The Six Key Factors To Health and Longevity E-Z Datas 2008 Client Partner Conference Hollywood, CA March 5, 2008 Karla Schmidt R.D.,C.N.

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Building a Healthy, Disease-Free Future Processed Foods High Fat, Low Fiber Lack of Exercise, Overweight High Stress Level Consuming Alcohol 80/20 Theory of Eating Low Stress Level Positive Attitude Healthy Physical Environment Genetic Predisposition Regular Exercise Body Maintenance & Prevention Complete, Whole-Food Based Diet Drug Use Smoking Neglecting Symptoms

Overlapping The Pyramids Healthy, Disease-Free Active Money to travel Able to work if needed Pain free Mental clarity Independence Foundation High Risk Sickly Forced inactivity Lack $/health to travel Unable to work Chronic pain Senility, Alzheimers Years of dependency

Six Key Factors Which Influence Health & Longevity Most

Six Key Factors 1. Genetics 2. Physical Environment 3. Attitude 4. Nutrition 5. Exercise 6. Body Maintenance/Prevention

Genetics – The Bodys Blueprint The genetic susceptibility towards diseases i.e. cancer, diabetes, heart disease, etc. Only responsible for a small percentage of illnesses in individuals

Physical Environment Hazards Smog, Air Pollution, Second-hand Smoke Pesticides Bacteria, Viruses Noise Light Drugs, Alcohol Chemical Pollutants Food dyes, Additives, Preservatives

Attitude Negative Unhealthy Stressful Hateful Pessimist Poor Self-Esteem Vindictive Positive Healthy Balanced Loving Optimist Self – Confident Forgiving

Importance of Good Nutrition Unhealthful Diet Obesity Major Illnesses Shortened Life-Span Well-Balanced Whole-Food Low-Fat Diet Weight-Loss Maintenance Of Weight Optimum Health (Void of Illness)

Source: Centers for Disease Control. Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Analysis by The Lewin Group, Most prevalent cancers excluding lung cancer. 3 Assumes high blood pressure and high cholesterol 4 No data available Health Risks Increase with Weight

Nutritionally Balanced Food Plan

Eating For Health Complex Carbohydrates –40% whole-grain breads, cereals, brown rice, pasta, potatoes, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, and beans

Eating for Health Lean Proteins – 30% lean beef, lean pork, chicken & turkey (w/o skin), all fish, egg whites, low-fat yogurt, low-fat milk, low-fat cheese.

Eating for Health Healthy Fats – 30% nuts & seeds, nut oils, vegetable oils, peanut butter, olive oil, butter, avocado

Eliminate Bad Fats Bad Fats Hydrogenated Soybean oil Partially Hydrogenated Soybean oil Olestra Palm Oil Cottonseed Oil Adverse Reactions: - obesity - heart disease - cancer causing - hyperactivity - high blood pressure - allergies

Whole Foods

Processed Foods

Eliminate Food Colorings Food Colorings Red No. 40 Yellow No. 5 Green No. 4 Yellow No. 6 Blue No. 2 Adverse Reactions: - cancer causing - rashes - coughing fits - asthma - skin reddening - A.D.D. increase

Eliminate Preservatives Preservatives BHABHT Sodium Benzoate NitratesSulfites Adverse Reactions: - cancer causing - allergies - hyperactivity - rash - high blood pressure - asthmatic wheezing

Eliminate Flavors Flavors MSGSmoke Flavors Potassium Phosphate Sodium PhosphateSalt Adverse Reactions: - headaches - migraines - asthma - chest pain - interferes with mineral absorption - allergies

Benefits of Exercise Reduces Stress Revs Up Metabolism Prevents Weight Gain Increases Energy Improves Libido Tones Muscles Strengthens Heart Prevents Osteoporosis Lowers Blood Pressure Improves Sleep Habits Lowers Cholesterol and triglycerides

Body Maintenance & Prevention Yearly Check Ups Mammograms Dental Exams Eye Exams Colonoscopy Bone Density Test Nutritional Supplements Prostate Exams

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