PALEO DIET - FRIEND OR FOE?
Paleo diet is a huge craze right now, and although there are many positive and healthful aspects to the concept of paelo, I must give caution to those who are in remission from cancer or are battling cancer in pursuing a paleo diet.
In the "Quest for the Cure" series aired in September 2014 by Ty Bollinger, one of the guests speakers explained how animal meats promote cancer. I would have to dig out my notes to quote the alternative oncologist by name, my apologies, as I have no time for that at the moment. This is too important not to share...and with Christmas over many are now considering their path for healthier choices in 2015.
Because meat protein creates a "cloaking device" and puts a negative charge over cancer - immune cells (which also have a negative ion charge) cannot connect with the cancer cells to expel them (like charges cannot attract). By eliminating meat, the cloaking device is eliminated. White blood cells (negative) attract to cancer cells (positive) and apoptosis takes place (programmed cell death).
In the "Quest for the Cure" series aired in September 2014 by Ty Bollinger, one of the guests speakers explained how animal meats promote cancer. I would have to dig out my notes to quote the alternative oncologist by name, my apologies, as I have no time for that at the moment. This is too important not to share...and with Christmas over many are now considering their path for healthier choices in 2015.
Because meat protein creates a "cloaking device" and puts a negative charge over cancer - immune cells (which also have a negative ion charge) cannot connect with the cancer cells to expel them (like charges cannot attract). By eliminating meat, the cloaking device is eliminated. White blood cells (negative) attract to cancer cells (positive) and apoptosis takes place (programmed cell death).
Meat also increases fibrin in the body, which prevents oxygen from getting into cells. Many of my books, including Ty Bollinger's "Cancer Outside The Box" talks about the importance of a vegan diet for first 6 weeks of a cancer diagnosis to promote the body's own defense of consuming the protein in diseased cells (which it is programmed to do first) aka any present tumors.
I am 100% on board with the paleo idea of avoiding processed foods and artificial ingredients, but a diet that consumes more meat than plant based foods is promoting inflammation and acidic levels of pH, which both promote disease long term. I have talked to paleo enthusiasts...some whose bottom rung of the food pyramid is meat, others who place vegetables/ fruit on the bottom rung (which is far more healthy and preventative).
Regarding grains - and paleo enthusiasts seem to be very anti-grain - our brains require complex carbohydrates and WHOLE grain foods are important to our health. Grains such as quinoa, amyranth, millet, organic spelt, Teff, are examples of brain-healthy grains. All should be organic and definitely avoid any refined grain flours. The anti-cancer diets are also very much in favor of legumes and beans, and the successful alternative cancer treatment clinics around the world, incorporate plant based diets into their nutrition programs.
Sadly, I have a friend who was in remission from cancer for approximately 10 years. We reconnected a few weeks ago. I was explaining what I had learned in the Quest series, and she said, "well, that explains it". As it turns out, she had lost over 100 lbs and to lose it she went Paleo. She reported that her cancer is now back -stage 4. Her paleo diet was primarily focused on the consumption of animal protein.
I had tried to talk to my friend in 2010, when I had learned so much to take control of my own health. I tried to talk to her about the importance of avoiding processed foods, artificial ingredients, Omega 6 oils, and switching primarily to plant based foods - but she felt she was doing fine on her own. It is heartbreaking when you care about people dear to you and they are not willing to listen to holistic information... and at her doctor's suggestion, seems to be "getting things in order".
Russell Blaylock, MD (author of "Natural Strategies for Cancer Patients") - devoted two of his newsletters to the link between cancer and iron toxicity from the American, meat heavy diet. Granted, those who are physically active will utilize meat proteins more readily than those who are not. Cancer patients with O blood types require some meat in their diet, and may bring it back in after 6 weeks, up to 8 oz. per week.
Paleo, with a primary focus on meat, is not the answer to long term health. I see no evidence of promoting a meat-heavy diet in my library of alternative cancer protocols. The 80/20 rule seems to be steadfast and true for optimal health.
Rita Shimniok, Purely Living Wellness LLC. Article may not be reproduced or shared without permission.
Opinions shared are the personal reflection of Rita Shimniok, as a result of learning as much as possible on the quest in overcoming cancer.
I am 100% on board with the paleo idea of avoiding processed foods and artificial ingredients, but a diet that consumes more meat than plant based foods is promoting inflammation and acidic levels of pH, which both promote disease long term. I have talked to paleo enthusiasts...some whose bottom rung of the food pyramid is meat, others who place vegetables/ fruit on the bottom rung (which is far more healthy and preventative).
Regarding grains - and paleo enthusiasts seem to be very anti-grain - our brains require complex carbohydrates and WHOLE grain foods are important to our health. Grains such as quinoa, amyranth, millet, organic spelt, Teff, are examples of brain-healthy grains. All should be organic and definitely avoid any refined grain flours. The anti-cancer diets are also very much in favor of legumes and beans, and the successful alternative cancer treatment clinics around the world, incorporate plant based diets into their nutrition programs.
Sadly, I have a friend who was in remission from cancer for approximately 10 years. We reconnected a few weeks ago. I was explaining what I had learned in the Quest series, and she said, "well, that explains it". As it turns out, she had lost over 100 lbs and to lose it she went Paleo. She reported that her cancer is now back -stage 4. Her paleo diet was primarily focused on the consumption of animal protein.
I had tried to talk to my friend in 2010, when I had learned so much to take control of my own health. I tried to talk to her about the importance of avoiding processed foods, artificial ingredients, Omega 6 oils, and switching primarily to plant based foods - but she felt she was doing fine on her own. It is heartbreaking when you care about people dear to you and they are not willing to listen to holistic information... and at her doctor's suggestion, seems to be "getting things in order".
Russell Blaylock, MD (author of "Natural Strategies for Cancer Patients") - devoted two of his newsletters to the link between cancer and iron toxicity from the American, meat heavy diet. Granted, those who are physically active will utilize meat proteins more readily than those who are not. Cancer patients with O blood types require some meat in their diet, and may bring it back in after 6 weeks, up to 8 oz. per week.
Paleo, with a primary focus on meat, is not the answer to long term health. I see no evidence of promoting a meat-heavy diet in my library of alternative cancer protocols. The 80/20 rule seems to be steadfast and true for optimal health.
Rita Shimniok, Purely Living Wellness LLC. Article may not be reproduced or shared without permission.
Opinions shared are the personal reflection of Rita Shimniok, as a result of learning as much as possible on the quest in overcoming cancer.