1. GLUTEN Difficult-to-digest protein found in wheat, rye, barley and spelt is the #1 autoimmune trigger and is implicated in 55 “diseases” by the New England Journal of Medicine. 100% compliance is required for optimal health.
2. SUGARS & SWEETENERS Excess sugar in all forms promotes obesity, cancer & autoimmunity. Avoid anything with High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS), agave and artificial sweeteners.
3. SWEETENED & GRAIN-BASED BEVERAGES Don’t drink sugar, gluten or neurotoxins. As above, excess sugar promotes obesity, cancer & autoimmunity. Avoid fruit juice, beer (contains gluten), and regular and diet sodas. Diet soda contains aspartame, a known neurotoxin.
4. PROCESSED FOODS Most packaged and fast foods spike your blood sugar, promote insulin resistance, and promote obesity, cancer & autoimmunity. Avoid “gluten-free” packaged goods and processed flours.
5. PROCESSED FATS Polyunsaturated and oxidized (almost always rancid) fats in vegetable oils promote inflammation, which promotes disease. Eliminate all processed vegetable oils except olive. Avoid margarine, shortening, and canola, corn, sunflower, safflower, and soybean oils, & hydrogenated fats (a.k.a., trans-fats).
6. GMOs (GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS) Your DNA does not recognize genetically modified “foods” and your immune system may revolt, leading to autoimmunity. Avoid GMO foods and CAFO (Conventional Animal Feed Operation) animals that are fed GMO grains & corn.
7. CONVENTIONALLY-RAISED ANIMAL PRODUCTS You are what you eat, and what your food ate. That includes GMO grains, hormones, antibiotics and the stress of confinement. Avoid CAFO meats & eggs, and low-fat or non-fat pasteurized dairy.
8. LEGUMES Legumes contain lectins, a naturally occurring toxin found in plants to ward off predators but which may have a hazardous effect in humans. Lectins can trigger inflammation and stimulate a hyper-immune response, which can lead to autoimmunity. Avoid lentils, peas, chickpeas, beans, soybeans and peanuts (which often contain aflaxtoxins, a liver-damaging mold.)
9. UNFERMENTED SOY (ALSO A LEGUME) The health risks of unfermented soy outweigh the benefits. Studies link soy to food allergies, thyroid problems and cancer. Avoid unfermented soy products and occasionally opt instead for organic (to ensure non-GMO) fermented soy options like natto, tempeh and miso.
10. DRIED & CANNED FRUITS Two words: excess sugar. Eliminate all dried and canned fruits.
11. TOXIC CHEMICALS Added chemicals -- used to alter flavor, color and texture, and extend shelf life -- are linked to cancer and autoimmune disease. Read labels and avoid anything with preservatives, artificial flavors & colorings.
12. BBQ BY-PRODUCTS & HIGH-HEAT COOKING Food cooked at very high temperatures creates carcinogenic compounds and has been shown to promote colon cancer. Marinate meats before grilling to minimize charring. Steam, sauté or bake your food at lower temperatures instead.
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