4: The 10 Universal Laws to Optimal Nutrition

1. Stick to fresh/frozen, real, whole foods and avoid packaged, processed food
2. Incorporate some form of intermittent fasting regularly and occasionally longer periods of fasting
3. Strive for high-quality properly raised/grown food (organic, non-gmo, wild, grass-fed, pasture-raised, etc.)
4. Consume a wide array of colorful plants and spices (“eat the rainbow”)
5. Avoid foods that cause inflammation in the body and be aware of how you feel after eating certain foods.
6. Keep your blood sugar stable. Don’t over-consume high-glycemic foods (aka starches and sugars). Control glycemic variability.
7. Whenever possible, stick to seasonal, locally grown foods. Some degree of variation in your diet is natural.
8. Consume plenty of healthy fats and avoid processed vegetable oils & hydrogenated fats (more details on this later)
9. Don’t overeat. Consume your food slowly and stop when you are full and satisfied, but NOT uncomfortably stuffed. Overly excessive food intake will lead to poor health outcomes even if it is healthy food.
10. Make meal time sacred. Eat with your loved ones. Eat slowly. Enjoy every bite. Adopt an attitude of gratitude during your meals and appreciate the nourishment your body is receiving.

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