Eating By Design for Cellular Nourishment

At a cellular level, you are what you eat.

Eating my design is an approach that places cellular nourishment at the forefront, recognizing that the key to optimal health lies in fueling our bodies at the most fundamental level. Eating by Design is all about learning about your own bioindividual needs.

The Concept of Eating by Design

Cellular Intelligence:

Eating by Design is the acknowledgment that our cells are intelligent entities with specific nutritional needs. By understanding and catering to the unique requirements of our cells, we can embark on a journey toward cellular vitality and optimal functioning.

Nutrient-Dense Choices:

Eating by Design prioritizes nutrient-dense foods that provide essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants crucial for cellular health. These foods not only nourish our cells but also support overall well-being, energy levels, and resilience.

Personalized Nutrition:

Each individual's cellular makeup is unique. Eating by Design encourages a personalized approach to nutrition, recognizing that bio-individuality plays a significant role in determining the most beneficial foods for optimal cellular nourishment.

The Role of Cellular Nourishment

Cellular Energy Production:

Nutrients obtained through Eating by Design play a pivotal role in cellular energy production. From macronutrients like carbohydrates to micronutrients like vitamins and minerals, every component contributes to the efficient generation of cellular energy.

Mitochondrial Health:

Mitochondria, the powerhouse of our cells, thrive on specific nutrients. Eating by Design emphasizes foods that support mitochondrial health, fostering efficient energy production, and potentially slowing the aging process.

Cellular Repair and Regeneration:

The body is in a constant state of repair and regeneration. A diet focused on cellular nourishment provides the building blocks necessary for cellular repair, supporting tissue regeneration, and maintaining overall health.

Practical Steps to Eating by Design

Whole Foods:

Prioritize whole, unprocessed foods rich in nutrients. Vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, and healthy fats form the foundation of a diet geared toward cellular nourishment.

Mindful Eating:

Pay attention to hunger and fullness cues, and eat with intention. Mindful eating fosters a deeper connection with the act of nourishing your body at the cellular level.

Hydration Matters:

Adequate hydration is fundamental to cellular function. Water is an essential component for nutrient transport, waste elimination, and overall cellular hydration. Explore the importance of structured water and hydration sources along with the power of adding salt to your water.

Consider Nutrient Timing:

Optimize nutrient absorption by considering when you eat. Timing meals to align with natural circadian rhythms may enhance the efficiency of cellular processes

The optimal diet for you can take awhile to figure out so be sure to be kind and patient with yourself. Given the foods we have access to and the increasingly toxic world that we live in, it can be very challenging to isolate what foods/ingredients/etc. that your body is not responding positively to. Getting started with a strictly whole foods diet in the meantime will guarantee that you are moving in a healthier direction.

This has taken me quite some time and I expect that I will continue to refine my personalized plan on an ongoing basis.

So far, I have found that an Animal-based diet is the best suited to my own bioindivdiual body/needs.

Some strategies that have helped guide me along my journey:

• Continuous Blood Glucose Monitor - I learned that my body needs some carbs but not too many. I am able to manage more carbs when I am more physically active and training regularly

• Without enough carbs/sugar, my sleep was negatively affected and I would wake regularly through the night when my blood sugars were dropping too low. A bit of healthy sugar before bed has helped - a bit of honey or fruit

• Complete avoidance of rancid seed oils - By making this change, I have observed an enormous improvement in my overall health, elimination of health issues + symptoms, improved skin and am now symptom free. This includes no canola oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil, etc. I will only use olive oil + avocado oil + coconut oil sparingly along with grass-fed butter or ghee. Sadly, these oils are in most foods that many believe to be healthy. Read labels and avoid at all costs. These oils are very inflammatory, aging and contribute to very serious and poor health outcomes.

• From my microbiome testing, I learned that my body wasn't responding well to certain foods. The report shares foods to avoid, minimize, enjoy and superfoods that you should intentionally add into your diet. Monidifications and retesting in a helpful strategy.

• I removed vegetables from my diet while testing out more of a carnivore/animal-based diet due to the digestive/health issues that can come from the oxylates and defense chemicals in vegetables. I have felt MUCH better since removing vegetables and when I reintroduce them, I experience digestive symptoms and discomfort.

• I am currently eating some fruit, organic pasture-raised eggs, mostly grass-fed beef + other organic meats + some sweet potatoes. Mostly an animal-based diet. I am feeling the best that I ever had so will continue for the foreseeable future. I will continue with my health intelligence testing to see what feedback that I get. Currently, I am the healthiest that I have ever been!

• Notice how you feel following the consumption of certain foods and meals. Pay attention to this and tweak your plan accordingly.

• Eliminating most foods from your diet for a couple of weeks is the best place to start and then slowly reintroduce one food at at a time. Pay attention, take notes and get testing done if you can. Continue tweaking until you feel your very best.

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