Deep Nutrition summary

Today, many countries are absolutely overrun by illnesses from cancer to heart disease. But while these medical issues represent an absolute epidemic among certain groups, there are others who hardly suffer from them at all.

Traditional cultures don’t have to deal with diseases like cancer since they know and apply the power of food. Just take an example from the beginning of the twentieth century, when explorers discovered that among the Hunza, a partially nomadic tribe of Afghanistan, cancer was non-existent, nobody needed glasses and it was not uncommon for tribal members to live beyond the age of 100.

Everybody knows that vegetables are good for your health. But vegetable oil is a different story, and the unhealthy nature of this common food product affects your brain. Here’s how.

Your brain is threatened by oxidation especially in the form of free radicals. Free radicals are molecules that are missing an electron and are therefore incredibly reactive as they constantly attempt to pull electrons from surrounding molecules. As these molecules seek positively charged particles, they transform otherwise functional molecules into toxic ones that can damage cells, causing inflammation and disease.

What do you think is the most dangerous drug in the world? Heroin? Cocaine? Well, sugar should be on the list as well.

This common food additive is more addictive than cocaine and causes cellular brain damage. Now you’re probably thinking, how is that possible?

Now that you have an idea of what to avoid, it’s time to learn what you should eat. This brings us to the author’s picture of optimal nutrition: The Human Diet. This concept relies on four pillars that are essential to all traditional eating regimens.

The first is to eat meat cooked on the bone. This is not only tastier meat, it’s also more nourishing. When meat is cooked on the bone and with skin or ligaments attached, glycosaminoglycans are released.

Lots of people today steer clear of wheat since it makes them feel poorly, but a simple switch to sprouted bread might clear up those issues. But what the heck is that?

Well, sprouting is an ancient technique that allowed humans to boost the nutritional content of their food. It’s a simple process wherein seeds or legumes are moistened over a few days to make them germinate.

Earlier you learned that there are two types of antioxidants: those that your body makes and those that you get from food. Now it’s time to learn about the foods that are loaded with the latter.

The good news is that lots of foods make this list, and you don’t need to buy fancy supplements or exotic berries to get all that antioxidant goodness. Many plant foods are already packed with antioxidants and are tasty to boot.