keep it simple: the power of raw fruits and vegetables
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Keep it Simple: The Power of Raw Fruits and Vegetables. South Texas Academy for Medical Professions Claudia Garza, RN BSN. TODAY’S PRESENTATION WILL COVER:. Chronic diseases that are typically seen in adults but are being seen in adolescents and even children - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Keep it Simple: The Power of Raw Fruits and VegetablesSouth Texas Academy for Medical ProfessionsClaudia Garza, RN BSN
TODAY’S PRESENTATION WILL COVER:• Chronic diseases that are typically seen in adults but are being seen
in adolescents and even children• Why choosing nutrient dense foods can help us prevent certain
illnesses• The kinds of nutrients that can be found in raw fruits and vegetables
and what those nutrients are capable of doing in our bodies• How we can incorporate more fruits and vegetables into our daily
diet• Sources for raw fruits and vegetables in our community• Where we can find reliable sources of dietary and nutritional
information so that we can continue learning and incorporating our skills into our families daily diets
ILLNESSES: PAST AND PRESENTOur environment, society and culture can impact our health
1900 causes of deathNational Center for disease statistics
• 1. Influenza/ Pneumonia
• 2. Tuberculosis
• 3. Diarrhea/enteritis
• 4. Heart disease
• 5. Stroke
• 6. Kidney disease
• 7. Accidents
• 8. Cancer
• 9. Senility,
• 10. Diptheria
Issues impacting death rates• Poor Hygiene
• Lack of vaccines and antibiotics
• Minimal public knowledge on disease processes
• Mininmal laws governing the sale and production of food and medications
• Lack of public water filtration systems
ILLNESSES: PAST AND PRESENTOur environment, society and culture can impact our health
2011 Causes of deathNattional Vital Statistics Report 10/10/12
• 1. Heart disease • 2. Cancer• 3. Chronic lower resp. diseases• 4. Cerebrovascular disease• 5. Accidents• 6. Alzheimer’s • 7. Diabetes• 8. Influenza / Pneumonia• 9. Nephritis• 10. Intentional Self Harm
Issues impacting death rates• Marketing of food• Processed /Convenience
food• Decreased physical activity• Chemicals / Preservatives
in our environment• Busy lives work, school,
community
ILLNESSES AFFECTING US AND OUR CHILDREN• Chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease and
cancer are not only the leading causes of death in our nation but are now affecting our children in increasing numbers
• Although obesity is not a disease, it has become one of the biggest risk indicators for many chronic illnesses
• http://www.window.state.tx.us/specialrpt/obesitycost/epidemic.php
• We are also seeing a rise in Gastrointestinal issues, allergies and sensitivities to food, mental/emotional disorders, autoimmune diseases
"Those who think they have no time for healthy eating will sooner or later have to find time for illness." - modified from : Edward Stanley (1826-1893) from The Conduct of Life
SO WHAT DO WE DO ABOUT IT?
WE CHANGE OUR BEHAVIOR
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We start choosing foods for their nutrients
Raw Fruits and
Veggies
Nutrients
Phytochemicals
Biophotons
Water
Enzymes
Fiber
ENZYMES
• Enzymes make sure that the chemical reactions that are need to take place in our bodies are occurring.
• They also serve as inspectors of quality control when it comes to our DNA replication
• They assist in the digestive process by aiding in breaking our food down to chemicals that can be used by our bodies
• Enzymes do not tolerate heat above 104 degree F. That is why it is important to get as much raw fruits and veggies as possible
What are NutrientsChemical elements that are essential for a living organism to maintain wellness
NUTRIENTS• Macronutrients – large chemical compounds
protients
fats
carbohydrates
Micronutrients – are smaller chemical elements that our body needs in small amounts
vitamins
minerals
and any other dietary chemical essential to normal growth, development and function
PHYTOCHEMICALS• Chemicals that plants have such as hormones that
are used to protect the plant, give the plant color, and smell but are also beneficial to us.
Other common name(s): antioxidants, flavonoids, flavones, isoflavones, catechins, anthocyanidins, isothiocyanates, carotenoids, allyl sulfides, polyphenols
American Cancer Societyhttp://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/complementaryandalternativemedicine/herbsvitaminsandminerals/phytochemicals
BIOPHOTONS
Very low level lights that cells from living organisms emit
FIBER• Part of a plant that we can’t really digest
WATER• Essential
How can we incorporate more fruit and vegetables into our daily diet?• Stop buying for convenience and plan ahead• Pack easy fruit and veggie snacks such as apples, carrots,
celery sticks • Try to fill half or more of your plate with veggies and fruits• Freeze fruits so that they can be cool treats• Puree veggies to make salsas and dips• Use large leafy veggies as wraps instead of breads or
tortillas• Prepare bags of salad so that you don’t have to prepare
everyday
Sources for raw fruits and vegetables in our community
• Farmers’ Markets• Flea Markets • Grocery Stores• Nurseries
Where can we get more information?• Our school library• Public library• Online websites like Medline Plus• Texas A&M agricultural extension office• Harvard school of public health website• Hospital community outreach courses
Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food –Hippocrates