My primary tool for dealing with nutrition and diet is a healthy dose of skepticism. We live in an age where science studies are conflicting and paid for with company interests. The information out there is conflicting. I follow the adage of: Trust thyself, know thyself. For the most part my body tells me what I can and cannot eat, through pressure changes within 1-2 hours of eating.
Body chemistry is incredibly complex, so I know what worked for me may or may not work for someone else.
-I use the Nutrition Data website to break down information on foods. It is definitely my go-to website: Nutrition Data.
Interestingly, if you are like me and need a high dose of anti-inflammatories to minimize the symptoms due to spinal pressure, ND has an IF rating system which basically will show you what foods will give you the best IF ratings. For example, garlic and ginger are high on the list. Google IF ratings and you can thumb through those and bookmark it. IF = Inflammatory ratings.
-Dr. Weil's Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid is also a good place to start. For a marker of overall health this will work well for a lot of people with spinal issues.
-I do recommend the Blue Zone Book as well. It's a National Geographic Based study that explored (from a non-objective viewpoint) what traits those who live in regions who lived to be 100 most often exhibit. The overview: a diet high in non-processed foods, much fruit and veg, moderate consistent exercise, and a good social structure. It varies as well, with some people preferring wine, some not. Some preferring dairy and pork, some completely vegan. So, information varies from region to region and makes it easier to look at a diet that fits your lifestyle better.
-I find the Nutrition Facts website helpful. There are a lot of interesting studies and info there. Much about fruits and vegetables, teas and coffees. Random scientific studies concerning food: Nuitrition Facts.
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