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Our planet faces a lot of __________________
Our planet faces a lot of __________________
problems
But in some parts of the world, people live in a time of __________________ abundance of food, and an eagerness to be fit and healthy.
But in some parts of the world, people live in a time of __________________ abundance of food, and an eagerness to be fit and healthy.
over consumption
The supermarket is _______________ with options.
The supermarket is _______________ with options.
overflowing
We are poorly advised in nutrition, and easily vulnerable to __________________.
We are poorly advised in nutrition, and easily vulnerable to __________________.
We are bombarded by ______________ information about food, diets and supplements.
We are bombarded by ______________ information about food, diets and supplements.
After trying several new diets over the years, the main character decided to change my lifestyle by simply incorporating lots of ______________ foods into my diet.
After trying several new diets over the years, the main character decided to change my lifestyle by simply incorporating lots of ______________ foods into my diet.
The main character lost ________________ pounds.
The main character lost ________________ pounds.
I had many questions and concerns about nutrition and living this plant based lifestyle for the ________.
I had many questions and concerns about nutrition and living this plant based lifestyle for the ________.
For _________ he traveled across the country, and interviewed the world's top authorities on the subject.
For _________ he traveled across the country, and interviewed the world's top authorities on the subject.
The main character wanted to explore the idea of what is the _____________ diet for ourselves.
The main character wanted to explore the idea of what is the _____________ diet for ourselves.
The evidence is fairly clear that there really is an ____________ for humans.
The evidence is fairly clear that there really is an ____________ for humans.
The best diet for humans is one that is ____________, almost all calories coming from four principle food groups.
The best diet for humans is one that is ____________, almost all calories coming from four principle food groups.
I must say, there is a lot of confusion about __________ in our society.
I must say, there is a lot of confusion about __________ in our society.
________________ are not trained in the field of nutrition.
________________ are not trained in the field of nutrition.
______________ don’t get the opportunity to tell the public about the science of nutrition.
______________ don’t get the opportunity to tell the public about the science of nutrition.
The public is overwhelmed with the information provided by the public sector trying to _________________
The public is overwhelmed with the information provided by the public sector trying to _________________
We have 27% of people dying of __________.
We have 27% of people dying of __________.
25% of people dying of ________.
25% of people dying of ________.
10% of people dying of _____________.
10% of people dying of _____________.
4 5 percent of people are dying from __________________.
4 5 percent of people are dying from __________________.
In many cases a lot of our diseases are because of ________.
In many cases a lot of our diseases are because of ________.
Many of our diseases are based on our __________.
Many of our diseases are based on our __________.
Having a diet that is rich in _______________, is truly a great way to get you to good health.
Having a diet that is rich in _______________, is truly a great way to get you to good health.
Everywhere I go around the world, there's not a single person I've met that doesn't know that _____________ are good for them.
Everywhere I go around the world, there's not a single person I've met that doesn't know that _____________ are good for them.
We all know it. It's not about the knowing, it's about the ______.
We all know it. It's not about the knowing, it's about the ______.
Throughout history, rich people, the royalty, the pharaohs, the queens and the kings, the priests, the priestesses, the people that could afford to eat the __________.
Throughout history, rich people, the royalty, the pharaohs, the queens and the kings, the priests, the priestesses, the people that could afford to eat the __________.
Particularly when you live near the _____________ as you move north and south in latitude, then you end up eating more animal foods.
Particularly when you live near the _____________ as you move north and south in latitude, then you end up eating more animal foods.
And if you get far __________ like for example, the Inuit Eskimos, they are largely carnivores.
And if you get far __________ like for example, the Inuit Eskimos, they are largely carnivores.
But that's a small population of people that exists on the extremes of the environment. That's the __________ not the rule.
But that's a small population of people that exists on the extremes of the environment. That's the __________ not the rule.
This idea that we're hunter gatherers, is true, we're hunter gatherers. But mostly, we've been ____________.
This idea that we're hunter gatherers, is true, we're hunter gatherers. But mostly, we've been ____________.
One of the problems has to do with ________. It has to do with the fact that the gatherers were grandparents, women, and children.
One of the problems has to do with ________. It has to do with the fact that the gatherers were grandparents, women, and children.
The hunters were _________ and they got the glory.
The hunters were _________ and they got the glory.
The people who really provided the bulk of the calories, for most of the civilizations, through all verifiable human history, have been the _________.
The people who really provided the bulk of the calories, for most of the civilizations, through all verifiable human history, have been the _________.
How was I going to be able to live without animal foods? I didn't want to become nutrient _____________.
How was I going to be able to live without animal foods? I didn't want to become nutrient _____________.
And how about things like protein, calcium, and omega 3's? In my head, I always associated these nutrients with ___________ foods.
And how about things like protein, calcium, and omega 3's? In my head, I always associated these nutrients with ___________ foods.
It's almost impossible to design a ___________ deficient diet surrounding, you know, a variety of whole plant foods.
It's almost impossible to design a ___________ deficient diet surrounding, you know, a variety of whole plant foods.
What people need to know is there's never been a case of protein ______________ ever described in the world literature.
What people need to know is there's never been a case of protein ______________ ever described in the world literature.
Back to _________ when protein was discovered, it had this incredible reverence associated with it.
Back to _________ when protein was discovered, it had this incredible reverence associated with it.
But the evidence is very clear that ________ do not need to eat a lot of protein.
But the evidence is very clear that ________ do not need to eat a lot of protein.
Human protein needs are just a tiny ____________ of calories.
Human protein needs are just a tiny ____________ of calories.
If you were to eat the lowest protein foods, in the plant world, which would be foods like rice, you're at eight or nine percent protein you would not become protein ___________
If you were to eat the lowest protein foods, in the plant world, which would be foods like rice, you're at eight or nine percent protein you would not become protein ___________
Flashcards
Food Choice Confusion
Food Choice Confusion
An abundance of food options in supermarkets can lead to confusion regarding what to eat.
Nutritional Misinformation
Nutritional Misinformation
Misinformation about nutrition, diets, supplements, and health claims can be misleading and undermine healthy choices.
Plant-Based Diet
Plant-Based Diet
A plant-based diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes.
Positive Impact of Plant-Based Diet
Positive Impact of Plant-Based Diet
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Sustainability of Plant-Based Diet
Sustainability of Plant-Based Diet
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Optimal Human Diet
Optimal Human Diet
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Components of the Optimal Diet
Components of the Optimal Diet
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Nutrition Confusion in Society
Nutrition Confusion in Society
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Lack of Nutrition Training in Medicine
Lack of Nutrition Training in Medicine
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Ineffective Nutritional Communication
Ineffective Nutritional Communication
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Health Issues Linked to Diet
Health Issues Linked to Diet
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Benefits of Whole Plant Foods
Benefits of Whole Plant Foods
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Knowledge vs. Action in Nutrition
Knowledge vs. Action in Nutrition
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Dietary Health of Historical Elites
Dietary Health of Historical Elites
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Geography and Diet
Geography and Diet
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Women's Role in Food Provision
Women's Role in Food Provision
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Nutrient Deficiencies in Plant-Based Diets
Nutrient Deficiencies in Plant-Based Diets
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Animal vs. Plant-Based Nutrients
Animal vs. Plant-Based Nutrients
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Protein Deficiency in Plant-Based Diets
Protein Deficiency in Plant-Based Diets
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Human Protein Needs
Human Protein Needs
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Protein Content in Plant Foods
Protein Content in Plant Foods
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Evolving Understanding of Protein
Evolving Understanding of Protein
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Amino Acid Conversion
Amino Acid Conversion
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Iron and Plant-Based Diets
Iron and Plant-Based Diets
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Iron Absorption Enhancement
Iron Absorption Enhancement
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Calcium in Plant-Based Diets
Calcium in Plant-Based Diets
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Omega-3s in Plant-Based Diets
Omega-3s in Plant-Based Diets
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Nutrient Adequacy of Plant-Based Diets
Nutrient Adequacy of Plant-Based Diets
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Variety in Plant-Based Diets
Variety in Plant-Based Diets
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Study Notes
Food Choices Overview
- Our planet faces numerous problems related to nutrition and health.
- Some regions experience overconsumption and an abundance of food, prompting a focus on fitness and health.
Nutrition and Misinformation
- Supermarkets are overflowing with food options, creating confusion among consumers.
- There is widespread nutritional misinformation, leading to vulnerability to unreliable health claims and attractive packaging.
- Conflicting information about diets, supplements, and overall nutrition bombards the public.
Plant-Based Diet Impact
- The main character shifted to a plant-based diet, incorporating numerous plant foods for improved health.
- Achieved a weight loss of 50 pounds and brought blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels under control.
Long-Term Nutrition Journey
- Questions arose about sustaining a plant-based lifestyle in the long run.
- Traveled for three years interviewing authorities on nutrition and individuals with successful health transformations.
Defining the Best Diet
- Seeking the healthiest and most sustainable diet for current and future generations.
- Evidence suggests an appropriate diet exists for humans, akin to specific diets for other mammals.
- An optimal human diet consists mainly of calories from fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes; it is low in fat and high in fiber.
Confusion in Nutrition
- There is significant confusion surrounding nutrition in society, compounded by medical professionals lacking training in this field.
- Medical researchers often fail to communicate nutritional science effectively to the public.
Health Issues Related to Diet
- High mortality rates attributed to heart disease (27%), cancer (25%), stroke (10%), and diabetes/Alzheimer's (4-5%).
- Nutritional ignorance and poor lifestyle choices are linked to many diseases.
Importance of Whole Plant Foods
- Diets rich in whole plant-based foods are associated with better health outcomes.
- The public universally acknowledges the benefits of fruits and vegetables; however, knowledge alone does not promote healthy actions.
Historical Context of Diet
- Historical elites consumed meat but still faced health issues such as artery disease and obesity.
- Geography influences dietary habits, with populations near the equator consuming more animal foods.
Gender and Food History
- Societal views on hunter-gatherer roles often overshadow the contributions of women, children, and elders in providing sustenance.
- Women historically contributed significantly to calorie provision in civilizations, often overshadowed by male hunters.
Nutrient Sufficiency in Plant-Based Diets
- Concerns about living without animal products focus on potential nutrient deficiencies.
- Protein, calcium, and omega-3s are commonly associated with animal foods, but a balanced diet of whole plant foods provides adequate nutrients.
Protein Needs
- Designing a protein-deficient diet is nearly impossible with a variety of plant foods; no cases of protein deficiency are recorded in literature.
- Human protein needs comprise a small percentage of total calorie intake (about 2.5-3%).
Protein Sources
- Even the lowest protein plant foods, like rice, contain enough protein (8-9%) to prevent deficiency.
- General awareness and understanding of protein needs have evolved since protein's discovery in 1839, with humans requiring less than commonly assumed.
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