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On a restricted diet your body may well be missing out on essential nutrients e.g.

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 system function and reproduction

Iron comes in two forms - Haem (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.

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.

Your body then becomes deficient in essential nutrients required to maintain good health.

Meat provides

Protein, Iron, Zinc, B Vitamins

Alternative sources

Protein

Fish, Eggs, Tofu, Soya Products, Beans, Lentils and Peas combined with Whole Grains supply complete Proteins.

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 and Zinc.

Youghurt is a prime source of Pro biotic Bacteria.

Alternative 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.

Fish provides.

Protein, a selection of minerals while oily fish is a prime source of omega-3 fatty acids.

Alternative sources.

Omega-3 fats eicosahexaenoic (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) can be digested directly from oily fish or fish oil.

They may also be manufactured in the liver from (alpha linolenic acid (ALA), present in Flax Seeds, Hemp Seeds and Pumpkin Seeds

Eggs provide.

B complex vitamins, Vitamin A, Protein, Iron and some Zinc.

Alternative sources.

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

Soya provides.

Protein, Fibre, Calcium and Copper.

Alternative sources

Soya is a bean, a wide range of other pulses will supply you with similar benefits.

Protein

Meat, Fish, Dairy,Eggs, Quinoa, Sprouted Beans and Seeds.

Calcium

Nuts, Sesame Seeds, Dark Green Vegetables.

Nuts provide.

Protein, Essential Fatty Acids, B & E Vitamins, Copper, Selenium and Zinc.

Alternative sources.

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

Wheat provides.

Fibre, B-vitamins, Calcium, Iron and Selenium.

Alternative sources.

Oats, Brown Rice, Millet, Buckwheat and Quinoa.

Fruit provides.

Fibre (soluble and insoluble) Vitamin C, some trace minerals.

Alternative sources.

All vegetables.

Disease and disorder causes various problems as does the differing drugs used to combat it.

Good nutrition has a major part to play in any disease, thousands of metabolic pathways throughout the body rely on a constant input of the nutrients obtained from the various foodstuffs consumed.

Body maintenance requires a constant balanced flow of nutrients.