GO AGAINST DIET CULTURE, UNLEARN WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN TAUGHT
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Here are healthier swaps that will support you not only through satiety and nutritionally, but also metabolically!
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Salt free to salted : Did you know sodium is an essential mineral that supports adrenal function as well as maintains a healthy fluid balance in carrying nutrients in and out of cells? As something that has been fear mongered into us thinking it causes high blood pressure, salt is a useful spice to add. Note here that quality salt is important for salt in itself should contain trace minerals for it to work synergistically
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Sugar free/sugar substitutes to REAL sugar: Our cells preferred source of energy is carbohydrates, so why must we restrict sugar? I think it’s important to acknowledge that sugar in itself does NOT cause blood sugar issues, but rather, the TYPE of sugar and what we PAIR it with matters. Artificial sweeteners have been shown to actually feed our sweet cravings for the reason we actually craving sugar is because our cells NEED sugar, thus by not providing it, we add more debt to craving. In fact, fruits and roots contain fructose which does NOT require the presence of insulin for our cells to absorb it, meaning it won’t spike blood sugar
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Egg white to WHOLE egg: Did you know that most of the nutrients found in eggs are found in the yolk? Rich in b vitamins, minerals, and of course protein, the yolk also is a great source of cholesterol which we NEED for thyroid and hormone production. In fact, egg intolerances/allergies are due to reacting to the egg white, not the yolk, and some people develop intolerances when consuming too much
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Low carb/carb substitutes to just eating the DAMN POTATO: As mentioned in the sugar point- why limit carbs? Granted, some people think starch in itself is too calorically dense and can cause “fat gain”- but this is the thing. You will only gain weight if you are in a caloric surplus and if your cells are unable to utilize energy accordingly. Manage your CELLS.
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Vegan protein to animal protein: We absorb only 15% of plant protein versus 50% to animal sources. The amino acid availability is crucial to nearly every function in the body as well as regeneration of crucial tissue such as muscles, nerves, hair, and more. Conversely, we need animal protein to maintain stomach acid and proper digestion
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Low fat/fat free to FULL fat: Most products that have removed fat swap in thickeners or sweeteners which can cause digestive distress as well as the removal of other nutrients. Fat is important for fullness, hormone production, lubrication of cell membranes and more.