Persistent Caloric Density Program

  Why Are Electrolytes Important For Your Body? Fluid Balance: Sodium, Potassium, and Chloride pull water into the bloodstream while Potassium keeps the water inside. They balance things between dehydration and overhydration. Nerve Function: Sodium, Potassium, and Calcium generate tiny electrical impulses that allow nerves to communicate. They are responsible for helping to transmit signals between your brain, muscles and organs. Muscle Contractions: Calcium and Magnesium help trigger muscle contraction while Magnesium helps the muscles relax.  Proper Heart Function: Potassium and Sodium are responsible for normal cardiac rhythm Nutrient Transport & Waste Removal: Electrolytes together work to move nutrients into the cells and remove waste products out them.  pH Balance: Bicarbonate, phosphate, and chloride help keep the acids and bases in proper balance to maintain somewhere around 7.35-7.45 which is crucial for enzyme and cellular function. What Are The Best S...

 Use this as guidelines for planning out your PCD menus. There is a large variety of options, whether you're on the go and need something quick or can sit down for a nice breakfast with the family.  Breakfast: Oatmeal with nut butter, whole milk, ceylon cinnamon, molasses or honey, blueberries, and walnuts or pecans Greek Yogurt with walnuts, honey drizzle and frozen berries Sourdough Toast with eggs cooked in butter and sliced avocado Protein Shake made with whole milk, oats, nut butter, chia seed and protein powder Cottage cheese, carob powder, shredded coconut, walnuts, flax seed oil, and honey Sweet Potato Scramble consisting of a baked sweet potato, honey, dried coconut, pumpkin seeds, ceylon cinnamon with scrambled eggs and avocado oil drizzle Quinoa breakfast scrambled with 1/2 c. cooked quinoa and scrambled eggs with spinach, bell pepper, feta cheese and olive oil Scrambled eggs, bacon, slice of sourdough toast with butter and honey drizzle Almond Butter with honey on ...

 Yes, there's differences even in sugar. Let's go down the rabbit hole.  American Sugar Supplies: Primary Source: GMO Sugar Beets & Sugar Cane Both of these products are used to make the bleached white sugar we see on the shelves of grocery stores with about 55-60% being made specifically of GMO sugar beets.  Secondary Source: HFCS (High Fructose Corn Syrup) The widest usage is in soda pop, but you can find it in most UPF's (Ultra Processed Food) today. The way we make HFCS is through the processing of GMO sugar beets.  European Sugar Supplies:  Primary Source: Sugar Beets that are NOT GMO but heirloom varieties since GMO's are actually banned in Europe.  Secondary Source: Sucrose (real non-GMO sugar) for soda pop and any UPF's.  Consumption Rates: American Sugar: 126-154lbs per year European Sugar: 77-99lbs per year Are some sugars more preferable than others due to their glycemic index? White Sugar: Highly processed, no nutritional qualities...

General Guidance First, Second- and Third-Layer foods should make up the bulk of your eating with Fourth Layer & Medicinal Beverages rounding out your intake. Pasta dishes must contain vegetables, fat and protein. Sauces cannot contain sugar except in the forms listed in the fourth layer.   Pasta mustn’t be cooked beyond al Dente as that increases the glycemic index. You need more meat, vegetables and fat versus pasta. Sweeteners listed in fourth layer must be added with other ingredients to dishes and not consumed alone or without proper foundational foods. No snacking, only fulfilling meals with the proper food combinations that encourage slow digestion and fulfillment. The fourth layer of foods is more flavor enhancers, not to be consumed in large portions but rather round out meals. Eat only whole and intact foods as the bulk of your diet. Do not eat while you are distracted, so no gaming, tablets, cell phones or tv watching while consuming meals. Low-fat foods can trigge...

Persistent Caloric Density refers to a food's sensory and its physical properties that cause it to feel more fulfilling.  PCD Foods are more substantial or heavy in the mouth or stomach relative to its caloric content. Foods that are high PCD give strong satiety signals, making consumers more aware of just what they are taking in.  Slow breakdown in the mouth  Dense Texture Low air incorporation High water content Requires a decent amount of chewing High fiber, protein or fat content Minimal "melt-in-your-mouth" sensation Increased satiety Slower consumption rate Reduced tendency to overconsume Since Americans are used to a pyramid shape for their food expectations, I put together something to help solidify what a PCD diet would look like. Please keep in mind I can't draw to save my life, so I'll do my best to establish good descriptions.  The Foundation: Bulky, slow-digesting, low in calorie per gram. While whole grains are most valuable, they cannot form the en...

What is your gut microbiome and what does it does?  Our gut microbiome is a very complex ecosystem that's made up of trillions of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microorganisms. Sometimes Dysbiosis happens, which is when your gut microbiome becomes imbalanced due to your dietary choices, antibiotic exposure, stress or environmental issues. * Digestive Health: Bifidio bacterium help break down carbohydrates, produce shot-chain acids, prevent diarrhea and constipation. It's important to help maintain the intestinal barrier to keep harmful substances out the blood stream. * Immune Support System: With up to 70% of your immune system actually in your gut, it's imperative that we take notice of the need for balance and restoration. In addition, Bifidio bacterium help regular T-cells and compete with pathogenic bacteria and produce substances that inhibit pathogens. * Inflammation Controls: Individuals with IBS, IBD, Obesity, and type 2 Diabetes have terribly low levels of Bi...