On The Oprah Winfrey Show today, Oprah and Dr. Mehmet Oz talked about the Calorie Restriction Diet and how the concept of long term calorie restriction as the number one keys to Longevity and slowing down the aging process.
While there IS incontrovertible evidence that chronic calorie restriction DOES increase life span- not only in animal models, but in humans as well- is it REALLY the lack of calories that are responsible for the longer life span?
The ‘typical’ calorie restriction diet is NOT simply about calories, but about nutrition and feeling full. So, the diet does not restrict calories by eating nothing but potato chips and Coke!
It does this by maximizing fiber and nutrients and eliminating anything that doesn’t do that.
What does the Calorie Restriction Diet Eliminate:
- Sodas
- Juices
- Alcohol
- Most Breads and Grains (not all)
- Junk food
- Processed and Refined Foods
- Refined Sugar
- Fatty Meats
- Most Dairy products
So, not only does the diet eliminate junk foods and empty calories, but it ALSO (virtually) eliminates wheat and dairy- the main Food Allergens that contribute to health problems.
It’s also approximately 70-80% Raw Food.
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So, while this diet IS calorie restrictive, a large part of its health benefits may not be from the calorie restriction aspect, but rather from its emphasis on:
- antioxidants
- high quality lean protein
- high quality fats
- large amounts of fiber
Sounds like a diet that the vast majority of us would benefit from, wouldn’t you think?
Really, this is a ‘back to basics’ common sense type of eating plan.
Most people don’t realize that their diets are making them SICK. The US has enormous amounts of :
- Heart Disease
- Diabetes
- Stroke
- Obesity
- High Blood Pressure
- Arthritis
- Depression
The vast majority of these illnesses could be practically eliminated with an eating plan like this! These illnesses are NOT the result of ‘bad genes’ or bad luck. They are a result of decisions that have been made throughout your life. If you have health problems, you can make the CHOICE to change them AT ANY POINT! Why not choose NOW!
Kerri Knox, RN- The Immune System Queen
Functional Medicine Practitioner
Immune System
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