superfood is your best medicine
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SUPERFOOD IS YOUR BEST MEDICINE
Presented by CM & Alice
New England Deaf Women ConferenceOctober 20, 2012
AGENDA
Unhealthy FactsTrust?Disappearing Family FarmsFood AdditivesSugarGMOHijacked
CM
UNHEALTHY FACTS
1 to 3 kids obese TRIPLE!
1 to 4 kids Pre-diabetics/ type 2
Food allergy 2 to 4
Overuse of antibiotics Ave. 10-20 shots
TRUST?US Food & Drug Administration
(FDA)Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA)US Department of Agriculture
(USDA)MonsantoPharmaceutical/Chemical/BiotechFood Processing
LOCAL FARM
WHAT ARE FOOD ADDITIVES?
Not new idea Salt, Sugar and VinegarColor, Texture, and FlavorOver 6,000 Food additives
Our Bodies Hold over 30 to 50% additives;
Infants born with 10% additives
Sodium Aluminum Phosphate
Carrageenan
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
AspartamePropylene
Glycol
In 1900, 1 TB per day
Today, 4.5 TB per day
Teens =>
10 TB per
Day
SUGAR IS A DRUGHigh Fructose Corn Syrup
CHEAP, lower priceLonger Shelf Life
Fructose Glucose
FROM HYBRIDIZATION TO GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS (GMOS)
GM Foods any plant, animal or any organism.
RISKS OF THE GMO OR GE
Bovine Growth Hormone (BGH), the first GE
No long term research or little information being skewed
Insect resistanceUnhealthy lands
LIST OF GMO FOODS
HIJACKING OF THEFOOD INDUSTRY… Our Taste Buds, Our Brains Our Bodies Our Hormones Our Kitchens and our Homes!
“Why are we so fat? We enjoy one of the most luxurious lifestyles on Earth: Our
food is plentiful. Our work is automated. Our leisure is effortless. And it’s killing
us.”
- Cathy Newman, National Geographic Senior Writer
AGENDAAlice
Worst Food/Junk Food Nutrition Facts Factors of Junk Food Symptoms of Toxic Hunger Nutritarian ANDI Score Factors of Superfood High Nutritional Foods Benefits Home Cooking
WORST FOOD = JUNK FOOD
Cola Potato Chips, Corn Chips Pastries French Fries Ice Cream Hamburger Fried Chicken Sugar Free Cookies Diet Soda Cold Cereal White Bread
NUTRITION FACTS
FACTORS OF JUNK FOOD
Low Nutrient Density
High Calories Density
Low Fiber
High Glycemic
Processed
SYMPTOMS OF TOXIC HUNGER
Bad Headache Weakness, Shakiness, Fatigue Gas/Bloating Growling Stomach Stomach Cramping Constipation Irritability Inability to concentrate and focus Lightheadedness Foggy Minded
NUTRITARIAN
A person eats lots of high-nutrient, natural plant foods.
1. Dark Leafy Green2. Vegetables3. Fruits4. Beans/Legumes5. Raw Nuts6. Raw Seeds
GREEN + MINERAL = PROTEIN FOOD
AGGREGATE NUTRIENT DENSITY INDEX
FACTORS OF SUPERFOOD High Nutrient Density
Low Calories Density
High Fiber
Low Glycemic
Natural
HIGH NUTRITIONAL FOODS BENEFITS
1. Lose weight
2. Clear up digestive bloating and upset stomach
3. Protect against diabetes, heart disease, and other insulin-related health problems
HOME COOKING
EAT ALL YOU WANT
DARK LEAFY GREEN VEGETABLES FRESH FRUITS BEAN /LEGUMES
EAT IN MODERATIONWHOLE GRAINS STARCHY VEGETABLESRAW NUTS AND SEEDSWILD CAUGHT FISHORGANIC CHICKENFREE CAGE EGGS
EAT RARELY
RED MEATREFINED GRAINREFINED OILHIGH FAT DAIRY AND CHEESESWEETS
.
Eat more fiber and vegetable food that
has more water in it to cleanse and heal your
body!
Superfood is your best medicine!
CLOSING You
Get InvolvedSupport GMO Labeling Establish Food Organization
Cooking Classes