Wondrous Roots Radio Notes - Vibrant Health as We Age Part 1 - June 3, 2017

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SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 2017 – “Gaining & Maintaining Vibrant Health as We Age – Part 1” –

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DIET

AVOID PROCESSED FOODS - many of the truly elderly - say, people in their eighties and nineties, are the generation that saw the advent of canned, boxed, and frozen foods - along with microwave ovens - that made meals simple and convenient. However, processed foods are rich sources of many hidden dangers. Among them:

USUALLY HIGH IN SUGAR & HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP

PROCESSED FOODS ARE HYPER-REWARDING AND LEAD TO OVER-CONSUMPTION

PROCESSED FOODS CONTAIN ALL KINDS OF ARTIFICIAL INGREDIENTS

Here are the ingredients in the Atkins Advantage Bar, which is touted as "healthy!" - it's just another processed food product

Atkins Advantage Bar - Some Advantage!!!

then...

CAMPBELL'S TOMATO SOUP THROUGH THE AGES

Pretty simple, right? Watch the evolution... aren't things supposed to get better with time?

Preservatives: Chemicals that prevent the food from rotting.

Colorants: Chemicals that are used to give the food a specific color.

Flavor: Chemicals that give the food a particular flavor.

Texturants: Chemicals that give a particular texture.

MANY PEOPLE CAN BECOME LITERALLY ADDICTED TO PROCESSED FOODS

PROCESSED FOODS ARE OFTEN HIGH IN REFINED CARBOHYDRATES

MOST PROCESSED FOODS ARE LOW IN NUTRIENTS

PROCESSED FOODS TEND TO BE LOW IN FIBER

PROCESSED FOODS REQUIRE LESS TIME & ENERGY TO DIGEST

PROCESSED FOODS ARE OFTEN HIGH IN TRANS FATS & PROCESSED VEGETABLE OILS

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STAY AWAY FROM SO-CALLED FOOD SUPPLEMENTS SUCH AS ENSURE, BOOST - so often recommended by doctors!

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LIMIT SWEETS, BREADS, CEREALS & THE LIKE

Renowned neurologist David Perlmutter, MD, blows the lid off a topic that’s been buried in medical literature for far too long: carbs are destroying your brain. And not just unhealthy carbs, but even healthy ones like whole grains can cause dementia, ADHD, anxiety, chronic headaches, depression, and much more. Dr. Perlmutter explains what happens when the brain encounters common ingredients in your daily bread and fruit bowls, why your brain thrives on fat and cholesterol, and how you can spur the growth of new brain cells at any age. He offers an in-depth look at how we can take control of our “smart genes” through specific dietary choices and lifestyle habits, demonstrating how to remedy our most feared maladies without drugs. -

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BE SURE TO STAY HYDRATED! - Our bodies lose water content as we get older...