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Originally Posted by Derek Pankaew  What does he recommend instead? (I suppose eating in-season fruits would solve the issue.) |
Where I live, it's only sunny for a few months of the year, and I don't spend a lot of time outdoors, so for the majority of the year I would have to stick with fruits like apples. Nothing out of season. I suppose if you live in California or Hawaii, it's a totally different story. You get enough Vitamin D from the sun.
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Yes, you will get enough EFAs from the 80/10/10 diet. Fruits contain small quantities of EFAs in the correct ratio for human consumption.
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Really? I thought only Hippophae and Elaeagnus Berries had EFA's. ??
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The fiber found in fruits is the digestible kind that helps digestion and absorption. The other kind of fiber (the indigestible kind) is, contrary to mainstream belief, unhealthy and can abraid the intestinal walls.
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From my studies to become a nutritionist, we need both. The fiber you're referring to is called soluble fiber which blends with water and forms a type of gel in the gastrointestinal tract. It slows down the food going through the system, making you feel full, promotes regular bowel movements and aids in weight loss (for those who are overweight). It also helps to regulate blood sugar levels, helps to lower cholesterol, reduces risk of heart disease and gallstones as well as removes toxins from the body.
As far as being abrasive to the intestinal walls, coarser vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, celery and root vegetables can either be lightly steamed to soften them or they can be juiced. Grains like oatmeal can be cooked to prevent scratching. About the only type of fiber you'd want to stay away from, especially if you're suffering from ileocecal valve problems is unsoaked grains like granola or bran from eating a bran muffin for example.