Food Seed

One Man's Food is
Another Man's Poison

This is the Ethos of the Food Seed and the questions we need to ask to establish a healthy and balance diet.

One diet doesn't fit all.
Why diets don't work long term?

What foods should we choose to eat to suit our metabolic type?
Which foods do our bodies thrives on?
What foods best fuel our bodies?

Why do we need to eat seasonally?
Innuit diet vs Jamaican diet

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The Importance of Eating Organically

Organically produced foods have no harmful chemicals, growth hormones, pesticides or herbicides. Foods are nutrient-dense and better for our gut flora, liver and kidney function.
Nutrient-dense food means our body feels more satisfied and we don't feel the need to eat as much.

Eating organically can reduce the chance of cancers.

It is also better for our environment as harmful pesticides are not sprayed and absorbed by the soil which can then enter the air we breathe and our water system too. Pesticides are deadly for insects, including our precious bees which are essential for pollination.

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The Vital Role of our Microbiome for Physical, Mental and Emotional Health

1) Helps to flush out toxins and waste from our body
2) Regulates our body temperature
3) Aids brain function
4) Helps produce saliva
5) Water protects our tissues, joints and spinal chord by lubrication and it helps to prevent arthritis
6) Helps prevent constipation
7) Helps dissolve water-soluble vitamins and minerals and other nutrients from foods
8) Improves blood oxygen circulation
9) Helps fight off illnesses such as hypertension, kidney stones, UTIs, exercise induced asthma etc.
10) Energises the body and mind
11) When we feel hungry, we are often dehydrated only
12) Dehydration can negatively affect the nervous system and the joints, potentially causing osteoporosis.

1) Helps digest foods
2) Supports immune system and
heart health
3) Helps with weight management by having an impact on metabolism, altering secretion of hormones and neurotransmitters
4) Digests fibres
5) Affects nervous system and
brain health
6) Plays a role in various intestinal diseases such as
irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease
7) Improves overall gut health
8) Helps control blood sugar and lowers the risk of diabetes

The Benefits of Drinking Pure Water

The Advantages of Eating Seasonally

Inuit diet vs Jamaican diet

Each season provides an array of fresh foods.
Inuit people need to sustain their energy to keep their body warm during long and cold winters,
therefore proteins and fats are their main diet which their environment provides.
On the other hand, the diet of someone from Jamaica consists of lean proteins and fruits
due to their warm climate.
If Inuit people and Jamaicans swapped their diets neither would do well and
it may even lead to illness and disease.
Our diet needs to follow a similar seasonal pattern so that our body functions better.
Seasonal foods have higher nutritional value, avoid overseas contaminants, taste better as they aren't harvested before they ripened.
They are more environment-friendly as there is less transportation, less refrigeration, fewer hot houses and less irradiation of produce.

FOOD PREPARATION

It is best not to overcook vegetables to keep their enzymes. Enzymes are very important proteins that aid in digestion, metabolism and cellular processes.

It is ideal to cook in stainless steel or ceramic pans to avoid harmful chemical release into the foods.

Processed and ultra-processed foods
(Contain trans fats & sugars)

Health risks: Heart disease, high levels of LDL (cholesterol), hypertension, obesity, cancer, hormonal imbalance, etc.

Break the "addiction" of sugar

Harmful foods to avoid

Plastic

Sugar can induce bingeing, withdrawal anxiety and craving. It can be considered addictive because it triggers the release of dopamine in the brain. Dopamine creates feelings of pleasure and reinforces the desire to consume more.

We all know how difficult it is to stop eating sugar!

Sugar can adversely effect eye and nervous system health.

Sugar is an immune system suppressor, it can cause anxiety along with various forms of cancer.

It's ideal to avoid high glycaemic index foods, including simple carbs to keep blood sugar levels low, especially before bedtime. A spike in insulin in the night can cause a panic state for the brain, adrenaline surges as a result and it can tire the heart and negatively affect deep sleep. Simple carbs can elevate blood sugar levels by 300% faster than sugar alone! We experience such severe sugar crash that the body thinks it is starving to death and goes into survival mode.

This results in the storing fat releasing cortisol and the brain even forgets to breathe!

Plastic releases oestrogen-mimicking chemicals, especially when the bottle is heated by the sun or warming foods in the microwave in Tupperware.

Higher levels of oestrogen are linked to different types of cancers such breast cancer.

In females it can cause fatigue, decreased sex drive, depression or anxiety, irritability.

In men it can manifest in a depressed mood and erectile dysfunction.

Filtered water is ideal or water stored in glass bottles.

Plastic is harmful to our environment too.

If you read the words:

“Sugar Free with Sweeteners,

Low-Fat and Fat-Free"

Think of the words:

"Chemical Sh*t Storm"

Fat-free products may have added sugars, starches and salt to replace the flavouring of the missing fat. Harmful chemicals can also be used during the process.

Artificial sweeteners can cause various negative health effects including potential links to increased risks of heart disease, stroke, metabolic syndrome and headaches. They can disrupt normal appetite regulation, possibly leading to weight gain and cravings for sugary foods.

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Flow your attention to cultivating your health as opposed to losing weight