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Choose organic fruits for less pesticide absorption and consider berries for lower blood sugar impact: Opt for organic fruits to minimize pesticide intake and choose berries for a lower impact on blood sugar
When it comes to fruits, it's recommended to go for organic options due to their absorption of pesticides and herbicides through their skin. Non-organic fruits can draw these harmful substances into the fruit itself. If you're looking for fruits with a lower impact on blood sugar, consider those that end in "berry," such as blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries. When bringing home organic fruits, it's important to wash them thoroughly to remove any potential pesticide residue and debris. To do this, fill a bowl with cold filtered water, add a quarter cup of vinegar and a tablespoon of baking soda, then gently massage the fruit in the solution for one minute before rinsing and drying. This process helps ensure the fruits are clean and free of contaminants.
Clean fruits and tenderize meats: Clean fruits with cold water, baking soda, and vinegar. Tenderize meats with salt and ice-cold water, vinegar.
Washing fruits in cold water with vinegar and baking soda, or salting and soaking meats before cooking, are simple yet effective ways to ensure food safety and enhance flavor. For fruits, a quick rinse in cold water with a tablespoon of baking soda and a quarter cup of vinegar eliminates bacteria and residue, while for meats, covering them with kosher salt for a minute and then soaking in ice-cold water with a small amount of vinegar helps to tenderize and flavor the meat. Regarding salt choices, Celtic salt is recommended for its mineral content and fuller flavor compared to iodized table salt or pink Himalayan sea salt, which may contain heavy metals if not sourced properly.
Misconceptions about Sodium and Health: Most people are deficient in sodium, which is crucial for hydration and health. Unprocessed salt like Celtic sea salt can help, while iodized table salt can cause issues due to added chemicals and excess sodium.
Contrary to popular belief, most people are actually deficient in sodium, and this deficiency can lead to various health issues including dehydration, headaches, and even migraines. Sodium, specifically unprocessed salt like Celtic sea salt, is essential for maintaining proper hydration levels and regulating the osmotic gradient in the body. The misconception that sodium raises blood pressure comes from the use of iodized table salt, which contains added chemicals and excessive amounts of sodium. By staying hydrated and incorporating unprocessed salt into your diet, you can help alleviate symptoms of sodium deficiency and improve your overall health. For more information on living a healthier, happier, longer life, sign up for the free newsletter at TheUltimateHuman.com.
Focus on whole, real foods and minimize the distance from food to table: Consume whole, unprocessed foods and avoid industrially processed oils to minimize harm from secondary chemicals and maintain a healthy diet.
The most important aspect of our diet is consuming whole, real foods, rather than adhering to specific diets like keto, vegetarian, or vegan. The harm often comes from the distance between the food and the soil, leading to the use of pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, and preservatives. These secondary chemicals can cause harm, even in plant-based diets. The agricultural revolution has increased this distance, leading to longer processing times and the use of preservatives. However, old-school methods of preserving fruits and vegetables, such as pickling and canning in sealed jars, are actually healthy. The key is to focus on whole, unprocessed foods and minimize the distance from the food to the table. This includes preserving fruits and vegetables through traditional methods and avoiding industrially processed oils.
Not all cooking oils are equal: Choose grass-fed butter, coconut oil, or small batch extra virgin olive oil for cooking as they don't require harsh processing and can be used at various temperatures without denaturing. Avoid canola and sunflower oils due to neurotoxins and carcinogens used in their production.
Not all cooking oils are created equal. The process of producing some common oils, like canola and sunflower, involves the use of neurotoxins and carcinogens. These oils are then heated and cooled, leading to rancidity. Instead, opt for grass-fed butter or ghee, coconut oil, and small batch extra virgin olive oil for cooking. These oils do not require harsh processing and can be used at various temperatures without denaturing. The low-fat craze of the 80s and 90s, which led many to use margarine and sugar substitutes, contributed to the rise in obesity and diabetes. Sugar, not fat, is the primary culprit in weight gain. When we consume sugar, insulin rises, blocking the use of fat as energy and causing fat to build up in the bloodstream. A keto diet can be beneficial for some, but it's not necessary for everyone. A "keto reset" can be helpful, but a balanced diet that includes healthy fats, along with natural sources of carbohydrates like honey and berries, is a more sustainable approach.
The keto diet: A low inflammatory, high-fat, and low-carbohydrate diet that puts your body in ketosis: The keto diet is a low inflammatory diet that can help strip weight off your body, kill sugar and hunger cravings, and is one of the lowest inflammatory diets on the planet. It also uses less deuterium depleted water, which helps your body make lighter water and is more efficient in energy production.
The keto diet is a low inflammatory, high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet that can put your body into a state of ketosis, where it uses beta hydroxybutyrate as a fuel source. This diet was originally used to address epilepsy due to its anti-inflammatory properties. It can help strip weight off your body, kill sugar and hunger cravings, and is one of the lowest inflammatory diets on the planet. Additionally, the keto diet is low in deuterium depleted water, which helps your body make lighter water and is a fascinating subject worth exploring further. Our bodies manufacture about a hundred gallons of intracellular water every day, which is turned into energy through the Krebs cycle in the mitochondria. We need water to make this energy, and the keto diet can help you make more efficient use of the water in your body. The keto diet and the properties of deuterium depleted water are complex topics, and there is much more to learn about the different types of water and their effects on the body.
Essential item for hydrogen water on the go: The Echo water filtration bottle creates high hydrogen water on the go, while maintaining a consistent low-carb intake is crucial for the keto diet to achieve and maintain ketosis.
The Echo water filtration bottle is a must-have product for anyone seeking the health benefits of hydrogen water. This portable device can create high part per million hydrogen water on the go, making it an essential item for daily use. On the other hand, the keto diet is a commitment that requires no cheating. Once your body becomes fat-adapted, introducing carbohydrates will halt the processing of fat and potentially lead to dangerous health consequences. Therefore, it's crucial to maintain a consistent low-carbohydrate intake to achieve and maintain ketosis. While the speaker personally enjoys a clean diet, she doesn't strictly follow the keto diet but avoids enriched or fortified white flour, rice, bread, and pasta, and significantly reduces her sugar intake.
Unexpectedly quitting sugar reduces cravings for sweets: Quitting sugar can lead to a decrease in cravings for sweets and other unhealthy foods, but may result in cravings for salt instead. Be aware that everyone's experience is unique and alcohol, which converts into a poison in the body, should be limited.
Quitting sugar unexpectedly led to a decrease in cravings for sweets and other unhealthy foods for this individual. After accidentally avoiding sugar for a week or so, they found they no longer craved sugary snacks like Snickers bars or hagandas. However, they then began to crave salt and found themselves reaching for crackers and potato chips instead. They were able to find a healthier chip option, but overall, they found that eliminating sugar led to a significant reduction in cravings. It's important to note that everyone's experience with food cravings and eliminating certain foods is unique, and this individual's experience may not be the same for everyone. Additionally, alcohol was discussed as something that converts into a poison in the body and can make the blood more acidic, leading to negative health effects. It's important to be aware that no amount of alcohol is good for you, and if you choose to drink, it's best to limit your intake.
Agave-based alcohols convert slowly to sugar and acetyl aldehyde, reducing hangovers: Agave-based alcohols like tequila take longer to convert to sugar and acetyl aldehyde, potentially reducing hangovers, but sugary mixers can negate this benefit. Clear alcohols convert faster than agave-based ones, with colored alcohols having the shortest conversion times. Quitting drinking can lead to sleep and well-being improvements.
Certain types of alcohols, specifically agave-based ones like tequila, convert to sugar and acetyl aldehyde much more slowly than others. This can lead to fewer hangovers. However, it's important to note that adding sugary mixers like in margaritas can negate this benefit. The longest conversion times are seen in agave-based alcohols, followed by clear alcohols like vodka and gin. A significant gap exists between these and colored alcohols like red wine. The speakers shared their personal experience of quitting drinking after realizing they were consuming it frequently for various reasons. They noted improvements in sleep and overall well-being since quitting. The podcast aims to keep episodes to 20 minutes and encourages listeners to ask questions for further clarification. They also emphasized that all topics discussed are based on science.
