Common Questions People Ask

Here are some of the most common questions that I get from patients:

Why are peanuts not on phase 1?
They have been eliminated from phase 1, due to the fact that a lot of people have allergies to peanuts. I want to eliminate all of the highest allergy risk foods, in phase 1. Also, peanuts aren't as high in omega 3 fatty acids.

Why is olive oil bad to use in cooking?
Olive oil has a lower smoke point than other oils like palm or coconut oil. The smoke point is when an oil turns into a hydrogenated oil (aka Trans Fat). Coconut oil, on the other hand, doesn't require you to cook at such aggressive temperatures. Cooking at lower temperatures also helps to preserve the enzymes in the food, that help aid in the digestion process. Olive Oil is good for drizzling on foods and okay if you cook under the 350*F mark.

I thought Saturated Fat was bad for your cholesterol levels. How is Coconut oil good for you, if it has high amounts of saturated fat?
I always preach moderation is the key element to always remember. Saturated fat is fat from animals and plants. We as humans were meant to eat plants and animals. We were not designed to digest and convert refined foods into nutrients. Eating moderate levels of the good saturated fats actually has numerous benefits to our health. The good fats make up the cell membrane of all cells in our body. I'm not a fan of eating spoon fulls of coconut oil daily, like you may read is good for your health; too much of a good thing can be bad. It is the trans fats (hydrogenated fats) that are really harmful to our body. Hydrogenated fats mean that the fat molecule is surrounded by hydrogen atoms. Anything can bind or link to a hydrogen atom. This results in fats clinging to everything in your body. Trans fats are found in a lot of refined products.

Why is cow's dairy not in phase 1, but there are goat products?
Studies show goat products are the closest thing to your mother's milk. Most people aren't sensitive to goat products like they are to cow products. The pasteurization process of cow's dairy, to meet FDA standards, strips all the essential nutrients needed for good digestion. Probiotics are the good bacteria found in the large intestine, which break down your food. Your food has to be broken down, so you can absorb the nutrients through the intestinal wall. When killing the bad bacteria that may be in the milk, they also kill all of the good bacteria. This makes it hard for the human body to digest cow's milk products.

Why is aspartame bad?
Splenda is made from methanol, aspartic acid, and phenylalanine. When methanol is heated, like in the body, it is converted to formaldehyde. This is the fluid used to preserve dead bodies. High amounts of methanol cause blindness or neurological damage. The best sweeteners are all natural. These include Stevia, Agave Nectar and Honey.

Is Sugar-Free and Fat-Free food Healthy?
Anytime a product says sugar free or fat free, but still taste good, more than likely there is some kind of chemical substitute that has been used. These chemicals trigger your pancreas and brain to react the same way, as if it were real sugar. Reduced fat or sugar products are typically the same way. Best rule of thumb: Eat Living Foods that haven't been altered! Not Processed!

Why is decaffeinated coffee and tea bad?
The process that is used to decaffeinate tea and coffee is all chemical. If you have to have that warm cup of "Pick Me Up" make it the real thing. You don't want to put chemically processed "taste like" products in your body.