an organic molecule that contains hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon.
plants use carbon dioxide from the air, water and soil with the energy of the sun to produce carbs through a process called photosynthesis
sugar, fibre and starch
carbs provide energy for both the body and brain
process fat by breaking it down into fatty acids
fibre: smooth elimination
digestive system converts them into glucose (blood sugar) which your body uses as energy for your cells, tissues and organs
categorized in two ways which vary by their chemical structure:
1. simple carbohydrates
2. complex carbohydrates
45-65 % of your total calories
holistic health perspective: consume more veggies and fruit then grains
avoid ketosis: total carb intake should exceed 100 grams a day and a healthier % sits around 30% of total calories
athletes: the carb ratio increases becuase the body needs more carbs for fuel to replace glycogen stores quickly
AKA simple sugars
they are quick sources of energy because they require little digestion
-fruit
-fruit juices
-milk
all contain simple sugars as well as valuble nutrients
fruit also contains fibre and milk also contains protein which both slow down digestion and help keep blood sugar levels from spiking too quickly
1 raw unprocessed honey (iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, vitamin B6, thiamin, ribofavin, niacin, pantothenic acid)
2 maple syrup (manganese, zinc, calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, antioxidants)
3 Molasses (iron, calcium, magnesium, selenium, vitamin B6)
4 Jam (not over processed)
5 Fresh Fruit and veggie Juice
candy
cereals
white bread
white noodles
white rice
table sugar
pop
agave
brown sugar
corn syrup
processed snack foods
processed jams
processed fruit drinks
even the ones with nutirents cause your blood glucose levels tor ise cery quickly
ingesting short-chain carbs leads to a rapid and steep rise in both blood sugar and insulin levels. about 1 1/2 to 2 hours after consuming simple carbs we experience renewed hunger attacks. leading to consuming more short chain simple carbs.
leading to insulin resistance
diabetes
tooth decay
poor nutrition
lowered immune system
yeast overgrowth (candida)
mental fogginess
emotional stress
ADHD
depression
anxiety
heart disease
cancer
adrenal exhaustion (symptoms of mental and emotional stress, sugar and salt craving, moodiness, general weakness and lethargy)
monosaccharides and disaccharides
composed of one sugar unit which means the body can digest and absorb this sugar very quickly and easily
composed of two sugar units and while they require some enzymatic breakdown, but they are still very easily converted to monosaccharides for absorption
- GLUCOSE (primarily combines with other sugars to form disaccharides)
- FRUCTOSE (which is found in feuits and veggies, and also combines with other sugars to form disaccharides)
- GALACTOSE (bonds to glucose to form the disaccharide lactose. Disaccharides consist of two monosaccharides joined together)
LACTOSE - sugar found in milk
SUCROSE - table sugar
MALTOSE - malt sugar, made up of two glucose units
scientific term for the commonly referred to syndrome known as "adrenal fatigue".
symptoms:
- mentally and emotionally stressed
- increased sugar and salt cravings
- moodiness
- general weakness and lethargy
- brain fog
- weakened immune system
- sleep disturbances
high cortisol levels produce glucose leading to INCREASED blood sugar levels
lowering of cortisol levels due to chronic stress leads to DECREASED blood sugar levels
facilitates the breakdown of liver glycogen with subsequent elevation of the blood sugar
1. you eat high sugar or high carb meal
2. the body releases insulin to put sugar into storage, but the insulin response is excessive with too much sugar being put into storage and not enough left in the blood
3. this results in a low blood sugar emergency by dumping adrenaline into the system. more symptoms follow from the high adrenaline, such as racing heart and anxiety
1. Insulin levels fall, and glucagon and epinephrine (adrenaline) levels rise
2. more glucose is released from the liver
3. growth hormone and cortisol levels rise
4. body tissue becomes less sensitive to insulin
5. more glucose is available in the bloodstream
1. stress
2. circadian rhythm dysfuntion (sleep deprivation)
3. chronic inflammation
insulin and glucagon
the bodys major anabolic hormone
its secretion and action governs tissue accretion of carbs, fat, and protein (hallmark of growth).
insulin is needed to unlock the glucose channel in the cell so that it can move the glucose from the bloodstream into the cells where it can be used as a source of energy.
when the glucose levels in the blood begin decreasing as a result of it being taken up by the cells and muscles.
preferred source of energy for your brain, NS and red blood cells
even when fat is used as fuel glucose is needed to effectively break down the fat and release energy
due to their chronically high blood sugar levels their insulin is either not being used properly in the body or is in short supply. therfore it cannot bring the blood sugar levels down
consuming a diet consistently high in sugar and refined grains, your body becomes desensitizied to insulin over time and will require more and more of it to do its job
1. helps keep you blood sugar level from getting too high (hyperglycemia) or too low (hypoglycemia).
2. promotes lipogenesis (fat deposition) and inhibits lipolysis (fats burning).
3. promotes inflammatory responses
another hormone produced in the pancreas, a counterbalance to insulin and works to keep your blood sugar levels stable
in the pancreas are responsible for releasing both insulin and glucagon.
insulin : beta cells
glucagon : alpha cells
when blood sugar is low, ahen a person has not eaten in a while or after exercise.
the process when glucagon signals the breakdown of glycogen (the primary carbohydrate stored in the liver and muscle cells) to glucose, which is released into circulation to provide immediate energy and to maintain blood glucose levels.
epinephrine can also stimulate glycogenolysis in the liver in times of extreme stress such as during the fight or flight response, resulting in the raising of the level of blood glucose which is completley unrelated to a drop in blood glucose.
the process when glucagon signals the liver to generate glucose from non- carbohydrate sources. the manor site of gluconeogenesis is the liver, with a small amount also occuring in the kidneys.
low blood sugar, is a condition caused by low blood sugar which can be accompanied by symptoms that include shakiness, dizziness, confusion, difficulty speaking, anxiety, and if not treated-coma and death
- with a protein rich meal
- with a surge in adrenaline
- with low blood sugar
produced by the bodys fat cells and it plays a crucial role in appetitie and weight control. to avoid gorging fat tissues expel leptin to tell your brain that the body is satisfied and it can stop eating
the more fat you have the more leptin you make the less food youll eat
the less fat you have the less leptin you make therefore you eat more
IN A PERFECT WORLD
compared to insulin resistance in that the body is overproducing leptin but the body and brain have stopped "listening" to leptins singmals. creating no drop in appetitie.
1. eat more = gain more fat
2. more body fat = more leptin in fat cells
3. too much fat = disruption of proper leptin signalling
4. the brain thinks youre starving = increased appetite
5. you eat even more = you gain even more fat
6. and the cycle goes on and on
- it is known as the satiety hormone and tells your body to stop eating when you are full
- it regulates hypothalamus brain cells signalling for satiety (you dont want to est anymore)
- it crosses the blood brain barrier and binds to receptors in the appetite centre in the brain
- it increases sympathetic NS activity, which stimulates fatty tissue to burn energy
you eat more (the brain thinks you must eat so that you dont starve to death)
reduced energy expenditure (the brain thinks we need to converse energy, so it makes us feel lazier and makes us burn fewer calories at rest = weight gain
- avoid processed food
- eat soluble fibre
- exercise
- eat protein
- eat healthy fats
- sleep
- lower your triglycerides
the hunger hormone
competes with leptin in a role in appetite and satiety.
made in the gut, stimulates brain activity which signals your hypothalamus to eat
sleep wake cycle
reward seeking behaviour
taste sensation
carbohydrate metabolism
ghrelin is increased during low calorie diets
often the reason why people gain their weight back
the body is triggered by ghrelin to think it is hungry when it is not
- avoid refined sugar foods, high fructose corn syrup, and sugar sweetened drinks, which can impair ghrelin respknse after meals
- eat protein at every meal, especially breakfast to help reduce ghrelin levels and promote satiety
1. candida
2. small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
when fungus takes over the beneficial bacteria in the large intestine
when bacteria from the large intestine migrates up into the small intestine and disturbs the natural balance of beneficial microbes
includes A POOR DIET RICH IN SUGAR, inflammatory ingredients, an imbalance in the gut flora and taking medications that can disrupt the gut flora?
- bloating
- digestive discomfort
- change in bowel movements
- fatigue and conditions
- toenail fungus
- athletes foot
- recurrent genital or UTI
- mood issues
- brain fog
- intense sugar cravings
a nutrient dense, anti inflammatory and sugar free diet
in addition to antimicrobial herbs like cloves and oregano and coconut oil
- it interacts with our immune system
- it interacts with and influences our genes
- it interacts with our environment
autoimmune disease
where the bodys immune system attacks the beta cells in the pancreas that produce insulin
OR
Insulin itself is destroyed by the immune system response
the body ends up not being able to produce much or any insulin on its own
becuase onset was during adolescent age but now it is starting at any age
LATENT AUTOIMMUNE DIABETES IN ADULTS
the main difference is the age at which it occurs and the speed of progression of the disease.
the loss of insulin occurs gradually rather then rapidly like type 1 diabetes
auto immunity
as a result from a variety of factors including leaky gut, food intolerances, toxic overload, and other imbalances
antibodies that could end up attacking insulin and insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas
lifestyle and diet choices (diet high in processed foods and refined carbs that are low in vitamins/minerals/antioxidants combined with a sedentary, high stress lifestyle and environmental toxins creates a perfect storm for type 2 diabetes to develop.
it is being overproduced due to a high intake of refined carbs which oeads to weight gain and insulin resistance.
the pancreas starts to no longer be able to produce high amounts of insulin resulting in less and less production of insulin overtime
aka Impaired Glucose Tolerance, a warning sign that a problem is developing with insulin resistance and glucose metabolism
insulin resistance developed during pregnancy.
inflammation
the link between sugar and Alzheimers.
high blood sugar leads to inflammation throughout your entire body and brain. chronic inflammation has been linked with the formation of the brain abnormalities that are hallmarks of Alzheimers disease.
- body aches
-brain fog
- chronic fatigue
- headaches
- low grade fever
- pain, swelling, redness, rashes
an elevated C-reactive protein level in the blood
the bodys inability to process sugars creates chronic inflammation throughout the body
such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and celiac disease where the hallmark is chronic inflammation resulting from the immune system attacking the body
a neurodegenerative and inflammatory immune conditions that causes issues throughout the body
inflammation if the arteries is a signature aspect of heart diseasess the result of plaque build up, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure.
low grade inflammation has been found present in the brains of those with clinical depression
take out sugar from diet
1. move your body
2. get enough sleep
3. reduce stress
4.eat regularily and eat well
5. add some cinnamon
balanced blood sugar by slowing digestion and helping to absorb the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K.
helps to reduce blood sugar levels by 29%
occurs naturally in fruits, veggies, and their juices as well as honey and was once considered a good alternative to sugar because of its low ranking on the glycemic index
high fructose corn syrup, whose glucose has been changed into fructose. it is derived from genetically modified corn.
metabolized the same whether it comes from corn syrup, cane sugar, beets or fruit. the difference is the AMOUNT of fructose in the food or beverage
HFCS overwhelm the bodys capacity to process it. it starts making fat from the fructose and sending them off into the bloodstream as triglycerides. high blood triglycerides are a risk for heart disease.
another issue is that fructose tricks your body into gaining weight by turning off your bodys appetite control.
it doesnt suppress ghrelin (the hunger hormone) and doesnt stimulate leptin (satiety hormone). which results in feeling hungry all the time even though youve eaten
25 grams per day of fructose and avoid HFCS completely
aka GI
a numerical system of measuring how much of a rise in circulating blood sugar a carb triggers
the higher number the greater the blood sugar response
a low GI food will cause a small rise, while a high GI food will trigger a dramatic spike
70 = high
69 = moderate
55 and less = low
a useful tool for determining the insulin response to foods, but just because a food may have a low rating it is not guaranteed to be good for you
takes a step further and gives a fuller picture than does the GI alone. it also takes into account how much of a carb is in a serving of a specific food and not just how rapidly a carb turns into sugar.
20- high
11-19- medium
10 or less- low
can impair your ability to regulate your appetite, therefore, resulting in increased consumption of calories.
made from the rearrangement of the chemical partnership of two amino acids - aspartic acid, phenylalaine and a small amount of mathanol.
can cause certain cells to become excessively excited to the point they will quickly die
made by replacing three select hydrogen-oxygen groups on sucrose (table sugar) molecules with three chlorine atoms.
-zero calorie sweetener
-600x sweeter then sucrose
can suppress beneficial bacteria on the gut, cause weight gain, and interfere with the absorption of nutrients and pharmaceuticals.
zero calorie sweetener
300x sweeter
caused cancer yet returned to the market later
- zero calorie herbal sweetener
- derived from a plant in the daisy family that grows in south america
-200-300x sweeter then sugar
-DOES BOT AFFECT BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS AND MAY AID IN WEIGHT LOSS, BLOOD SUGAR MAINTENANCE, AND BLOOD PRESSURE
3 more sugars, containing fibre, vitamins and minerals
take much longer to digest then simple sugars, so they dont raise blood sugar levels as quickly as simple carbs. instead they act as long-term fuel and contribute to energy production.
vegetables and whole grains are examples of complex carbohydrates
becuase it slows the conversion to simple sugars like glucose, and decreases your insulin level.
increases your insulin levels and interfere with your ability to burn fat. MOST COMMON CULPRIT CAUSING INSULIN LEVELS TO BECOME ABNORMAL
Oligosaccharides and Polysaccharides
contain - between 3 and 20 sugar units
roles - support immune function
- absorb minerals
- fscilitate digestive health
- form fatty acids
prebiotics becuase they feed the healthy bacteria in your gut
most complex type of carbs and contain more then 20 sugar units
starches and non starches
- supoort healthy blood sugar and cholesterol levels
- soothes the GI tract and joints
- modulates the immune system
- converts into glucose to be used as energy for your body
- provides nourishment for the beneficial bacteria in your colon (resistant starch)
the brain, thw germ and the endosperm
high in antioxidants and encourage the growth of good bacteria and helps to keep the colon clean.
good source of fibre and protein and are very high on vitamins and minerals
gluten is a general name for the proteins found in grains such as rye, barley and wheat.
gluten helps food maintain their shape, acting as a type of glue that holds the food togethef.
gluten has become an increasing health concern due to the glyphosate sprayed on it and its hybridized protein
nut flavour to the food
high in protein
high amounts of lysine and methionine (two essential amino acids) not frequently found in grains
high in fibre and contains calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorus in addition to vitamin A and C.
5x the iron and 3x the fibre then wheat
high gluten grain
"hulled" barley is the least processed and found only in natural stores
high in protein, niacin, folic acid, thiamine, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus
gluten free
plant
contains bioflavonoid rutin, high quality protein, folic acid, vitamin B6, calcium and iron
CAN BE MIXED WITH GRAINS SO CHECK THE LABELS
unhybridized strain of wheat
contain 40% more protein, 65% more amino acids, and is more digestable then common wheat
low in gluten
contains protein, pantothenic acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc
protein rich cereal grass
contains protein, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and phosporus
rich in antioxidants, protein, calcium, potassium, iron, vitamin A, thiamine and pantothenic acid.
some oats are considered gluten free others arent
highly nutritious and protein rich.
actually a seed
contains all 8 essential amino acids
considered a complete protein source
higher in unsaturated fats and lower in carbs then most grains
contains protein, calcium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin E, and lysine.
naturally high in vitamin B and E, protein, fibre, manganese, selenium, magnesium and tryptophan
marsh grass
contains protein, fibre, manganese, folate, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, niacin and iron.
low in gluten
contains protein, calcium, magnesium, lysine and potassium
easier to digest then most grains and is higher in balanced amino acids, fats and crude fibre than wheat.
contains protein, vitamin B, and minerals (iron and potassium).
two main varieties of whole wheat thag correlates with seasons (hard red spring wheat and hard red winter wheat).
high in fibre and low in gluten
high in both protein and gluten
b-complex, viramin E, protein, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium
due to the phytic acid content.
helps with digestion and assimulation.
amylopectin and amylose- two glucose polymers.
it resists digestion, and is known as resistant starch
improved insulin sensitivity
lowered blood sugar levels
cancer risk reduction
reduced appetite to aiding in the function of digestion
as a type of dietary fibre and are naturally found in many carbohydrate rich foods such as potatoes, grains, and beans, particularly when these foods are cooled
TYPE 1 : found in grains, seeds and legumes with a hard outer coating resists digestion
TYPE 2 : found in some starchy foods, including potatoes, and unripe green bananas
TYPE 3 : formed when certain starchy foods, including potatoes and rice, are cooked and cool. like when you cook a potato and then put it in the fridge overnight before eating it (be sure to eat it cold and not to re-heat it). the cooling turns into some of the digestible starches into resistant starches. it is also formed when pasta is cooked al dente (firm instead of soft).
TYPE 4 : chemically processed synthetic form created in a lab to be resistant to digestive enzymes
a protein molecule in gluten, that can provoke inflammation in people with sensitivites
upon digestion, the gluten proteins break down into peptides. when gliadin in gluten becomes water soluble it is free to bind to cells in your body. if you are sensitive your body will make antibiotics to gliadin and attack the cells gliadin has attached itself to, treating those cells as an infection.
- rice
- corn
- buckwheat
- millet
6-9 months
30-90 days
extreme gluten intolerance, a serious genetic autoimmune disease that interferes with the absorption of nutrients from food
damage occurs to the tiny hair like protrusions in the small intedtine called villi. in the small intestines the villi which plays a critical role in the absorption of fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals through the small intestine inti the bloodstream to be used by the body.
sugar units bonded together. fibre is categorized as a carb found in plants, but it does not act like other carbs.
- passed through undigested, cannt be broken down into sugar
- zero calories
- balances blood sugar
- promotes satiety
- assoc with lower risk of heart disease
- slows the rise of blood glucose after eating
soft fibre
lowers blood cholesterol
controls blood sugar
too much soluble fibre can create constipation
bulky
helps you feel fuller and promotes bowel regularity
30-40 grams per day
DV 21-38 grams per day
women who have more fibre are at a lower risk of obesity