Macronutrients
Workshop Resources
Here you will find everything you need to complete your homework.
OTC Proton Pump Inhibitor Weening Protocol
Many people have found symptom relief with over-the-counter (OTC) acid blocking supplements. However, these do not get to ROOT CAUSE of acid reflux, which is usually not enough acid. Without acid, we cannot properly digest our foods. It is important to address the root cause of the symptoms and teach your body how to function without a PPI. |
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How to adjust macronutrient in MFP
If You Can't Measure It, You Can't Improve It. Management thinker Peter Drucker is often quoted as saying that “you can't manage what you can't measure.” Drucker means that you can't know whether or not you are successful unless success is defined and tracked. This month, we will start learning how to measure our macros and micros using a FREE online tracker. Use this video to help you make adjustments to your www.MyFitnessPal.com account and get started with tracking!
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Use this link to download the FREE MyFitnessPal app to your phone. All the information you put into your MyFitnessPal account is stored on the cloud, meaning that you can enter information on your phone via the app, then log-in to your account on your desk top computer and see the same information. I HIGHLY recommend you make any setting adjustments to your account via your laptop or desktop computer, and use the app from your tablet or phone to track food consumption.
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Use this website to calculate your recommended daily caloric need based off of YOUR specific lifestyle. Use the given caloric recommendation from this site in your MyFitnessPal account. If you want to lose weight, decrease the recommended caloric intake by NO MORE than 10%. For example, if your recommended daily caloric need is 2,000 calories and you wish to lose weight, you would enter 1,800 calories into MyFitnessPal for your daily caloric goal.
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Additional Resources
Here you will find additional resources to help further your knowledge on this module topic.
BLOG POST: How and Why to Soak and Sprout by Josh Axe, MD
Sprouting grains, nuts, beans and seeds has been a common practice in places like Eastern Asian and Europe for literally thousands of years. In fact, different forms of soaking, sprouting and fermenting seeds have been a part of almost every culture in one way or another. Why? Our ancestors understood the many advantages and health benefits that come along with the sprout. Learn how and why to soak and sprout in this blog post. |
BLOG POST: Top 15 Fermented Foods & Their Benefits by Dr. Josh Axe
Fermented foods are incredibly good for your over-all health, but especially for digestion. We will spend an entire month on gut health, which will address much on fermentation, but for now, learn more about the importance of these foods here! |
Workshop Re-Cap Audio File
The "cliff-note" audio file of the weeks workshop will be posted 48 hours after the workshop. It is in no way intended to replace class attendance, but we all know that things come up and making it to 100% of the workshops may not be possible. In that case, please review the audio file to get caught up on the currently happenings in the program. If you still have questions, or would like more personalization on this module topic, please schedule a consultation HERE.
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