9: CARBOHYDRATES – Facts, Sugars That Comprise Them, Health Sources

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Here’s what Christine and Jimmy talked about in Episode 9:

1. Review of Nutrient Classes:
A. Water
B. Macronutrients
1. Proteins=18% of the body
2. Fats=15% of the body
3. Carbohydrates=2% of the body
C. Micronutrients
1. Minerals=4% of the body
2. Vitamins=1% of the body
2. Facts about carbohydrates
A. All green plants produce carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are starch and sugar. Carbohydrates are
made of three elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen.
B. There are 2 classifications of carbohydrates: complex (starches) and simple (sugars)
C. The sugars that make up carbohydrates come in many different forms:
1. Monosaccharides: most basic form of sugar; They cannot be broken down into more simple
parts; They are soluble in water.
2. Disaccharides: sugars that contain 2 monosaccharide residues. It is also called a double sugar.
These are also soluble in water.
3. Oligosaccharides: contain 2 to 6, rarely 10 monosaccharides. They can have many functions
like cell recognition and cell binding. They can play an important role in the immune response.
These are soluble in water and they are sweet to the taste.
4. Polysaccharides: like starch are composed of long chains of monosaccharide units bound
together by glycosidic linkages. These are complex carbohydrate that get broken down in the
mouth and the small intestine into simple sugars. The solubility of these varies. Some are not
soluble in water. (cellulose). Some are only soluble in hot water (starch). Some are readily
soluble in cold water (pullulan). Some can be sweet to the taste like sweet potatoes, but a lot
them are not sweet to the taste like regular potatoes, rice, legumes, and lentils.

How Carbohydrates Are Broken Down
Sugars
Larger Carbohydrates
Monosaccharides
Disaccharides Oligosaccharides Polysaccharides
Fructose (fruit sugar)
Sucrose Inulin
Starch
Glucose
Lactose Dextrin
Galactose
Maltose Cellulose
Pectin
Glycogen

D. You do not need to consume sugars in order to make them. Gluconeogeneisis.
E. When carbohydrates go through the refining process, they are stripped of their nutrients.
F. Eating excess refined carbohydrates and sugar can lead to nutrient deficiencies because excess
consumption of these can pull nutrients out of the bones and the rest of the body.
G. Carbohydrates, in the right forms like berries (in small amount with some type of fat added to it),
leafy greens and non-starchy vegetables (those we eat on a ketogenic diet), do have beneficial
uses in the body.
1. Carbohydrates provide a quick fuel source for the brain and proved a quick energy source for
muscles.
2. Carbohydrates help regulate the fat and protein you eat.
3. A lot of carbohydrates, especially leafy greens, provide a source of fiber which helps keep our
bowels moving regularly.
4. Carbohydrates help by lubricating joints.
3. Sources of Carbohydrates
A. The first kind of carbohydrate you should be eating is from leafy greens and non-starchy
vegetables. Try to eat as many colors as possible and in season. Our bodies weren’t made to have
every vegetable or fruit all year round. Try to incorporate raw vegetables.
B. Next, eat whole fruits. Don’t do fruit juices as they are higher in sugar and you lose the fiber
from the fruit when you just drink the juice. Stick to the low sugar fruits like berries and eat
them in season.
C. On a ketogenic diet, you can have squash, but make sure it’s the less starchy ones like zucchini
and yellow squash. You can even have spaghetti squash, but maybe not as often. Butternut
squash and acorn squash tend to be a little higher in starch. For those who are not eating a
ketogenic diet, you can add sweet potatoes in on occasion as well as yams, plantains, parsnips,
pumpkin, and others.

Nutritional Pearl for Episode 9:
Carbohydrates have many beneficial functions in the body but we do not necessarily need to eat them because our bodies can make them from protein.

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8: PROTEIN – Facts, Roles Of Amino Acids, And Food Sources

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Here’s what Christine and Jimmy talked about in Episode 8:

1. Review of Nutrient Classes:
A. Water
B. Macronutrients
1. Proteins=18% of the body
2. Fats=15% of the body
3. Carbohydrates=2% of the body
C. Micronutrients
1. Minerals=4% of the body
2. Vitamins=1% of the body
2. Facts about proteins
A. They make up about 18% of the body
B. They are the building blocks of our body
C. The human body uses about 50,000 different proteins to form 4 different things:
1. Nerves
2. Muscles
3. Organs
4. Flesh
D. Some proteins have specialized functions like
1. Enzymes which help with all biochemical processes
2. Some proteins are antibodies. Antibodies help to fight infection and destroy foreign invaders
that get into the body.
E. Proteins are essential for normal growth.
F. The help form hormones which help with regulation of metabolism and plays a role in just about
every important function of the body.
G. Some are hemoglobin. Hemoglobin contains red bloods cells which help deliver oxygen
throughout the body.
H. Proteins are needed for the blood to clot.
I. Proteins even help control the pH of the tissues and blood
J. Animal proteins are our only source of COMPLETE proteins. Proteins from animals contain all
of the essential amino acids needed PLUS many that are nonessential, meaning the body can
make those. Vegetables only contain incomplete proteins, meaning they do not have all the
essential proteins our bodies need. The 2 best sources of vegetable proteins are legumes and
cereal grains, neither of which we consume on a ketogenic diet.
K. Proteins cannot be properly utilized without sources of animal fat. This is why you see protein
AND fat in eggs, milk, fish, and meats.
L. Our ancestors ate mostly meat (nose to tail) and SUPPLEMENTED their diets with vegetables,
fruits, nuts, and seeds.
1. Our best source of zinc is from animal products
2. Usable vitamin B12 only occurs in animal products
M. A high protein, low fat diet can cause problems
1. Causes too rapid of growth
2. Causes depletion of vitamin A and vitamin D and some minerals, too.
N. Red meat contains cysteine which is essential for a healthy immune system.
O. The sulfur-containing amino acid cysteine is also needed for making glutathione, which is a
powerful antioxidant that helps prevent cell damage.
P. Those 50,000 proteins combine to make 22 different amino acids and the amino acids are
broken down into 4 different classes of amino acids
1. 10 Essential-the body can’t make these so we have to get them from outside sources.
2. 10 Nonessential-the body can make these.
3. 7 Conditional-the body can usually make these under normal circumstances, but a sickness or
stress might cause the body to not be able to make them.
4. 2 Nonstandard-these are not found in the human body but in a gutless marine worm

List of Amino Acids

1. Essential Amino Acids
2. Nonessential Amino Acids
3. Other Amino Acids
A. Isoleucine
A. Alanine A. Carnitine
B. Leucine
B. Asparagine B. Citrulline
C. Lysine
C. Aspartic Acid
C. Gamma-aminobutyric acid

D. Methionine
D. Cysteine D. Glutathione
E. Phenylalanine
E. Glutamine
E. Ornithine
F. Threonine F. Glutamic Acid
F. Taurine
G. Tryptophan
G. Glycine G. Cystine
H. Valine
H. Proline
I. Histidine
I. Serine
J. Arginine J. Tyrosine-thyroid function

Q. Roles of amino acids
1. Forming proteins
2. Helping with neurotransmitter production
3. Muscle production
4. Hormone production
5. RNA and DNA regulation.
3. Sources Of Protein
1. Fish and seafood that is wild caught. These should be mainly smaller fish to help prevent exposure
to heavy metals
2. Beef, lamb, buffalo, elk, goat, and more that is organic and 100% grass fed and grass finished
3. Poultry like chicken, turkey, and duck that is also organic and 100% pasture raised, and eggs
4. Dairy products from animals that are 100% pasture raised and organic. These include full fat
cheeses, full fat cottage cheese, full fat raw milk and cream, full fat yogurt and full fat, grass fed
butter.
5. Nuts and seeds like pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, pecans, macadamia nuts, pili nuts,
and pistachio nuts that have been soaked and sprouted

Note: These Amino Acids are not used as building blocks within the body but are still important.

4. Nonstandard Amino Acids (Not found in the human body)
A. Selenocysteine-discovered in 1986
B. Pyrrolysine-discovered in 2002 (found in a gutless marine worm)

Nutritional Pearl for Episode 8:
Protein is essential in the right kind and the proper amounts.

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7: MINERALS – Roles, Benefits, Signs Of Deficiency, And Food Sources

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Welcome to The Nutritional Pearls Podcast! Focusing on topics that include digestion, adrenal fatigue, leaky gut, supplementation, electrolytes, stomach acid, and so much more, “The Nutritional Pearls Podcast” features Christine Moore, NTP and is hosted by Jimmy Moore, host of the longest running nutritional podcast on the Internet.  Sharing nuggets of wisdom from Christine’s training as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Jimmy’s years of podcasting and authoring international bestselling health and nutrition books, they will feature a new topic of interest and fascination in the world of nutritional health each Monday. Listen in today as Christine and Jimmy welcome special guest Carole St. Laurent, NTP from foodhealthrive.com  a “real food” nutritionist. Carole uses local, properly prepared and nutrient dense foods to restore balance and support wellness, with bio-individual strategies aimed for success. Listen in as they talk all about minerals in Episode 7.

Here’s what Christine, Jimmy, and Carole talked about in Episode 7:

Minerals

1. Roles of minerals
A. Maintains proper pH balance in the body
B. helps transport nutrients across cell membranes
C. Maintains proper nerve conduction
D. Helps contract and relax muscles
E. regulates tissue growth
2. Breakdown of Macro and Micro Minerals
A. Macro Minerals-magnesium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Potassium, chlorine, sodium, and sulfur
B. Microminerals-Iron, zinc, copper, chromium, selenium, iodine, boron, manganese, molybdenum,
lithium (used to treat bipolar disorder), rubidium (required in smaller amounts in the body)
3. Uses/benefits of minerals
A. Electrolytes
1. Salt, for most people is not an issue so don’t be afraid of salt. It takes 7.5 grams of salt to raise
a normal systolic blood pressure reading 5 or 6 points (140 is considered high). Salt is not good
or bad. It’s whether it’s out of balance with potassium. (New York Times Article and JAMA
study (11/23/11 by Gina Kolata “Urinary Sodium and Potassium Excretion and Risk of
Cardiovascular Events”
B. Calcium-Bone remodeling
1. Cofactors needed for calcium
a. Systemic pH: normal blood pH should be between 7.35 and 7.45
1. When blood pH rises or becomes more alkaline, calcium is deposited into the bone.
2. When blood pH falls or becomes more acidic, calcium is deposited into the blood.
b. Hydration-electrolytes and water
c. Hormones-parathyroid in particular
d. Other Minerals (Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Boron, Copper, and
Zinc
e. Vitamins (A, D, E, K)-D needed with the Parathyroid to increase levels of calcium in the
blood
f. Essential Fatty Acids)-necessary to transport calcium across the cell membrane
g. Digestion (proper stomach pH (Between 1.5 and 3)
2. K2 (Activator X) –K2 needed to help get calcium where it needs to go
C. Zinc-healthy immunity, better wound healing, aids in stomach acid (HCl) production, DNA
synthesis
D. Magnesium-helps calcium do what it’s supposed to do
4. Endocrine system and minerals-each endocrine gland has a mineral on which it particularly
depends.
1. Pituitary Gland: Manganese
2. Thyroid: Iodine
3. Pancreas: Chromium
4. Gonads: Selenium
5. Adrenals: Copper-if adrenals aren’t functioning right, they can’t produce Aldosterone. If
Aldosterone levels are low, your body will dump salt through urination which will lead to an
electrolyte imbalance.
6. Prostate: Zinc

5. Signs of mineral deficiency
A. magnesium-heart palpitations, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite
B. electrolyte imbalances: fatigue, headache, muscle cramps
C. Zinc-Depressed immune system, low HCl production, slow wound healing
D. Calcium-numbness in extremities
E. Iron-anemia, feeling weak or tired
F. Potassium-muscle cramping, weakness, constipation, bloating or abdominal pain, irregular
heartbeat

6. Sources of minerals-our body can’t make minerals so we have to get them from our diet.
A. Calcium-milk, cheese, yogurt, broccoli, kale, Chinese cabbage
B. Zinc-oysters, beef, turkey, cheese, swiss chard, pumpkin seeds
C. Iron-meat, poultry, or fish, beef liver, clams, spinach, mussels, spirulina (seaweed), oysters, ginger
D. Magnesium-Almonds, cashews, seeds, green leafy vegetables (spinach)
E. Potassium-avocado, dark leafy greens, beets, cantaloupe, sardines

Nutritional Pearls for Episode 7:
1. DON’T BE AFRAID OF SALT!
2. Our body can’t make minerals so we have to get them from our diet.
3. Calcium is very important for multiple functions in the body

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6: DETOX – Toxins, Health Impact, Systems Involved In Detoxification, Ways To Detox

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Welcome to The Nutritional Pearls Podcast! Focusing on topics that include digestion, adrenal fatigue, leaky gut, supplementation, electrolytes, stomach acid, and so much more, “The Nutritional Pearls Podcast” features Christine Moore, NTP and is hosted by Jimmy Moore, host of the longest running nutritional podcast on the Internet.  Sharing nuggets of wisdom from Christine’s training as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Jimmy’s years of podcasting and authoring international bestselling health and nutrition books, they will feature a new topic of interest and fascination in the world of nutritional health each Monday. Listen in today as Christine and Jimmy welcome special guest Daniele Brose to talk all about detoxification in Episode 6.

Here’s what Christine, Jimmy, and Daniele talked about in Episode 6:

1. Definition of toxin: any substance that creates irritating and/or harmful effects in the body
A. External sources: pollution
B. Internal sources: cellular wastes
C. Any substance if too much, like water, sodium and almost all nutrients (in certain situations
can cause a toxic environment
2. Toxins are everywhere
A. Air and water pollution
B. Radiation
C. Chemicals
D. Poorly digested foods
E. Heavy metal exposure
F. Bacterial/Parasitic/Fungal overgrowth
3. Detoxification is always taking place. It’s the way the body heals and repairs itself.
A. The vast majority of detoxification happens when we sleep. This is why it’s not good to eat
to close to going to bed. If we eat too close to going to bed, the body has to focus on
digesting the food rather than the detoxification process.
B. All the systems of the body have to be functioning properly before detoxification can take
place
1. Diet: processed, lifeless food is seen as a toxin to the body
2. Digestion: If you aren’t digesting correctly, the detoxification pathways can be blocked
3. Blood Sugar Balance: Blood sugar imbalances stress the liver and deplete the B vitamins
which aid the liver in the detoxification process
4. Fats: fat tissue helps to protect the body from the toxins because the toxins are stored
there; the fat we consume keeps the bile flowing. The bile is what removes the toxins from the body through the intestinal tract
5. Minerals: detoxification can create acidic blood. Minerals, in particular calcium, help
buffer this affect
6. Hydration: helps keep the body flushing properly; needed to perspire properly; keeps
blood flowing so toxins can be carried to where they need to go.
4. Systems involved in the detoxification process:
A. Cardiovascular System-blood carries oxygen and nutrients to every cell as well as carrying
away metabolic debris; blood helps cleans detoxification sites like the liver; blood clears the pathway for the immune system
-Blood is the first thing to be affected by toxins. Once affected, it carries the toxins
throughout the body affecting other systems.
B. Lymph System-lymph (interstitial fluid) flows through the lymph nodes where bacteria and
viruses are filtered out; helps prevent the liver from getting overburdened
C. Digestive System-not only does the digestive system physically break down food, but it also
does the following:
1. Scans food for invaders (bacteria, parasites) and filters them out
2. Detoxifies poorly digested, fermented toxins
3. Eliminates toxins and other unusable substances from the body
-Organs of the digestive system that are particularly important to detoxification are the
liver and gallbladder (cleanses and purifies blood) and intestines (provides a barrier from
the rest of the body and has good bacteria which aid in detoxification)
D. Urinary System-kidneys filter the blood to remove cellular waste (some water and bile
pigments)
E. Skin-sweat glands act like a second kidney; sweating is a very effective way to help
remove toxins from the body.
F. Respiratory System-lungs eliminate carbon dioxide;
5. Examples of detoxification methods
A. Dry Brush Massage-helps keep lymph moving
B. Bouncing Exercises
C. Enemas/Colonics/Purgatives (anything that helps cleanse the body of feces)
D. Sweating Therapies-Exercise

All bodily functions must be working properly before you attempt to do a detoxification protocol

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