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Nutrition / Nutrients

 

The information is not exhaustive, and is subject to constant revision - It is not a substitute for advice, treatment, or recommendation from healthcare professionals.

Foodstuffs                                                                                                                                                                                                  

“You are what you eat” - “You are what you digest, absorb and assimilate may be a better expression”.

 

No matter what your diet is, if your body does not digest and absorb  nutrients from the foodstuffs it will be unable to assimilate them the body then becomes deficient in essential nutrients required to function well and maintain itself.

 

Meat - Provides Protein, Iron, Zinc, B Vitamins                                                                                                                                    

Other sources:

•  Complete proteins - Fish, Eggs, Tofu, Soya Products, Beans, Lentils and Peas combined with Whole Grains.
• Iron - Dark Green Vegetables, Blackstrap Molasses, Beans.
• B Vitamins - Unrefined Grains.
• Zinc - Eggs, Pumpkin Seeds, Fish, Oysters and Wheat Germ.

 

Dairy - Provides protein, calcium, B-vitamins, vitamin A, zinc (youghurt is a prime source of pro biotic bacteria).                

Other sources:.

• Probiotics -  Soya Yoghurt and Miso
• Protein and Calcium - Fortified Soya Milk, Sardines, Salmon, all Bony Fish, Tofu and Sesame Seeds and Green Vegetables such as, cabbage, broccoli etc. Most grains are a good source of Vitamin B.

 

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Fish - Provides protein, a selection of minerals, oily fish is a prime source of omega-3 fatty acids.                                            

Other sources:

• Omega-3 fats eicosahexaenoic (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) can be digested directly from:
• Oily fish.
• Fish oil

Can also be manufactured in the liver from (alpha linolenic acid (ALA), present in:

• Flax Seeds.
• Hemp Seeds.
• Pumpkin Seeds.

 

Eggs - Provide B complex vitamins, vitamin A, protein, iron, some zinc.                                                                                  

Other sources:

• Meat, Fish, Dairy, Soya, Whole Grains and Vegetables.

 

Soya - Provide protein, fibre, calcium, copper.

Other sources:

• Soya is a bean, a wide range of other pulses will supply you with similar benefits.
• Protein - Quinoa, Sprouted Beans and Seeds.
• Calcium - Nuts, Sesame Seeds, Dark Green Vegetables.

MS - Pulses may be detrimental to multiple sclerosis sufferers.

 

Nuts - Provide protein, essential fatty acids, vitamins B & E, copper, selenium, zinc.                                                        

Other sources:

• Seeds and unrefined seed oils.
• Fish.
• Dairy.
• Eggs.
• Tofu.

MS - Peanuts may be detrimental to multiple sclerosis sufferers.

 

Wheat - Provides fibre, B-vitamins, calcium, iron, selenium.                                                                                                    

Other sources:

• Oats.
• Brown Rice.
• Millet.
• Buckwheat.
• Quinoa.

MS - Some grains may be detrimental to multiple sclerosis sufferers, in particular wheat.

 

Fruit - Provides fibre (soluble and insoluble) vitamin C, some trace minerals.                                                                              

Other sources.

• Vegetables.

 

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Following a restricted diet your body may well be missing essential nutrients such as                                                                

• B Vitamins - important for the formation of red blood cells and in the maintenance of the central nervous system.
• Soya - a prime source of  Phyto-Oestrogens;
• Almonds, Linseeds, Oats, Corn, Wheat, Cashew Nuts and Apples also contain them.
• Soya is a common allergen in children and adults.
• Zinc - required for cell growth and repair, immune system function and reproduction
• Iron comes in two forms - Ha em (from animal sources) -  Non Haem (from vegetable sources).
• Calcium deficiency is of concern with the long term elimination of dairy produce.
• Omega-3 a fatty acid, is essential for brain function.
• Selenium - essential for Immune and Thyroid Function and  Male Fertility.
• Omit Wheat, Rye, Barley and Oats if you have problems with Gluten.

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Disease and disorder causes manifold problems, as do the drugs used to combat diseases, and nutrition has a role to play in any disease.

 

The thousands of metabolic pathways throughout the body rely on a constant input of the nutrients primarily obtained from various foodstuffs.

 

Any wellness regime requires a constant, consistent balanced flow of nutrients which will also compliment physical stimulation (rehabilitation).

 

Remember - nutrition is not a cure for disease and restrictive diet will add to the problem. Supplements are not a substitute for bad dietary practice.

 

 

Other Web Sites                                                                                                                                                                                        

bda.uk.com/foodfacts

 

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