Diet Types

Question 1

Which blood type is thought to have the most robust immune system

Answer 1

AB

Question 2

Why is the blood type diet problematic?

Answer 2

Based on the theory that Lectins are problematic because they cause agglutination and inflammation and also bind to minerals limiting their absorption.

Therefore they are excluded. Legumes and grains are high in Lectins but also high in protein, fibre, B vits and other micronutrients with anti inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Instead soak in water for many hours to greatly reduce lectins.

Question 3

What are the macro nutrient ratios in the ketogenic diet?

Answer 3

75% fat
20% protein
5% carbs

Question 4

What is the purpose of the ketogenic diet?

Answer 4

To change the bodies primary fuel source from glucose to fat, putting the body into ketosis.

It does this by depleting glucose levels to the point where they are insufficient to support normal fat oxidation.

Question 5

What is ketone synthesis and why is it important for the brain?

Answer 5

When glucose are in short supply fat becomes the primary fuel for energy production but the brain cannot metabolise fatty acids so it can’t get its energy this way.

Luckily another fuel known as ketones are also made when glucose is in short supply. They are made overnight, when dieting or fasting.

Ketones can cross the blood-brain-barrier and supply fuel to the brain.

People often reported after an initial difficult period they feel a great sense of clarity in the brain 

Question 6

What is the difference between ketosis and keto acidosis?

Answer 6

Keto acidosis is where keto bodies exceed levels the body can deal with leading to a decrease in pH. It is seen with poorly controlled diabetes.

Question 7

What is the macronutrient breakdown in the blue zone diet and what is the 95/5 rule.

Answer 7

65% complex carbs (note the complex)
15% proteins
20% fats

95% of food is vegetables, fruits, herbs, grains, nuts, seeds, greens, and beans with extra-virgin olive oil to sauté and spices to see vegetables.

5% animal protein.

Question 8

Why might we worry about a ketogenic diet long-term?

Answer 8

It will be lacking in the broad range of plant-based foods - fruit/veg/grains that provide antioxidants, nutrients and FIBRE.

Question 9

When is a low fodmap diet indicated?

Answer 9

In people with poor gut motility, gut wall sensitivity and damage.

Who are prone to distension and bloating due to fermentation of certain carbohydrates

Question 10

Which food groups does the low FODMAP diet exclude?

Answer 10

Vegetables: artichoke, asparagus, cauliflower, garlic, green peas, mushrooms, onion, sugar snap peas

Fruits: apples, apple juice, cherries, dried fruit, mango, nectarines, pears, plums, watermelon
See you then
Protein sources:

Question 11

What is the difference between the gaps diet and the SCD diet?

Answer 11

SCD - specific carbohydrate diet
GAPS - gut and psychology syndrome diet

Both propose a causal link between GIT disturbance and various neurological, autoimmune and allergic responses.

Both are designed to support optimal health by improving the health and integrity of the digestive tract and promoting a symbiotic relationship with the  internal bacteria.

The way that carbohydrate is broken down and utilised.

Question 12

In what cases is a raw food diet not ideal for an individual?

Answer 12

When they have a cold constitution or when they have a weak digestive system (poor gut function, low HCL)

Question 13

What are five important benefits of fasting?

Answer 13

Gives the body a chance to rest for reconstruction and repair

• Reduces inflammation and oxidative stress
• Weight loss – reduction of adipose tissue

Improves cognition - BDNF helps to regrow Nerve tissue.

Improves mood and reduces stress

Improves blood lipid profiles

• Improve glycaemic control
• Promotes healthy aging
• Helps remove toxins
• Depending on the fasting program adopted, it should lead to a surge of antioxidants and nutrients for example from the vegetable broth or the juice diet 

Question 14

What are five contraindications for fasting?

Answer 14

Pregnant or breastfeeding.

Infants/children

Severe Liver, kidney or heart disease

Underweight/disordered eating

Heavy Medications load or meds that need to be timed around food – prescribed or recreational

Adrenal exhaustion

Diabetes (only under supervision)

Question 15

Why can there be a healing crisis when fasting and how can a crisis be quickly resolved?

Answer 15

A healing crisis can occur because of the release of toxins during the fasting phase.

How can a healing crisis be quickly resolved?
- Increase fluid intake so that you can flush away waste
- enema
- colonic irrigation

Question 16

What is meant by the 16/8 method of fasting?

Answer 16

Fasting for 16 hours and eating with an eight hour window.

Usually this would be having your last meal by 8 pm and then not eating again until 12 am well there’s some people choose to have their last meal at lunchtime and then have breakfast the next day

Question 17

What is a cleanse and rebuild fast?

Answer 17

A fruit based juice in the morning and a vegetable based juice or broth for the evening

Question 18

What general guidance would you give to a client about fasting?

Answer 18

How do we make this work for your life? When is the right time to start? How long can you do it for?

Needs to a pre phase in order to prepare for it

Thinking about when you do the fast and not during a stressful high energy time.

Question 19

What is involved in a six week pre-fast? What are the benefit benefits?

Answer 19

The idea is to eliminate the toxic burden by progressively cleansing an alkali over a six week period before the fast

week one: stop alcohol
Week two: stop caffeine and alcohol
Week three: stop meat, caffeine, and alcohol
Week four: stop dairy, meat, caffeine and alcohol
Week five:. Wheat, dairy, meat, caffeine, alcohol.
Week six:. Sugar, wheat, dairy, meat, caffeine, alcohol.

During this time,
- increase intake of alkali fruits and vegetables
- Drink lots of water

Question 20

Which minerals are bound most tightly with electrons which impede their absorption?

Answer 20

Calcium, iron, zinc, and phosphorus

Question 21

List 5 high FODMAP foods and 5 low FODMAP foods

Answer 21

High: garlic, onion, mushrooms, apples, mango, most legumes

Low: aubergine, red pepper, cucumber and zucchini, eggs, most nuts and seeds excluding cashews and pistachios 

Question 22

Which two nutrients might somebody following a vegan diet be most likely to be deficient in?

Answer 22

B12
D3

Question 23

In what situations might be inappropriate for a client to be on a raw diet?

Answer 23

If they have impaired digestion
If they have a cold constitution
If they suffer from poor circulation

Question 24

According to the blood type diet, it is recommended that those with blood type O should avoid which food group

Answer 24

Wheat and most other grains

Question 25

In the introduction phase of theSCD/GAPS diet how many grams of carbohydrate are allowed per day? SCD - specific carbohydrate diet GAPS - Hut and psychology syndrome diet 

Answer 25

No starchy carbs for up to 1 year in the introduction phase depending on the severity of the symptoms Stage two can last up to 1 1/2 to 2 years in which vegetables and fermented foods, meat, fish, eggs, and animal fats are added Stage three is a introduction phase where foods are introduced one at a time and in small amounts to be increased, if no digestive symptoms occur

Question 26

What are the ratios of fat carbohydrate and protein in the ketogenic diet?

Answer 26

Fat - 75% Protein- 20% Carbs - 5%

Question 27

Name four scenarios under which an individual would be contraindicated from fasting

Answer 27

Anorexia nervosa Pregnancy and breastfeeding Adrenal exhaustion Kidney disease

Question 28

Name five key components of the CNM naturopathic diet

Answer 28

Avoid drinking with meals Focus on local, seasonal, whole, fresh and organic foods  Free of artificial sweeteners; cows dairy; coffee; alcohol; table salt; junk/processed foods Food to eat according to the constitution Food combining principles are followed. For example, Eat fruit away from other foods, including vegetables

Question 29

Which diet base is much of its theory on the action of electrons (proteins) found on the surface of certain foods?

Answer 29

Blood type

Question 30

Which foods are excluded in a macrobiotic diet?

Answer 30

Dairy Meat Processed foods Nightshade vegetables

Question 31

By what mechanism does fasting support the body?

Answer 31

Energy can be redirected to self healing

Question 32

What is the macronutrient breakdown of the blue zone diet?

Answer 32

Complex carbs - 65% Fat - 20% Protein - 15% (animal protein of 5%) So 95% of the food is vegetables, fruits, herbs, grains, nuts, seeds, greens, and beans. Also extra-virgin olive oil to sauté and spices to season the vegetables. 5% remaining for animal protein.

Question 33

In order to obtain adequate amounts of omega-3 essential fatty acids, vegetarians must rely largely only conversion of what to what?

Answer 33

ALA to EPA and DHA – the biologically active forms