Your Lack of Energy: Explained

When you have health concerns, the first thing you must ask yourself is, what prevents your body from fixing it?

Indeed, your body is a fantastic creature programmed to self-heal. You are born with this mechanism.

In other words, all the symptoms your body sends you are SOS signals that something went out of order. So, next time you get a symptom, don’t rush to a chemist; try to find and eliminate what caused it.

Elimination steps to take

Usually, I recommend starting with fundamental things (trust me, most of your problems lay in their area of impact):

Detoxification
Sleep
Diet

Detoxification is the process of eliminating toxins and wastes from the body to avoid chronic illnesses, cancer, and other heavy-duty conditions. If you already have them, it can help you fix the problem quicker and more effectively.

Sleep is a crucial way of restoring your energy so that you can function without pain, mental issues, or hormonal changes.

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The diet allows you to consume and, most importantly, use nutrients your body needs to prosper and self-repair. Here I am sharing the top 5 antinutrients in your everyday foods which might be preventing you from good nutrient assimilation (aka body fuel for the self-healing mechanism):

Top 5 antinutrients in your everyday foods

1. Lectins

Food Source: Cereal grains, fruits, legumes, nuts, seeds, vegetables.

Clinical Implication: Gut issues, inflammation.

To Reduce: Autoclaving, boiling, fermentation, germination, or soaking.

2. Oxalate

Food Source: Beet greens, beetroot, legumes, cereal grains, nuts, potatoes, rhubarb, sorrel, spinach, sweet potatoes, Swiss chard.

Clinical Implication: Inhibits calcium absorption and increases calcium kidney stone formation.

To Reduce: Boil, prepare with high-calcium foods, soak, or steam.

3. Phytates

Food Source: Cereal grains, legumes, nuts, pseudo cereals (amaranth, quinoa, millet), seeds.

Health issues: Inhibits iron, zinc, and calcium absorption.

To Reduce: Boil, ferment, germinate, or soak.

4. Goitrogens

Food Source: Kale, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, turnip greens, Chinese cabbage, broccoli, cassava, millet.

Health Issues: Hypothyroidism and goitre; inhibit iodine uptake, leading to thyroid dysfunction

To Reduce: Cook or peel skins of fruits and nuts.

5. Phytoestrogens

Food Source: Flaxseeds, soy and soy products.

Health Issues: Hormonal dysfunction, increased risk of breast cancer.

To Reduce: Boil, steam, or ferment.

Bonus: Tannins

Food Sources: apples, beans, berries, cocoa, grapes, nuts, stone fruits, tea, and whole grains.

Health Issues: Inhibit iron absorption, which negatively impacts iron stores and your energy levels.

To Reduce: Boil or steam.

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