LIFESTYLE DIETS
All resources listed below are from information I have searched for and found to be beneficial in my quest to living healthy and feeling good in that process.
My desire is to share with you this information to help assist your process with living your life to the fullest.
traditional foods
http://www.westonaprice.org/about-the-foundation/beginner-tour/
Foods of gardens and of farms. They represent a system of balance, emphasizing the value and encouraging the purchase of locally produced meats, milks, cheeses, and fats from grass-fed and pasture-raised animals, as well as vegetables, fruits, grains and beans. Traditional foods focus not only on how the food is produced, but also on how it is prepared to maximize the nutrients it contains.
Paleo
http://robbwolf.com/what-is-the-paleo-diet/
Primarily grass-fed meats, fish, fresh vegetables and fruit, nuts and seeds; excluding dairy, pulses, grain, processed sugar and all other processed foods.
vegan/vegetarian
Fresh veggies and fruits, nuts and seeds, legumes and grains, and, ideally, exclude processed foods. Organic when possible; if all else fails, keep in mind the dirty dozen, clean 15:
http://organics.org/2015-shopping-guide-dirty-dozen-and-the-clean-fifteen-pdf-included/
Vegetarians can also include organic eggs and dairy. Ideally all nuts, seeds, legumes, and grains are properly prepared (soaking and/or fermenting) for maximum nutrient absorption.
Raw food
https://draxe.com/raw-food-diet/
Uncooked, organic veggies and fruits, organic raw nuts and seeds, and raw honey; all should be properly prepared (soaked and/or fermented) for maximum nutrient absorption. Raw foods diets eliminate all processed foods. Some raw food diets include raw fish, dairy, meat, and eggs, along with few slightly cooked foods (just enough to take the raw off). These additions to the raw diet would certainly allow for a more nutrient rich foods to be easily absorbed. Depending on the region you live and your climate, a raw food diet may be difficult to sustain in order to maintain good health. If you opt for a raw food diet, summers are the best time to incorporate it into your lifestyle
gluten sensitivity/celiac
http://www.glutenfreeliving.com/gluten-free-foods/diet/basic-diet/
No wheat of any kind including spelt, kamut, triticale (a combination of wheat and rye), durum, einkorn, farina, semolina, cake flour, matzo (or matzah) and couscous; barley, malt, and rye; any product containing gluten. Oats can contain gluten from the processing facility if they are not labeled gluten free.
Candida
Whole foods that are minimally processed and low in sugar, no sugars of any kind that will raise blood sugar, and no yeast. Avoid unnecessary use of antibiotics, steroid drugs and birth control pills when possible since they promote the overgrowth of candida.
my food philosophy
I've learned I don't like labels, they force us to define ourselves in very rigid ways. Food labels can be shaming if we don't adhere, so allowing a little flexibility can be quite rewarding. I am a "Clean Eating Fanatic, Whole Food Lover, and Small Farm Supporter". I eat almost entirely organic veggies, grass-fed and pasture-raised animals, sustainably caught fish, lots of good fats, minimal fruits, and no processed sugars. Nothing makes me feel better and I never count calories! Food is our body's natural medicine, so eat what feels good to your body. Every body is different and no one way will work for everyone.