PALEO VEGAN NUTRITION - PRESENTATION BY BARKHA HERMAN -

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1 PALEO VEGAN NUTRITION - PRESENTATION BY BARKHA HERMAN -

2 THE CONVENTIONAL WISDOM FAT, OIL AND SWEET MILK, YOGHURT AND CHEESE MEAT, POULTRY, FISH, EGGS, DRY BEANS, ETC. VEGETABLES FRUITS BREAD, RICE, CEREAL AND PASTA WATER

3 THE PALEO WISDOM OILS AND FAT FRUITS / NUTS / SEEDS MEAT,POULTRY, ETC. VEGETABLES WATER

4 THE PALEO VEGAN WISDOM OILS AND FAT FRUITS AND BERRIES SEEDS, NUTS, ETC. VEGETABLES WATER

5 GRAINS AND SUGARS CARBOHYDRATES EMPTY CALORIES Most diets are rich in refined carbohydrates that include grains and sugars. These cause rapid spikes in blood sugar levels. 01 MAJOR DRAWBACKS They are low in nutrients, cause insulin resistance, weight gain, heart disease and inflammation. 02 Grains contain Gluten, Phytic Acid and Lectins which are antinutrient.

6 DAIRY PROUCTS ANIMAL MIKS ACID Dairy is highly acid forming, and leaches calcium and other nutrients from your body MAJOR DRAWBACKS Animal milks are formulated for animals, not humans. The composition of human milk and animal milk is very different. Studies in mice have shown dairy to increase cancer rates.

7 VEGETABLE AND FRUITS Nutrient Density Heart Healthy / anti-cancer / anti-inflammatory Alkalinity, Fiber Low risk of Hormones and additives Vegetables and fruits reduce the risk of chronic diseases. They are nutrient dense, provide complete nutrition, contain phytochemicals, are sustainable and animal friendly.

8 4 REASONS TO GO PALEO VEGAN NUTRIENT DENSITY Increasing the nutrition and avoiding empty calories should be the goal of any nutritious plan. While Vegan foods increase nutrition is some ways, it is easy to be an unhealthy vegan. NON-TOXIC The focus should be to reduce toxins via foods. Focus on anti-nutrients and additives. While Vegan foods focus on some toxins, grains and sugars can be problematic. FOOD QUALITY A lot of focus on diets has been on quantity, not quality. While Vegan focuses on quality of life of animals, human life quality also matters. Paleo Vegan focuses on the quality of food being consumed, for both humans and animals. SCIENCE The science is clear: chronic illnesses are related to diets, and can be reverted for the most part with diets. Paleo Vegan is a great way to become healthy using sustainable and scientific methods.

9 A NOTE ON LECTINS Lectins are a type of protein that can bind to cell membranes. Lectins are abundant in raw legumes and grains, and most commonly found in the part of the seed that becomes the leaves when the plant sprouts, aka the cotyledon, but also on the seed coat. Lectins are abundant in raw legumes and grains, and most commonly found in the part of the seed that becomes the leaves when the plant sprouts, aka the cotyledon, but also on the seed coat INFLAMMATION Lectins are shown to cause inflammation. Inflammation is the root cause of more than 70% of chronic illnesses. IMMUNE SYSTEM Lectins are shown to attack the immune system. It is also shown to increase rheumatoid factors. GUT HEALTH Consumption of large amounts of lectin has shown to damage the gut wall. DIGESTIVE HEALTH They are anti-nutrients, and prevent absorption of other nutrient from your diet. INFLAMMATOR Y DAMAGE GUT WALL LECTINS REDUCE IMMUNITY ANTI-NUTRIENT Beans, Grains, Peanuts, Tomatoes, Dairy contain lectins.

10 RECIPE: BREAKFAST BAR This is an easy recipe that can be made with several variations t keep I interesting. It makes for a great breakfast or snack. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup desiccated coconut 1/2 cup shelled hemp seeds 1/2 cup flax meal 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 1 cups walnuts 1/2 almonds 1/2 cup almond butter 4 tbsp maple syrup 6 dates STEPS: Combine all ingredients, press down into a baking dish lined with parchment paper, bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Let cool. Cut and serve.

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