List of foods that are dangerous to consume Part 1

I thought I would list many of the foods that are now dangerous to eat, and the reasons behind it. This is going to cover the basics, as it would take a lot of material to cover each one in detail. I would suggest to do your own investigations, paying special attention to who sponsored or payed for the study or information you come across.

Fish and Seafood- Numerous studies now confirm that almost all seafood contain a toxic mix of heavy metals and other xenobiotics, with the most damaging culprit being mercury in the methylated form. This form of mercury is incredibly dangerous, as the absorption  is very high in this form. Methyl mercury is the most dangerous form of mercury, and seafood is now loaded with it. Pregnant women, and anyone with compromised immune systems should especially stay away from it, due to its highly damaging effects. Those who wish to keep optimal health, or work towards it should consider seafood the poison it is, and has so unfortunately become. I particularly love seafood, and when the studies confirmed this, it was such a disappointment.

http://www.heavymetaldetox.net/Research%20Articles/heavy%20metal%20content%20of%20canned%20tuna.pdf
http://www.heavymetaldetox.net/Research%20Articles/Hg%20contamination%20in%20fish.pdf
http://www.detoxmetals.com/content/MERCURY/Mercury%20assessment%20FDA.pdf

GMO organisms- This includes the oils to avoid as they are sure to be genetically modified. Oils to avoid are: corn, soy, cottonseed, and canola. Bear in mind avoiding anything containing these oils, unless specifically marked gmo free. Other gmos on the market are: wheat, sugar from beets, some varieties of zucchini and crookneck squash. One must take into account all the derivatives made from these gmos such as: corn syrup,  aspartame, rennet used to make cheeses and most milk containing rbGH. To find out the foods that contain gmos, and the ones that do not, please check the link below. If there are any doubts that gmos are harmful, feel free to search the topic on Mercola.com. That is not my site or anything, but Dr Mercola does have some links to some great studies that are missed by the mainstream, and he usually has the references at the bottom for comfirmation. As far ad I can tell so far it appears that most of them are from independent studies, not funded by pharma companies like many others.

http://mercola.fileburst.com/PDF/GMObrochure.pdf 
http://search.mercola.com/Results.aspx?q=GMO&k=GMO

Conventionally grown, non organic produce- Yes, unfortunately regular conventional fruits and vegetables are not grown the way they used to be, and as a result their very nature has changed as well. These fruits and veggies and other grains and so forth have been shown to contain toxic levels of heavy metals and chemicals that harm the body, while simultaneously being deficient in the very nutrients they are supposed to contain. These toxic elements are one of the main causative factors in disease, and thus for preventive means and to recover from something major, this problem needs to be addressed. There is a saying that is really ringing true- you can pay the farmer now, or the doctor later.. please research this topic very carefully.

http://www.detoxmetals.com/content/ENVIRONMENT/Toxic%20Fertilizers.pdf  
http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_19023.cfm

Processed foods- If it does not take at least a short amount of time to cook, then stay away from it. Foods that are premixed, packaged or processed foods such as microwave dinners should be avoided. These foods will contain gmo ingredients, sugar or sugar containing products, chemicals and other xenobiotics, as well they will be devoid of vitamins and minerals as well. These food will clog your intestines, create their own health problems, and is one of the major causative factors in disease. Treat these like poison, and only consider the options available at health food stores, or those stores containing healthy brands. One should avoid all processed foods whenever possible, even the healthy brands as it a important step when it comes to optimizing health.

Sugars- Many many health problems find one of their root causative factors to be the high consumption of sugars, alcohols and refined carbs that translate into sugar in the body. Contrary to what most have heard, even too much whole grains contribute to this problem, although the grains with their bran and other layers removed are considered the worst. When the body consumes sugar or simple carbs the liver has to convert these foods and process them. When alcohol or a simple carbs is absorbed the liver, it converts them into sugar. The brain by restoring homeostasis causes the pancreas to secrete insulin, which shuttles the sugar(and anything harmful like mercury) into the cells to restore proper blood sugar. This action creates a myriad of problems over time, along with other causative factors in disease. I have not even scratched the surface in explaining  the dangers of consuming sugar, and I would recommend doing the research on this topic if you have any doubts. Many many body processes are adversely effected when sugars are consumed on a regular basis. They should be considered as a rare treat, and only consumed on a special basis, and even then one should look for all natural items, free of such products as high fructose corn syrup, which is quite harmful to the body.
Chemicals- This would apply to both personal items like toothpaste, and foods and anything else you come into contact with. Don't be bothered by the nutritional facts too much, pay more attention to the ingredients. If you see a chemical(most of the time its that word that you never heard of) in it, pass it for a more natural product.  Look for truly natural products, and do not be fooled just because it says all natural. By law, a company mas say something is 'natural' when in fact it is not. Look for real natural ingredients and organic whenever possible, and pay attentioin to who is making the product. We as consumers need to be highly proactive in checking who is making the product, as most of the major brands are always trying to slip something harmful into it unawares; as these cheaper ingredients allow them to make more money off the product, although its to your detriment. Pay attention to what company is sold to whom, as many times these large companies will buy out a small successful business, then change the ingredients to make the product cheaper to produce, when they fail to see WHY that company was so successful- which is they had a truly all natural organic product that was toxin free. To sum up a lot, look for all items that come into contact with your body to be toxin free, no matter if its food, toiletries or makeup, check into the toxin levels in these products. All these toxins contribute to our toxic body burden, and it is these things which are the true causes of chronic diseases, or so called idiopathic. I think we need to listen to what Jack Lalanne said "if its man made I don't eat it.' Smart man.

 


 

Aaron Taylor's Guide to Natural Health

Modern medicine loves to look at Hippocrates as the father of mainstream orthodox medicine, but he would have shuddered at what it has become. The focus has shifted from putting the care of the patient first, to putting the making of money as the most important factor. Our standard medicine does not look for the cause of the disease or condition, but only on how to suppress it with drugs, in affect harnessing the problem, which will only lead to more serious and costly issues later on. This system of greed is why so many don't get proper care and oftentimes feel hopeless. This ongoing study guide will seek to educate one on making the right choices now, so they can avoid that system in the future. Its how to truly be healthy, and to be in the best shape of your life both internally and externally. It starts though with you, and your realization that you have to be active in your diet and what you do. That requires personally accountability and discipline, but the payoff is well worth it. Once you adjust to your new commitment following through will become much easier.

Having studied nutrition over the years I will have to admit that this topic was one of the most complex and challenging. One reason is the countless and opposing views on what we should eat and our diet. One will say that the best diet is vegetarian, one will say meat eating in moderation, one will say low protein, one says low carbs, how is one to know? One diet says that if I am a certain blood type I should not eat these fruits, or this vegetable. You will hear all sorts of conflicting reports of people having a great response with this diet or someone living long on this diet. How does one sort through all of this and know what is the diet that their body needs? Ah ha. Did you catch it? That was the first clue. The question one has to ask is "what should I be eating?" Not your friend, or your neighbor but you. One of the first steps one takes is realizing that your body is different and had different needs and requirements than others. There is no one size fits all diet. This is a important thing for people to realize, if you are to lose that weight or to recover from some ailment and just to have good health. Understanding that people have different molecular needs can really help to get someone on the right track. Knowing your own molecular needs will help you to achieve optimal health.

Aaron Taylor's Guide to Healthy Living

True Healthy Living: Aaron Taylor's Guide to Healthy Living

Understanding what your body needs specifically as it relates to proteins fats and carbohydrates is extremely important to the health of the individual. An imbalance, especially if its drastic can lead or contribute to a host of problems including metabolic syndrome, diabetes, heart disease and even cancers. Although the further breakdown of what we need is important, especially since most lack many of both the trace and major nutrients, our first focus will be on what is simple and foundational, and then I will build on that.
One of the most important tests that can be done to find out what is the right diet for you is called Metabolic Typing. You can find out for free by taking the test here. http://nutritionaltyping.mercola.com/
This test is something that many of the holistic doctors are now starting to use and even some maiinstream MDs are using it due to its effectiveness and simplicity, coupled with common sense. Metabolic typing has had some tremendous success in treating the person as a whole, and in some cases such as diabetes is integral. Metabolic Typing also teaches to pay attention to your body, paying special attention to how you feel after eating meals and even in general. One often overlooked source of valuable data comes from the person itself, as most doctors do not know how to listen to their patient. Proper care always considers the patients input, and in fact seeks it out as a major source of information in regards to how progress is coming along. Metabolic typing helps determine what your body needs. Some are considered protein types. These need more protein and fats than others, and too much carbohydrates, especially simple forms leads to problems for these. You have the carbs types who do not need as much protein and fats, and do well on a higher carb diet in the form of mostly vegetables. If they consume too much fat or protein than they tend to develop certain problems. Most fall into one of those two categories, however some fall somewhere in between. It is important thing to mention that these are guidelines, and don't constitute neglect by minimalizing consumption of the other nutrients that are needed in smaller quantities.

Organic or not?

Organic is a term that is used to reflect the way a vegetable is grown; too be more specific it means to have used no synthetic or man made chemical fertilizers, no pesticides or herbicides. The fertilizers instead come from composts, different types of manures, certain pulverized rocks and other natural ingredients. As well no man made chemical pesticides at all are used, and only plant based all natural bug deterrence/killer sprays are allowed. No herbicides are allowed to be used as well. Just taking a step to eat organic as much as possible is one of the biggest steps to eating right and achieving a optimal healthy state. It is well known that there quite a high number of different pesticides and chemicals that adversely affect our health that we consume on a regular basis through non organic conventional vegetables and grains. Many samples tested of these chemical fertilizers contained significant levels of heavy metals that the plant uptakes into its tissues and are consumed later on after cooking. Some of these toxins are very dangerous, and thus its important to eat as natural and free of these toxin containing fertilizers as much as possible, and one of the best ways to do that is to eat organic.  Bear in mind that if you run across farmers that are not certified organic, but they practice organic or higher standards I would by all means support them by purchasing from them. The organic label has of course has big business stamped all over it, so one still needs to shop wisely. The goal is not the label or name organic, it is to have fresh toxin free nutritious foods. If you do your homework usually one can eat this way. Ultimately, if possible I would recommend looking for good quality heirloom seeds and grow your own organic fruits and vegetables, and herbs, enough to be self sufficient at least for the produce.