FOOD FOCUS:

• sweet

• salty

• heavy

• warming

• cooked

• fatty

• avoid: cold

WHAT ARE LECTINS?

Lectins are proteins that bind to carbohydrates.

They are found in most organisms, including humans, where they play a role in cell communication, tissue development, and immunity.

Plants produce lectins as a defense mechanism (in other words, to protect against being eaten).

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STATE OF STRESS

"I am distracted + rushed." = IMPAIRED DIGESTION

"aka "FIGHT OR FLIGHT" or SYMPATHETIC

VS

STATE OF RECEIVING

"I am calm + intentional." = OPTIMAL DIGESTION

"aka "REST AND DIGEST" or PARASYMPATHETIC

Lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium, and aluminum are the heavy metals of most concern to human health.

Even very small amounts can cause serious consequences.

They compete with other essential minerals, leading to nutrient deficiencies, gut dysbiosis, decreased bone density, anemia, enzyme & hormone dysfunction, DNA & mitochondria damage, impaired nerve signaling, and cell death.

1. almonds - handful

2. mixed nuts - handful

3. sunflower or pumpkin seeds - handful

4. nut butter + celery - 2 Tbsp

5. coconut flakes - handful

6. olives - cup

7. artichoke hearts - cup

8. snap peas - cup

9. berries + heavy cream - cup

10. cacao nibs - small handful

11. pickles - 6 spears

12. avocado -1 whole

13. raw carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, celery, cucumber - cup

14. seaweed snacks - 20 sheets

15. cottage cheese - cup

16. cheese - palm size

17. plain Greek yogurt - cup

18. jerky - palm size

19. deli meat - palm size

20. hard-boiled eggs - 3

21. canned fish + shellfish - tin

22. hummus - 4 Tbsp

23. chia pudding (seeds + milk) - 1/2 cup

24. guacamole + veggies - cup

25. kale chips - 2 cups

26. cucumber + cream cheese - 2 Tbsp

27. grapefruit - half

28. egg salad - cup

29. tuna salad - cup

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Castor oil has been used therapeutically for centuries to reduce inflammation, support detoxification, and promote digestive motility. This seed contains large amounts of ricinoleic acid, which is an omega-9 fatty acid with laxative properties. Applying an external castor oil pack is a gentle way to promote detoxification by stimulating bowel movements, particularly if constipated.

1. I have dry, flaky skin or dandruff.

2. I sunburn easily.

3. I crave fatty or greasy foods.

4. No matter how much lotion I use, my skin is still dry.

5. I experience nausea after eating large amounts of fat.

More commonly referred to as "leaky gut", intestinal hyperpermeability is a condition in which the gut barrier is compromised, leading to a heightened immune response, endotoxin absorption, increased inflammation, and adverse GI symptoms.

Optimize detoxification "backwards". If phase 1 is up-regulated before 2 & 3 are open, the system can become backed up with inflammatory intermediates.

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While mast cells play an essential role in the immune response, they can also become overstimulated (known as mast cell activation syndrome or MCAS).

Oral allergy syndrome is an IgE-mediated immune reaction to foods that contain similar proteins to seasonal pollens.

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