for our animals. In fact, if we want to get any of the benefits that meat can actually give us, we have to eat the best meat. In my new book, “Food: What the Heck Should I Eat?” I take a deep dive into every category of food we eat – meat, poultry and eggs, dairy, beans, grains, veggies, fruit, nuts and seeds, beverages, and more and guide to you to a science-based, sensible way of eating for life that keeps you, our planet, and our society healthy. I also address the environmental and social impact of the food we eat. Learn more via the link in my profile. #foodthebook
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2018-02-19 13:09:33

Excited to read this book! Repost @markhymanmd
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We have a near-infinite selection of new and interesting things to drink. But most of them are not very good for you—in fact, many of them are fueling the diabetes and chronic disease epidemic that’s spreading across the planet. I’m talking about drinks containing sugar, artificial sweeteners, alcohol, chemical additives, and other things you should never be chugging. There are good non-water drinks on the market, but you have to be a smart shopper and read the labels carefully. And then there’s orange juice, which many people seem to think is a healthy beverage. Well, actually orange juice is just a big, tall glass of sugar. And this goes for any fruit juice that you buy. Green juices are fine, but they should be just greens with lemon or ginger. And when you’re buying so-called healthy beverages like pre-packaged smoothies and juices, look out for the sugar content. In reality, there is only one beverage that you need in order to live and thrive, and that’s water. But we all, myself included, enjoy other beverages daily, so it’s important to know which ones are ok and which ones are harmful. In my new book, “Food: What the Heck Should I Eat?” I have a whole section on beverages to provide you with all the information you need to feel empowered and make informed choices about what you eat (and drink!). Learn more and pre-order your copy of, “Food: What the Heck Should I Eat?” today via the link in my profile. #foodthebook
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#healthyfood #smoothie #rainbowfood #glutenfree #dairyfree #getwildfit #livingwildfit #alkagizer #greensmoothielife #greensmoothie #plantbased #thehumandiet #evolutionarydiet #gersontherapy #vegan #plantbased #sugarfree #pegan #pegandiet #ahealthynut #heresmyfood #eattherainbow #eatclean #eatrealfood #growyourgreensmoothie #permaculture #savethebees #plantpowered