PC DIETARY GUIDELINES |
PC DIETARY DANGERS |
| Avoid saturated fats |
Saturated fats play many important
roles in the body. They provide integrity to the cell membrane,
enhance the body's use of essential fatty acids, enhance the immune
system, protect the liver and contribute to strong bones. Saturated
fats do not cause heart disease. In fact, saturated fats are the
preferred food for the heart. Your body makes saturated fats out
of carbohydrates. |
| Limit cholesterol |
Dietary cholesterol contributes to
the strength of the intestinal wall and helps babies and children
develop a healthy brain and nervous system. Foods that contain cholesterol
also provide many other important nutrients. Only oxidized cholesterol,
found in powdered milk and eggs, contributes to heart disease. Powdered
milk is added to 1% and 2% milk. |
| Use more polyunsaturated oils |
Polyunsaturates in more than small
amounts contribute to cancer, heart disease, autoimmune diseases,
learning disabilities, intestinal problems and premature aging.
Large amounts of polyunsaturated fats are new to the human diet,
due to the modern use of commercial liquid vegetable oils. |
| Avoid red meat |
Red meat is a rich source of nutrients
that protect the heart and nervous system including vitamins B12
and B6, zinc, phosphorus, carnitine and Coenzyme Q10. |
| Cut back on eggs |
Eggs are nature's perfect food, providing
excellent protein, the gamut of nutrients and important fatty acids
that contribute to the health of the brain and nervous system. Americans
had less heart disease when they ate more eggs. Egg substitutes
cause rapid death in test animals. |
| Eat lean meat and drink lowfat milk |
Lean meat and lowfat milk lack fat
soluble vitamins needed to assimilate protein and minerals in meat
and milk. Consumption of low-fat foods can lead to depletion of
vitamin A and D reserves. |
| Limit fat consumption to 30% of calories |
30% calories as fat is too low for
most people, leading to low blood sugar and fatigue. Traditional
diets contained 40% to 80% of calories as healthy fats, mostly of
animal origin. |
| Eat 6-11 servings of grains per day |
Most grain products are made from
white flour, which is devoid of nutrients. Additives in white flour
can cause vitamin deficiencies. Whole grain products can cause mineral
deficiencies and intestinal problems unless properly prepared. |
| Restrict salt |
Salt is crucial to digestion and
assimilation. Salt is also necessary for the development and functioning
of the nervous system. |
| At least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables
per day |
Fruits and vegetables receive an
average of 10 applications of pesticides, from seed to storage.
Consumers should seek out organic produce. Quality counts! |
| Eat more soy foods |
Modern soy foods block mineral absorption,
inhibit protein digestion, depress thyroid function and contain
potent carcinogens. |
