Dieting
Dr. Huffman, D.C., D.A.C.N.B., D.A.A.I.M. is trained in nutrition and how diet affects your health and well-being. Nutrition comprises more than simply eating three meals a day. Dr. Huffman encourages and coaches his patients on how to eat in a genetically congruent way. This involves eating the foods and using certain supplements to provide the sufficient nutrients to allow your body to function at its maximum ability. Some foods should be avoided, while others consumed more frequently. If you are suffering from a chronic health condition it is necessary to run specialized lab tests to determine your individual needs. You should consult with Dr. Huffman directly for your specific nutrient requirements, but following is a general list for the average individual to consider.
You should avoid:
• Smoking and Alcohol
• White refined sugar and candy
• “Junk Food” and empty calories
• Caffeine, found in coffee and cola drinks
• Salt and foods high in salt content
You should increase your intake of:
• Water
• Fruits and Vegetables
• Whole grain breads and cereal
• Lean cut red meats
• Fish and Poultry
You should supplement with these essential nutrients:
(1) Omega 3 Fatty Acids - These are essential fatty acids that are essential to proper nervous system health. They also serve to decrease inflammation in the body which serves to decrease joint pain and decrease risk factors for cardiovascular disease. The premiere brand Dr. Huffman recommends is Omega Sufficiency by Innate Choice.
(2) Probiotics - Probiotics replenish good bacteria into your intestinal system and serve to restore normal digestive health and improve your immune system function. Dr. Huffman recommends Probiotic Sufficiency by Innate Choice.
(3) Vitamin D - There is increasing evidence and research revealing an array of increased health risks associated with deficiency of this vitamin. In Minnesota the majority of the population is deficient. Dr. Huffman recommends D-Sufficiency by Innate Choice.
*Special Note: Nutritional supplements are not regulated by the FDA. It is therefore very important that if you use nutritional supplements that you only use supplements that have "Third Party Assays" available for review.
Remember, your specific condition may require special dietary requirements. Call 763-398-7770 to schedule a free consultation with Dr. Huffman.
Nutrition comprises more than simply eating three meals a day.
It involves the materials needed to maintain your health, and includes the vitamins, minerals, and tissue building quality of what you eat. Some foods should be avoided, while others consumed more frequently.
You Should Avoid
- Smoking and Alcohol
- White refined sugar and candy
- “Junk Food” and empty calories
- Caffeine, found in coffee and cola drinks
- Salt and foods high in salt content
Increase Intake
- Water
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Whole grain breads and cereal
- Lean cut red meats
- Fish and Poultry
Remember, your specific condition may require special dietary requirements, consult your doctor!