Dr. Gisela Savioli, a functional clinical nutritionist, discusses how to "deflate" the body by reducing inflammation. She identifies two common breakfast foods that cause inflammation: bread with wheat and cow's milk. She explains that wheat is a relatively recent addition to the human diet and that modern wheat contains 20 times more gluten than in the past. Cow's milk is also problematic, as it contains large amounts of casein and other proteins that can be difficult for humans to digest.
Instead of these inflammatory foods, Dr. Savioli recommends three alternative breakfast options:
1. Eggs: rich in protein and healthy fats, eggs are an excellent choice for breakfast. She suggests pairing them with vitamin C-rich foods, such as fruit.
2. Roots and tubers: foods like cassava, sweet potatoes, and English potatoes are rich in fiber and can help reduce inflammation. Dr. Savioli recommends pairing them with healthy fats, such as olive oil.
3. Avocado: rich in healthy fats and fiber, avocados are a versatile breakfast option. Dr. Savioli suggests pairing them with eggs or other protein sources.
She also recommends drinking a "pharmacy juice" made from kale, cabbage, and other leafy greens, which can help reduce inflammation and promote overall health.
Dr. Savioli invites viewers to participate in a free online event, "Deflame Yourself," where they can learn how to overcome inflammation and achieve better health.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Wheat is approximately 5,800 years old.
2. Wheat was domesticated and refined, leading to the creation of bread.
3. The bread mentioned in the Bible is not made from wheat, but from a seed that does not contain gluten.
4. In the 1950s, large quantities of wheat were introduced to many countries, leading to widespread use of wheat flour.
5. Genetic modification was used to increase the gluten content in wheat, resulting in wheat with 20 times more gluten than in the past.
6. A newborn calf weighs approximately 60 kg, compared to a human baby, which weighs approximately 3 kg.
7. Cow's milk contains 82% casein, a protein that can be difficult for humans to digest.
8. Human breast milk contains 18% casein.
9. Cow's milk also contains a protein called Beta-lactoglobulin, which is not found in human milk.
10. Eggs are a good source of protein and can be part of a healthy breakfast.
11. Eggs do not contain vitamin C, so it's recommended to consume something with vitamin C, such as fruit, when eating eggs.
12. Choline in eggs is beneficial for brain health.
13. Roots and tubers, such as cassava, sweet potatoes, and English potatoes, can be a healthy alternative to bread.
14. Avocados are a good source of healthy fats and can help with weight loss and satiety.
15. Avocados can be eaten sweet or savory and are a versatile food.
16. Tapioca is gluten-free, but it's recommended to add a seed, such as linseed, and a protein or fat source to prevent it from turning into sugar too quickly.
17. Kale juice is a healthy option for drinking, and it's recommended to eat fruits rather than drink them as juice.
18. A "pharmacy juice" made from apple and cabbage is a healthy and anti-inflammatory drink.