The Body Ecology Diet by Donna Gates is designed to fight chronic Candida yeast infections. It starves them of carbs and adds fermented raw veggies and kefir drinks.
Excellent article as always Jennifer. As I understand, the Body Ecology Diet is not designed to be a short-term diet—but rather a lifestyle eating pattern. It is based on seven key principles:
Expanding and Contracting Foods: The diet emphasizes the balance between expanding foods (alkaline-forming foods) and contracting foods (acid-forming foods) to maintain a healthy body ecology.
Acid-Alkaline Balance: The diet aims to maintain a slightly alkaline state in the body by consuming more alkaline-forming foods.
Food Combining: The diet suggests that certain foods should be eaten together to aid digestion and nutrient absorption.
80/20 Principle: This principle encourages individuals to stop eating when they are 80% full, leaving the remaining 20% for digestion.
Probiotic-Rich Foods: The diet emphasizes the consumption of fermented foods and drinks to support a healthy gut microbiome.
Limiting Sugar and Sweeteners: The diet recommends limiting sugar and sweeteners to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria in the gut.
Individualized Approach: The diet recognizes that each person is an individual and may respond differently to foods, so it allows for flexibility and customization based on individual needs and preferences.
Yes, I just focused on the first principle as it is most unusual to Western people.
I finished most of the book now, an in the recipe section. My newest big concern is that it seems low in total protein intake and the food combining is encouraging starch veg meals that would be quite low protein. I am reading it as part of a course on special diets that are being used for kids with autism or other people.
Fascinating! Yes, the Body Ecology Diet (BED) is considered by some to be beneficial for autistic individuals due to its focus on gut health, which is believed to be linked to autism symptoms.
However, the effectiveness of the Body Ecology Diet for autistic people varies depending on individual needs and responses.
Some sources suggest that a less-diverse diet, often associated with autism, can lead to lower microbiome diversity, which might not be directly linked to autism itself —but could be influenced by dietary choices.
I'm learning that it doesn't s really complex. Some kids may need a temporary gut recheck and limited carb intake for a couple reasons, but yes, I have another post in the works about how lack of gut microbes leads to poor gut motility and problems too. We really need our good guy microbes or even the neutral ones. It seems to give the support immune cells the signaling needed to keep maintaining gut health and mobility.
The gut is like a bustling metropolis —where millions of bacteria live harmoniously, keeping everything in check. But when these little guys go missing, the city falls into chaos!
The lack of gut microbes can lead to poor gut motility, which is like having a traffic jam in the city's streets.
This can cause a whole host of problems, (such as bloating, gas, and constipation). It's like the city's waste management system has gone on strike!
But that's not all, the absence of these crucial bacteria can also lead to inflammation, which is like the city being constantly under attack by invaders.
This can cause all sorts of health issues, from obesity to mental health problems.
All in all—the lack of gut microbes is like the city losing its police force, waste management, and health department all at once. It's a recipe for disaster!
Taking care of these little bacteria, will take care of us. And if we’re missing some, maybe we must consider adding more fiber to our diet, or even a probiotic supplement. Our gut will thank us!👍
Excellent article as always Jennifer. As I understand, the Body Ecology Diet is not designed to be a short-term diet—but rather a lifestyle eating pattern. It is based on seven key principles:
Expanding and Contracting Foods: The diet emphasizes the balance between expanding foods (alkaline-forming foods) and contracting foods (acid-forming foods) to maintain a healthy body ecology.
Acid-Alkaline Balance: The diet aims to maintain a slightly alkaline state in the body by consuming more alkaline-forming foods.
Food Combining: The diet suggests that certain foods should be eaten together to aid digestion and nutrient absorption.
80/20 Principle: This principle encourages individuals to stop eating when they are 80% full, leaving the remaining 20% for digestion.
Probiotic-Rich Foods: The diet emphasizes the consumption of fermented foods and drinks to support a healthy gut microbiome.
Limiting Sugar and Sweeteners: The diet recommends limiting sugar and sweeteners to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria in the gut.
Individualized Approach: The diet recognizes that each person is an individual and may respond differently to foods, so it allows for flexibility and customization based on individual needs and preferences.
Yes, I just focused on the first principle as it is most unusual to Western people.
I finished most of the book now, an in the recipe section. My newest big concern is that it seems low in total protein intake and the food combining is encouraging starch veg meals that would be quite low protein. I am reading it as part of a course on special diets that are being used for kids with autism or other people.
Fascinating! Yes, the Body Ecology Diet (BED) is considered by some to be beneficial for autistic individuals due to its focus on gut health, which is believed to be linked to autism symptoms.
However, the effectiveness of the Body Ecology Diet for autistic people varies depending on individual needs and responses.
Some sources suggest that a less-diverse diet, often associated with autism, can lead to lower microbiome diversity, which might not be directly linked to autism itself —but could be influenced by dietary choices.
I'm learning that it doesn't s really complex. Some kids may need a temporary gut recheck and limited carb intake for a couple reasons, but yes, I have another post in the works about how lack of gut microbes leads to poor gut motility and problems too. We really need our good guy microbes or even the neutral ones. It seems to give the support immune cells the signaling needed to keep maintaining gut health and mobility.
The gut is like a bustling metropolis —where millions of bacteria live harmoniously, keeping everything in check. But when these little guys go missing, the city falls into chaos!
The lack of gut microbes can lead to poor gut motility, which is like having a traffic jam in the city's streets.
This can cause a whole host of problems, (such as bloating, gas, and constipation). It's like the city's waste management system has gone on strike!
But that's not all, the absence of these crucial bacteria can also lead to inflammation, which is like the city being constantly under attack by invaders.
This can cause all sorts of health issues, from obesity to mental health problems.
All in all—the lack of gut microbes is like the city losing its police force, waste management, and health department all at once. It's a recipe for disaster!
Taking care of these little bacteria, will take care of us. And if we’re missing some, maybe we must consider adding more fiber to our diet, or even a probiotic supplement. Our gut will thank us!👍
I look forward to reading your upcoming post…
Yes, agreed…