Nutritionist's plan to reduce inflammation and lose weight
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Lyn-Genet Recitas
By FOX 2 News Staff
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WJBK) -- Nutrition expert Lyn-Genet Recitas says food you think of as 'healthy' may actually be causing you to gain weight.
Foods such as turkey, eggs, cauliflower, beans and tomatoes may be healthy in a vacuum, but when combined with an individuals' chemistry, they can cause a toxic reaction that sets off weight gain, premature aging, inflammation, and a host of health problems.
Recitas appeared on FOX 2 Wednesday to talk about the tricks to identify your hidden trigger foods that are causing weight gain and inflammation. She also lays out a plan for building your healthy food list that promotes rapid weight loss. Click the video player to learn more.
Below is a list, based on Recitas' research, of many foods eaten on a daily basis and their potential of reactivity:
Reactive foods 90- 95% Reactive • Farm raised fish • Deli meats • Most sushi - most sushi restaurants will use farm raised fish unless eating in expensive restaurants
85% Reactive • Shrimp, most shellfish • Turkey • Tomato sauce • Eggplant • Oatmeal • Greek yogurt • Beans- especially black beans and cannellini • Cauliflower • Cabbage • Whole eggs • Non-organic spinach- very high pesticide residue • Cottage cheese • Grapefruit- not recommended bcs of impairing liver function • Tofu • Salmon • Oranges 70% Reactive • Yogurt • Green beans • Asparagus • Bok Choy • Tomatoes, green peppers, eggplant, potatoes (purple potatoes are less reactive) • Pork
50% Reactive • Veal • Milk • Tempeh • White fish with exception of tuna, swordfish and cod • Couscous • Rice (except for brown or basmati lowers reactive rate to 10%) • Almond milk • Quinoa
30% Reactive • Egg whites • Nut butters made with roasted nuts • Sesame seeds/Tahini • Lentils, peas • Bananas
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:58 AM EDT2013-05-22 11:58:40 GMT
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Lyn-Genet Recitas
