EAT RIGHT TO LIVE RIGHT

BY: FITZ-GEORGE RATTRAY

Most people hope to live full healthy lives with very little or no pain and hopefully no medical drama.  Unfortunately for a large percentage of the population that hope will not become a reality.  It is, however, quite likely that you can separate yourself from that percentage and minimize your chances of early death, unnecessary suffering and expensive medical drama.

Many of us already know:

THE GOOD

• Clean natural balanced foods are your best bet for good health
• Proteins and complex carbs in proper quantities are necessary for wellness
• Micronutrients from vegetables and some from fruits, nuts and berries directly affect your immunity and quality of life
• Fiber from vegetables, grains and complex carbohydrates reduce your risks for many illnesses
• Healthy fats promote cardiovascular, endocrine and brain health
• Proper water intake makes a measurable difference
• Enough restful sleep or the lack of it will make or break you
• Exercise is very important for sustainable health

And, THE BAD

• Unchecked sugars can be devastating to your health
• Alcohol is a toxin which will never be your friend
• Simple carbohydrates are as dangerous as sugars
• Large portions of even healthy foods work against your health
• Overindulging in over enriched foods, such as fast foods, restaurants foods and refined foods will put you at risk
• Excess body fat at any age for any reason increases your risk of many illnesses
• Spending you hard earned money on processed foods is very likely the same as buying your suffering and death

Sadly, most people ignore, or fail to act on all or some of these researched backed and supported information.

It all seems simple enough in words, but in practice, lack of knowledge, habituations, and influences, peer pressures, lack of support and guidance and perceived “more important things” get in the way. 

That is why The InteKai system has helped so many, unfortunately not everyone reaches out for this kind of support.

But recently I have been noting another, increasingly apparent reason for nagging health issues and serious illness – unmanaged gut bacteria.

AN UNBALANCED UNHEALTHY MICROBIOTA

Even after covering all of the points addressed above, some individuals are finding themselves with stomach and intestinal problems, dementia, intestinal issues, cancers, autoimmune illnesses and more.

Many health-conscious individuals overlook their gut bacteria (microbiota). It seems almost weekly a new connection is made between our microbiota and another health factor.

I have voiced my personal theories about the microbiome and many conditions including autoimmune diseases and recently researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science have found a preliminary connection between mammalian intestinal microbes and Lou Gehrig’s disease, an autoimmune disease.  Hopefully regardless of the complexity, variety, nationality and socioeconomic ranges of autoimmune patients, this course of study may provide a break into prevention and even cure of autoimmune illnesses.

WHY IS MICROBIOTA SO POTENT AN ISSUE?

In a human, trillions of microorganisms living in and on us, outnumber our own cells 10 to 1! For every cell which is you, which has your DNA, there are roughly TEN cells which are bacteria, with their own DNA and own purpose, collectively weighing up to TWICE the weight of a human brain.

Mostly, these organisms live harmoniously, coexisting in and on us, even protecting us from infection, helping us digest foods, interacting with our own endocrine system and even our brain through the utilization of their hormones. We react to their hormone secretions as if they were our own, however, out of balance they can cause severe illness, and death.

Our bad gut bacteria can cause inflammation and sugar and other cravings and flourish even further when these cravings are fulfilled; leading you down a path ending in cancer, dementia, joint pains, and now, perhaps autoimmune disease.

You can protect yourself from your bad microbiome by starving them down by

• Avoiding refined sugars, refined carbohydrates and processed foods
• Avoiding (too much) alcohol
• Deliberately find ways to reduce stress as it has been shown to harm hormone balances and gut flora (bacteria) levels
• Minimize antibiotic use. (By and large, importantly, physicians decide this). Unfortunately, mass-produced meats, some dish washing liquids, soaps and hand cleaning gels contain antibiotics. Opt for non-antibiotic free range meat choices, regular soaps and non-antibiotic antiseptic cleaners
• Generally, follow the healthy living points listed earlier.

However even that is not enough. You must also give your good gut bacteria everything it needs to flourish.

EAT MORE PROBIOTIC FOODS such as:

Fermented foods including,

• Sauerkraut
• Meso soup
• Natural yogurt
• Tempeh
• Pickled foods
• Kimchi, kefir and more. 

Many exotic names to some, but your life is worth the time it takes to research, find and include in your diet. 

EAT MORE PREBIOTIC FOODS such as:

Polyphenols, including, green tea, 70% or above dark chocolate and dark berries

Fibers found in grains, seeds, vegetables and fruits such as:

• Oats
• Wheat bran
• Flaxseeds
• Legumes
• Asparagus
• Bananas and apples (no more than 1 or 2 fruit per day, manage your total daily sugar)
• Onions
• Garlic and more

It’s time to embrace a healthy change in your life, and consciously live and eat caring for your gut health. If you find it challenging to start, or to stay on track, or you need support, the InteKai System is a great option, so give us a call.