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Yes in so much that a ketogenic diet helps one avoid the highs and lows of blood sugar and insulin, it is a very good dietary approach for anyone with chronic illness. Think of our Kestasis Program as a very effective “Graduation Program” or maintenance plan after one’s health is restored. Guar gum is a common food additive that acts as an emulsifier or thickening agent in liquid products. It is often used in gluten free recipes as well. While I think it is ok in moderation, guar gum can cause digestive issues because its water absorbing properties create a gel like substance in the GI tract. Nutritional yeast may well be one of the best additions to your diet in terms of nutrition and taste. It provides a wealth of vitamins, minerals and protein that anyone can enjoy. It is often used in recipes as a substitute for Parmesan cheese. Don’t confuse nutritional yeast with baker's yeast, which is still active and could grow inside your stomach and deprive you of nutrients, or with brewer's yeast, which is inactive but distinctly bitter. Nutritional yeast is a complete protein, meaning that among the 18 amino acids it contains, nine are essential ones that your body cannot produce. Nutritional yeast also provides the compounds beta-1,3 glucan, trehalose, mannan and glutathione, which are associated with enhanced immunity, reduced cholesterol levels and cancer prevention. You get a significant dose of the minerals iron, selenium and zinc when you consume nutritional yeast as well and one serving of nutritional yeast provides about four grams of fiber. Nutritional yeast is a source of B vitamins, including thiamine, folate, B-6 and niacin. Just a half tablespoon of some brands will provide you with a day's worth of B vitamins, while other brands offer between 30 and 100 percent of B vitamins. These vitamins help you extract the energy from food and produce red blood cells. Many types of nutritional yeast are also fortified with vitamin B-12, which is usually found exclusively in animal products. The things you won't find in nutritional yeast also make it a boon for your diet. It contains little sodium and fat. It's also gluten-free, so people who must avoid gluten in wheat products can enjoy it. Additionally, nutritional yeast lacks Candida albicans, the type of yeast that aggravates the fungal infection known as candidiasis. It's free of dairy and soy as well. Thanks again Karen for your excellent questions and enthusiastic support. Much love, John | |||
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