This slideshow has some truly cutting edge information on Obesogens, Endocrine Disruptors, Inflammation Fighters, top categories of Anti-Oxidants and which ones to focus on and lots more Cool Nutrition info.

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Superfoods & Super Powers
Presented to Optiver May 2012 by Alton
Baird & Dynamic Wellness © DW GROUP, LLC 2010

2. FREE RADICALS
We as humans don’t actually age, we do not get
sick and we don’t get diseases - our cells do.
Cells are made up of many atoms. What makes
an atom healthy is that it has “paired electrons”.
This gives the atom a stable orbit.
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Atoms missing an electrons are not just “bad” -
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They actually destroy surrounding atoms by
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stealing their electrons. An atom missing an
electron is called a Free Radical and Free
Radicals alter or destroy cells. Cells that
die, and cells that replicate in a damaged state
are the cause or contribute to premature
aging, sickness and disease.

3. SUPERFOODS
Vitamins & Weight
Antioxidants
Minerals Management
Balance Anti-
Blood Sugar Inflammatory

4. Super Anti-Oxidants
Lycopene Carotenoids
Found in foods like Tomatoes. Powerful compounds that
Powerful preventer of prostate support liver function and
cancer reduce risk of chronic diseases
Some Types of
Antioxidants
Flavonoids Catechins
Powerful natural chemicals
found in Dark Chocolate and Plant based Anti Inflammatory
other foods and antioxidant found in many
different fruits and vegetables

5. Anti-Inflammatory Foods Anti-
Inflammatory
All Berries have Anthocyanins-
A potent anti inflammatory

6. Strengthen our “Internal” Filtration system
Empower the Liver!
Green leafy vegetables are powerful Liver
tonics
Drink plenty of water
Drink Green Tea—full of Carotenoids, special
anti oxidants that help liver function
Milk Thistle is an herb that helps strengthen
liver function
Vitamin C and Vitamin D3 give a big boost
to immune systems and the Liver

7. SUPERFOODS
Spinach
Antioxidant – Vitamins A & C, Folate –
protects against heart disease, cancer and
stroke, offers memory protection
Romaine Lettuce
Excellent source of vitamin A and
lutein, vitamin K, folate, vitamin
C, manganese, and chromium
Very good source of dietary fiber and 6
vitamins and minerals
Broccoli
High in Fiber, Antioxidant, memory
protector

8. SUPER BIG FOOD!
Salads:
Antioxidants, many
Phyto-nutrients and
Vitamins as well as
Enzymes

9. "Slow-digesting" Carbs are High-Fiber
Benefits of Fiber:
• Slows the digestive process
• Helps stabilize blood sugar levels
• Helps cleanse digestive tract
The amount of fiber in a product
generally indicates how healthy it is
– a good “Whole Grain” Bread should
have at least 3 grams of fiber per
slice
Slow carb foods also have Vitamins and
powerful Phytonutrients that have
significant Anti-Oxidant properties that
help protect our cells from damage and
disease

10. ORAC Defined Anti Oxidants
There’s a way to test how well a food or
nutrient protects against cell damage. It’s
called ORAC – Oxygen Radical Absorbance
Capacity. The higher than ORAC value, the
greater the antioxidant power.
The USDA recommends we consume 3,000
to 6,000 ORAC units daily. 80% of the
population is consuming less than 1,000
ORAC units a day. The USDA recommended
"5-a-day" fruit and vegetable servings will give
you an ORAC score of about 1,750 units.

11. Powerful Produce Anti Oxidants
Fruits – “Nature’s Candy”
Blueberries (1/2 cup) 3,210
Blackberries (1/2 cup) 2,685
Raspberries (1/2 cup) 2,236
Fuji Apple (1/2 cup) 2,156
Strawberries (1/2 cup) 1,784
Raisins (1/4 cup) 1,426
ORAC: Oxygen
Radical Absorbance Oranges (1/2 cup) 675
Capacity
Red grapes (1/2 cup) 663
Cherries (1/2 cup) 516
Source: Tufts University Center for Aging

12. Powerful Vegetables Anti Oxidants
Vegetables ORAC Content
Broccoli (1/2 cup) 1193
Beets (1/2 cup) 850
Red bell peppers (1/2 cup) 894
Brussels sprouts (1/2 cup) 866
Yellow corn (1/2 cup) 855
Spinach (1 cup) 840 ORAC:
Onions (1/2 cup) 783 Oxygen
Radical
Absorbance
Capacity
Source: Tufts University Center for Aging

13. The Fight against “Obesogens”
One of the big issues with Xenoestrogens/ Obesogens is they trigger
abdominal fat accumulation
Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, kale,
cabbage, etc. contain very specific and unique phytonutrients such as
indole-3-carbinol (I3C) that help to fight against these estrogenic
compounds.
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14. Obesogens Defined
Obesegons is a name recently given to chemicals that can inappropriately stimulate
either the development of fat cells or the storage of more fat in pre-existing fat cells.
This is a finding first published in 2006, and it is starting to catch attention. We show
that a class of chemicals called organotins are Obesogens. Other labs have shown
that Bisphenol-A ( BPA--a chemical present in many plastics and packaging materials)
are Obesogens.
We encounter Obesogens in a lot of different ways. They leach out of plastic food
and beverage containers (things like plastic bottles that contain bottled water). So
they enter our food supply.
—Gary Robbins, "Scientists explore whether plastics can make us fatter," Orange
County Register, November 8, 2009
In 2006 he fed pregnant mice Estrogen-like compounds (Xenoestrogens) "The
offspring were born with more fat already stored, more fat cells, and became 5 to 20
percent fatter by adulthood," Blumberg says. The tributyltin activated a receptor called
PPAR gamma, which acts like a switch for cells' fate: in one position it allows cells to
remain fibroblasts, in another it guides them to become fat cells... The effect was so
strong and so reliable that Blumberg thought compounds that reprogram cells' fate
like this deserved a name of their own: Obesogens.
—Sharon Begley, "Born to be Big," Newsweek, September 21, 2009
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15. Categories of Endocrine Disruptors/Xenoestrogens
Obesogens are chemicals that disrupt the function of hormonal
systems; many researchers believe they lead to weight gain and, in
turn, numerous diseases that curse the American populace.
Pesticides, Herbicides, Fungicides
Plastics (Water bottles, food containers, plastic wrap, disposable
items
Water contaminants
Household cleaners and products
Food Additives
 HFC
 MSG
 Preservatives
Synthetic hormones (Growth hormones for cattle and food
production i.e. BVG)
HRT—Synthetic Estrogen-- opt for paraben-free progesterone cream
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 The body’s basic emergency-
response system – ―Friendly Fire‖
 Immune system sends infection-
fighting cells to attack an invader
 Short-term inflammation can be
lifesaving

17. Now believed to be a central factor in:
 Cardiovascular Disease
 Cancer
 Stroke
 Diabetes
 Rheumatoid
Arthritis, Asthma, Multiple
Sclerosis, Crohn’s Disease

18. Inflammation
 Chronic, low-grade inflammation is a silent predator. You can’t usually see or
feel the damage, but chronic inflammation significantly increases the risk of
Heart disease, Cancer and Alzheimer’s. Your doctor can measure it with the
―high-sensitivity C-reactive protein,‖ or CRP, test.
 Dr. William Meggs puts it this way in his book The Inflammation Cure,
―Inflammation may well turn out to be the elusive Holy Grail of medicine–the
single phenomenon that holds the key to sickness and health.‖
 Processed sugars and other high-glycemic starches increase inflammation,
just as they raise blood sugar, according to an article in the March 2002
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Aspirin, ibuprofen, and many other
drugs reduce inflammation, but they pose a risk of side effects and no
doctor’s going to suggest taking these drugs on a regular basis because your
CRP is elevated. However, many foods have anti-inflammatory benefits, and
the only side effects are excellent health benefits.

19. WHAT CAUSES
CHRONIC INFLAMMATION?
Our Immune System trying to protect us from many ―LIFESTYLE‖
assaults:
―Bad‖ Fats (Too many Omega 6’s too few Omega 3’s-We
consume 1/6th the amount of Omega 3’s that we did in 1850)
Too many Calories (Sugar)
 Free Radicals
Smoking
Lack of Exercise
Stress

20. So how do we put out the Fire?

21. Anti-
Anti-Inflammatory Foods Inflammatory
Olive oil. Olive oil is a great source of oleic acid, an anti-
inflammatory oil. In addition, researchers wrote in the October
2007 Journal of the American College of Nutrition that those who
consume more oleic acid have better insulin function and lower
blood sugar. Tip: Opt for extra-virgin olive oil, which is the least
processed, and use it instead of other cooking oils. Other ―cold-pressed‖ or
―expeller-pressed‖ oils can be good sources, too.
Salads. Dark-green lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, and other salad
veggies are rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants, nutrients that
dampen inflammation. Tip: Opt for olive oil-and-vinegar salad
dressing (vinegar helps moderate blood sugar).
Cruciferous vegetables. These veggies, which include broccoli,
cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and kale, are also loaded with
antioxidants. But they provide one other ingredient — sulfur —
that the body needs to make its own high-powered antioxidants,
such as glutathione.

22. Anti-Inflammatory Foods Anti-
Inflammatory
Cherries. A study in the April 2006 Journal of Nutrition showed that
eating cherries regularly can significantly reduce inflammation.
Cherries are also packed with antioxidants and relatively low on the
Glycemic index Tip: Frozen cherries are available all year long and
make a tasty dessert with a little yogurt or cheese.
Blueberries. These tasty fruits are chocked full of natural compounds
that reduce inflammation. Blueberries may also protect the brain from
many of the effects of aging. Frozen are usually less expensive than
fresh—and just as good.
Turmeric. This spice is a powerful, natural anti-inflammatory
compound. Turmeric has long been part of curry spice blends, used in
southern Asian cuisines. Tip: Buy powdered curry spice (which
contains turmeric and other spices) and use it as a seasoning when
pan-frying chicken breasts in olive oil.

23. Anti-
Anti-Inflammatory Foods Inflammatory
Ginger. This relative of tumeric is also known for its anti-
inflammatory benefits, and some research suggests that it might also
help control blood sugar.
Garlic. Garlic may have some anti-inflammatory and glucose-
regulating benefits and it may also help your body fight infections. At
the very least, it won’t hurt and makes for a tasty addition to food.
Kitchen tip: Dice garlic 15 minutes before using to allow the Allicin to
be more bio available.
Green tea. Like fruits and vegetables, green tea contains natural
anti-inflammatory compounds. It may even reduce the risk of heart
disease and cancer. Tip: Drink a cup a day — or brew it like sun tea,
refrigerate, and serve.

24. Anti
Antioxidants help put out Inflammation Oxidants

25. FREE RADICALS EFFECTS
React with
Environmental sources
of Free Radicals: FREE RADICALS
• Processed Foods
(especially fried foods body cells
and “charred” foods)
• Trans Fatty Acids
• Ozone
• Radiation
• Microwave Immune
• Cell Phones System
DNA Cell’s Cholesterol
• Chemical Additives Energy
• Food Preservatives System
• Pesticides PLAQUE
Degenerative
• Hg (Mercury) fillings CANCER Diseases
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CANCER

26. It’s Easy to Add Vegetables!
Frozen: As healthy as
fresh . . . Fresh

27. SUPERFOODS
Onions: Powerful antioxidants called flavonoids
(Quercetin) plus other amazing health benefits
 Lower Blood Sugar
 Improve Cholesterol
 People consuming the most Onions, Broccoli, Tea and
Apples lowered their heart disease risk by 20%
Garlic: Antioxidant and natural anti-biotic, blood
cleanser
Tomatoes: Excellent source of Lycopene which
has been shown to protect against cancer, esp.
prostate cancer
 Best when cooked, especially with olive oil

28. Some “new” Super foods
ACAI Berries GOJI Berries
Very high antioxidant levels and
possibly multiple health benefits

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