REID values the role that our friends, the Microbes, play. In addition to supporting human cells, REID works to support the microbes with their favorite thing to do: fermenting fiber in the large intestine. The fiber they love can be found in Biome One and Two.
Examples of food in Biome One are kale, chards, collard greens, the green tops of carrots and beets, cabbages and fennel.
With the same goals and provision of fiber as Biome One, high fiber vegetables include asparagus, broccoli, carrots, artichokes, onions, squashes and brussel sprouts. Variety is key!
If your body is not used to so many vegetables, it's not unusual to feel uncomfortable or sick in the beginning (think bloated, gassy or any other fun term...). While we always recommend speaking with your health professional first (see giant disclaimer in the footer), we suggest you consider thinking of this as a symptom that can be improved rather than a condition to be worked around. Start with lower ratios, cooking them versus eating them raw, and utilizing smoothies.
We mainly stick to olive, avacado and coconut oils - raw and unrefined - paying attention to smoking points (avacado oil for cooking, coconut oil for baking). Avacados and olives are also found here, along with seeds, nuts, and fatty meats. (Remember, peanuts are not a nut and are not recommended.)
If you heard of REID, you may have already heard of the term, "happy meat." The best meat comes from a happy animal. Unprocessed meats, salmon, eggs, almonds, walnuts, pecans, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, and beans can all be found in Biome Four.
Biomes Five and Six are the smallest on the plate (limited or even avoided if needed for treatment). Red potatoes, sweet potatoes, zucchini, quinoa, wild rice, and legumes can all be found in Biome Five.
Consuming whole fruits usually doesn't take much convincing, and they may even help as you're working towards a greater ratio of high-fiber vegetables. It's best to limit or avoid high glycemic fruits like bananas, pineapple, and mangos. Other fruit options include berries, oranges, grapes, lemon, kiwi, tomato, and cucumber. (Yup, tomato and cucumber.)
The REID Food Pyramid recommends unlimited herbs and spices, which is why Brevi thought a volcano was a better suited structure. Herbs are full of nutrients and naturally discourage fermentation in the small intestine.
Variety is key though! Consider oregano, basil, cilantro, lemon grass, ginger, sage, peppermint, lemon balm, turmeric, garlic, black pepper, nutmeg, parsley, thyme, marjoram, dill, and mint, among many others. Fresh is great, or consider dried from reputable, clean sources. It is advisable to refrain from powders, which break down glutamate.
Consider all the...
REID values the role that our friends, the Microbes, play. In addition to supporting human cells, REID works to support the Microbes with their favorite thing to do: fermenting fiber in the large intestine. The fiber they love can be found in Biomes One and Two.
Examples of food in Biome One are kale, chards, collard greens, the green tops of carrots and beets, cabbages and fennel.
With the same goals and provision of fiber as Biome One, high fiber vegetables include asparagus, broccoli, carrots, artichokes, onions, squashes and brussel sprouts. Variety is key!
If your body is not used to so many vegetables, it's not unusual to feel uncomfortable or sick in the beginning (think bloated, gassy or any other fun term...). While we always recommend speaking with your health professional first (see giant disclaimer in the footer), we suggest you consider thinking of this as a symptom that can be improved rather than a condition to be worked around. Start with lower ratios, cooking them versus eating them raw, and utilizing smoothies.
We mainly stick to olive, avacado and coconut oils - raw and unrefined - paying attention to smoking points (avacado oil for cooking, coconut oil for baking). Avacados and olives are also found here, along with seeds, nuts, and fatty meats. (Remember, peanuts are not a nut and are not recommended.)
If you heard of REID, you may have already heard of the term, "happy meat." The best meat comes from a happy animal. Unprocessed meats, salmon, eggs, almonds, walnuts, pecans, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, and beans can all be found in Biome Four.
Biomes Five and Six are the smallest on the plate (limited or even avoided if needed for treatment). Red potatoes, sweet potatoes, zucchini, quinoa, wild rice, and legumes can all be found in Biome Five.
Consuming whole fruits usually doesn't take much convincing, and they may even help as you're working towards a greater ratio of high-fiber vegetables. It's best to limit or avoid high glycemic fruits like bananas, pineapple, and mangos. Other fruit options include berries, oranges, grapes, lemon, kiwi, tomato, and cucumber. (Yup, tomato and cucumber.)
The REID Food Pyramid recommends unlimited herbs and spices, which is why Brevi thought a volcano was a better suited structure. Herbs are full of nutrients and naturally discourage fermentation in the small intestine.
Variety is key though! Consider oregano, basil, cilantro, lemon grass, ginger, sage, peppermint, lemon balm, turmeric, garlic, black pepper, nutmeg, parsley, thyme, marjoram, dill, and mint, among many others. Fresh is great, or consider dried from reputable, clean sources. It is advisable to refrain from powders, which break down glutamate.
Consider all the...
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