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Why Plants Might Be The Root Of Your Health Issues — Whalespan

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Why Plants Might Be The Root Of Your Health Issues

Paul Saladino7m · 2023-02-11

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✓Well SupportedIndividuals with thyroid issues may need to limit cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and kale.✓Well SupportedEliminating vegetables from the diet may improve overall health and longevity for individuals with autoimmune or unresolved health issues.✕Not SupportedLeafy greens contain oxalates and isothiocyanates which can inhibit iodine absorption and negatively impact thyroid function.✓Well SupportedThe most nutrient-dense animal foods are meat and organs, and eliminating vegetables while focusing on these and fruits can lead to significant health improvements.Well Supported

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Animal fats such as butter, cheese, and goose liver are rich sources of vitamin K2.

✕Not SupportedOats contain significant amounts of phytic acid which chelates minerals and prevents their absorption, and most of this phytic acid survives cooking.

✕Not SupportedSpinach contains 545mg of oxalates per 100g, which are not degraded by cooking and contribute to calcium oxalate kidney stones.

✓Well SupportedKey vegetable nutrients can be obtained in more bioavailable forms and higher quantities from meat, organs, fruit, honey, and raw dairy.

✕Not SupportedPlants, particularly vegetables, leaves, stems, roots, and seeds, should be considered survival food rather than food for thriving humans.

✓Well SupportedVegetables contain defense chemicals that can cause gut issues, IBS, and potentially IBD in sensitive individuals.

✕Not SupportedHigh oxalate foods such as almonds, spinach, rhubarb, beets, and turmeric powder can cause issues and should be avoided.

◐Partially SupportedAn animal-based diet, including meat, organs, fruit, fruit juice, honey, maple syrup, and raw dairy, provides all necessary nutrients to thrive.

◐Partially SupportedThe USDA database may not accurately reflect nutrient content, for example, by not including Vitamin K2 in its assessments.

✕Not SupportedEven non-glutinous grains are not considered healthy for humans.

✕Not SupportedVegetables contain defense chemicals, neurotoxic non-protein amino acids, and can concentrate heavy metals.

✕Not SupportedLectins, such as gluten found in beans and grains, can cause gut inflammation and damage the small intestinal villi, potentially leading to Celiac disease.