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1.

WATER

This includes all liquids that are predominantly water-based.

2.

MACRO NUTRIENTS

There are three key macronutrients

n fat

n protein

n Carbohydrate

•  very low density;  <100 Kj/100gms

•  very low density;  <100 Kj/100gms

•  low density;  between 100 and 300

•  low density;  between 100 and 300

•  medium density;  300 - 1000Kj/100gms

•  high density; 1000 - 1500kj/100gms - bread - which is

    flour with air in between it.

•  very high density over 1500kj/100gms - garbohydrates,

particularly flour which has (circa) 1500Kj/100gms and sugar (1700Kj/100gms. Into this category is situated biscuits - 1700 - 2400 Kj/100gms - high density junk food.

It's important to get the right mix of the three macro-nutrients. e.g. you need between 20% - 30% of your energy from fat. If you try to exist on a 97% fat free diet you could end up becoming depressed and arthritic. You could also suffer from the body system dysfunctions that occur when you don't get enough of the fat soluble vitamins.

You need 20% - 30% of your energy from protein.

You need to steer clear of the garbohydrates, particularly if your a person who put on fat easily or gets headaches, arthritis, high blood pressure and diabetes.

The best way to do this is to stand in the buff in front of a full length mirror. If you're in perfect health, trim, taut and terrific you must be doing something right. If you're fat, depressed and tired, it's time to start eating differently. Sears is a good place to start, but you can also take a look at the Hourglass Diet and Protein Power

3.

MICRO NUTRIENTS - nutraceuticals

a. Essential nutrients

Within this classification there are the essential nutrients - ones which the body can't make itself from fat, protein and carbohydrate and which are necessary for normal healthy cell function

• vitamins

• minerals

• essential fats (e.g. omega 3)

• glyconutrients.

b. Herbs and spices

There is another range of nutraceuticals which, whilst they are not essential, nevertheless boost the octane rating of the food generally, and act to enhance cell function. Known since antiquity that have act to improve cell function in normal healthy people and assist in the repair of cells when people are ill.

You may be familiar with such names as ginkgo biloba, Echinacea, coenzyme Q10, glucosamine, spiralina, ginseng ... You can also put into this class things like garlic, ginger and the herbs with a specific focus, like St John's Wort (to enhance mood) and saw palmetto to free up the male waterworks.

Scientific American, a leading authority on scientific breakthroughs, published an article explaining the relationship between our products and cancer. They believe the key to halting cancer cells may lie in their sugary coats. Read it here.

Science News Magazine recently published an article titled "The True Sweet Science". The article showcases the amount of research that is currently being done in the field of glycobiology and all of the potential medical benefits that these super-sugars hold! Read it here.

Science Magazine, a publication of Stanford University for the American Association for the Advancement of Science, dedicated an entire 200 page magazine issue to the science behind our patented products.  Click on either of these links below to go directly to the Science Magazine web site. Read it here.