Eating to Live:Battle of the Diets

We didn’t invent the practice of medicine…. we’re just changing the way it’s provided.

Enrique Saguil, M.D.

The First Health Approach

We didn’t invent the practice of medicine…. we’re just changing the way it’s provided.

Your TeamRic Saguil, MD

Jason Gruss, MDJoe Musolino, DC

Jennifer Green, NDKatrina Christie, LCPC

Tom Jordan, RDAimee Weber, EP

Emery Paredes, PTLori Szczupaj, MAYu Zhu, MD ChinaPaul Kolaski, DCCheryl Broderick

You

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Activity

We didn’t invent the practice of medicine…. we’re just changing the way it’s provided.

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Factoid

• 35.7% of all US are obese• In 2010, 1/3 of children and adolescents were

overweight or obese• Overweight or obese humans are at risk for

prediabetes, diabetes, heart disease, cancer

• Food industry• Pharmaceutical industry• Medical/Insurance industry• Nutriceutical industry

• Medicare/Medicaid• Dual working parents• No health insurance Joe/Jane

Billionaires

Broken-aires

We didn’t invent the practice of medicine…. we’re just changing the way it’s provided.

Our Main Event

Food

AMA

Rxpatient

The Challengers

Dr. Ric Saguil, MD Dr. Jennifer Green, ND Tom Jordan, RD

Anti-inflammatory Diet

Gluten Free Diet Paleo Diet

Prefight Weigh In

Diets are like religions • everyone thinks theirs is the right one and the

only one• Everyone wants to convert you to theirs• At their core, you’re usually getting a pretty

similar message• Do some learning, see what fits, and make an

informed decision that works best for you

Gluten Free DietJennifer Green ND

We didn’t invent the practice of medicine…. we’re just changing the way it’s provided.

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Gluten

• What is it?• Gluten is a storage protein in the seed or

kernel• Supplies needs of the seed when it begins to

grow• Composed of 2 smaller proteins – Glutelins– Gliadins

Role In Food

• Acts as a “glue” in food• Becomes sticky when flour is mixed with water• Main Functions:– Helps dough rise– Ensures product keeps its shape– Thickens cooking liquids, such as gravy

Where is it Found?

Found in wheat and other grains WBRO: Wheat Barley Rye Oat (Celiac Sprue

Association) Wheat is genetically modified

Removes nutrientsIncreases gluten content

Constitutes ~80% of proteins in wheat Gluten flour made by “washing out” starch and bran

Seitan = 100% gluten flour

Why Can it Be Dangerous?

• Body doesn’t recognize it as “safe to pass”• Poorly digested → becomes toxic• Immune system reacts pathologically,

producing inflammation• Gluten destroys healthy tissue through

molecular mimicry, or cross-reaction

Leaky Gut Syndrome

• Increased permeability of small intestine lining

Benefits of GF

• Reduce consumption of chemicals and artificial flavors

• Eliminate unhealthy foods• Increasing more fruits and veggies• Improved digestion • Increased energy• May aid in weight loss• May reduce risk of some illnesses• May lower symptoms of some illnesses

Disadvantages / Cautions

• Does not r/o additional food intolerances• Caution when reading labels • Replacing gluten with other products• Possible nutrient deficiency• Excess fat intake• Do be aware of cross-contamination • Don’t be deceived by other names• Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, “natural flavoring”

The Paleo Diet

Tom Jordan, MS, RD

We didn’t invent the practice of medicine…. we’re just changing the way it’s provided.

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The Concept

• Our DNA is the same as it was 10,000 yrs ago• Paleolithic man had no dairy, grains, refined

sugars, fatted meats • Eat the foods we were designed to consume • Much higher in protein than the “SAD” diet,

much lower in carbs

The Ground Rules

• Unlimited:– Lean Meats, Fish, Seafood– Fruits, Non-starchy vegetables

• Include:– Plant oils– Nuts– Honey

• None of These:– Cereals– Any Grains or legumes– No Dairy– No processed foods or sugars

The Upside• Bottom line: They eat a heck of a lot better

than even the best “SAD” Dieter• Lower Carbs + High Intensity Exercise =

Glycogen Depletion (3-10# water loss)• Simple Rules = Less Difficult to Follow• If all I can eat is fruits and veggies… I’m going

to eat a ton of fruits and veggies!

Concerns

• No Quinoa? No Beans? No Peas? Really?• Sustainability / Relapse

The Anti-inflammatory Diet

Ric Saguil, MD

We didn’t invent the practice of medicine…. we’re just changing the way it’s provided.

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Popularized the term

You probably know this….

• Foods hurt by causing release of stress hormone

• Foods hurt by carrying pesticide• Foods hurt by carrying bad DNA• Foods hurt by “accelerating” inflammation

You probably didn’t know this…

• Some foods release relaxation hormone• Some foods help DNA do it’s job• Some foods “accelerate” healing• Some foods “reverse” disease (due to SAD deficiencies)

(The basis to Anti-inflammatory eating is …

…take in nutrition that speeds up healing)

Foods that HurtDate of lecture 4/6/13

Inflammatory Foods

Use Food as Thy Medicine (Foods that Heal)

• Whole Food • Mostly plant based• Fat in the form of Oil (Omega 3)• Limit Red Meat• Limit Dairy• Increase Fiber

Anti-inflammatory

Foods

Just consider the idea of fiber and look what my average day consists of….

Breakfast

or

5grams 5grams

Lunch

8 grams

8 grams

8 grams

Snack

2-3 grams

2 grams

2-3 grams

5 grams – usually at night

Dinner

From 4-8 grams

…so the total amount of fiber for and average male American is 35grams daily, I just showed you 44grams and it just happened to be anti

cancer, anti heart attack, anti diabetes choices as well!

Anti-inflammatory summary

• Whole Food • Mostly plant based• Fat in the form of Oil • Limit Red Meat• Limit Dairy• Increase Fiber

• Less Chemicals• Less Cholesterol• Less Emotional Lability• Less Indigestion• Less Rash/Sinus/Cough• Less Constipation

Please visit http://www.drweil.com/ to see more details on Andy’s Anti-inflammatory Diet

Your winner?

All attempts at healthy change are winners

In Summary

• The only studied eating style to help with longevity has been the Mediterranean Diet (Lyon Heart Study)

• Sustainability of any change depends on individual planning (not everyone can “flip over” cold turkey)

• Reliable Information, Practical Application, Coaching/Obligation creates success

Not reliable!

FHA Reliable!

We didn’t invent the practice of medicine…. we’re just changing the way it’s provided.

Food is a Drug The Body is a Chemistry Lab

• Everything you eat causes a reaction in the body

• What and how much determines what reaction occurs

• Be particular, but not obsessive about what you eat

We didn’t invent the practice of medicine…. we’re just changing the way it’s provided.

Thank You

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COMMENTS?CONCERNS?

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Reading Pleasure

• Weight Loss With Self-help Compared With a Structured Commercial Program JAMA. 2003;289(14):1792-1798. doi:10.1001/jama.289.14.1792

Under way….

• Calorie Restriction• Alternate Day Restriction• 2/5 Restriction