#1 Diet Plan For Humans

Episode Highlights:

(0:46) Every single day there is so much advice out there about diets, and that is paralysis by analysis. Health is actually very simple, but humans get in the way of that.
(2:27) Other than shock value here and there, the message about healthy diets is almost always constant.
(3:12) Diets are not complicated; the challenge is that there are different uses for different programs and dietary plans, and that can confuse people. Keto, paleo, vegan - are all strategies that we can use to gain different results.
(4:21) Orthorexia is the term for overdoing and overthinking that everything needs to be healthy, which has the opposite effect due to the constant stress about what you put in your body.
(5:15) Before you try to get fancy with diets and nutrition, get the fundamentals right first.
(6:20) The best and simplest diet plan that will get you rid of constant worry about what to eat - is called God's Garden and has five rules.
(6:50) First rule: If it comes from a root, a plant or a tree; and if it walks or swims - eat it. If it comes in a bag or a box, and you can't recognize its original form - don't eat it.
(7:50) Second rule: Food needs to be organic; it needs to be non-GMO. Organic means without pesticides and herbicides, which are the root cause of gut issues. Commercial vegetables are often overfarmed and have a deficiency in nutrients.
(9:15) Third rule: If it wasn't here 10000 years ago - don't eat it. Separate the food that needs to be farmed from the food that can be picked out of the forest.
(9:28) Fourth rule: If you do not know the answer to the first three rules - the answer is no, don't eat it.
(9:56) Fifth rule: Always take the best eating option available.
(11:06) Culturally we have built eating habits over time, and we eat foods not meant for humans. Koala eats only one type of food, it's the only food that fuels their body correctly. Humans are the same way - Snickers is not human food. Alcohol is similar; it's poison for our liver.
(13:54) FFP rule - every time you look at your plate check if you got fat, fiber or protein on it. Good oils help create strong lipid layer (outer level of the cell) which serves for protection and builds a strong immune system. Also, fats are good for the brain; we need good fats on a regular basis for proper brain function.
(16:55) Fiber comes from the complex carbohydrates, like kale and broccoli. Fats are the protectors, and fiber cleans the organism. We need around 30 grams a day (7-10 servings of vegetables), which many people don't do.
(18:28) Protein is the building block of cells, but be mindful about how much protein are you taking, don't eat too much of it.
(19:22) If you follow God's Garden diet plan, you can confidently say that you are eating the food for humans, without complicating anything.
(19:44) Diet plans like Keto, Paleo, Intermittent fasting are not bad, there is a time and place for them. Dr. Precourt uses the vegan diet from time to time, for cleansing purposes and to bring the inflammation down.
(20:35) A good diet is a foundation of health; it's not the end of be all for all health problems. If you are eating perfectly you are still going to be deficient in certain vitamins and minerals. Things like fish oil and magnesium are valid supplementation. If you have health problems despite eating well, then you need to figure out where the problems lie with a doctor, but at least you will know that diet is not the main issue.
(23:34) Be aware of bad eating habits and alcohol. Don't go cold turkey on alcohol and sweets; it will not stick.
(25:15) It would be best if you ate from God's Garden for as long as you live.

I suspect that you and I are not that different. I want to be energetic, have fun, and explore what life has to offer. To do this, it helps to be healthy. Health can be a simple topic, it doesn’t need to be complicated or frustrating. The truth is our bodies were designed to feel good and heal on their own. Our job is to help them along the way. Maybe even get out of the way. It’s a simple process: get educated, become empowered and take action!
-Doctor Bart

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