Chapter 5

Question 1

What are Isothiocyanates and what are their role?

Answer 1

Molecules which help combat oxidative stress.
Isothiocyanates bind to Keap-1, releasing Nrf2, which binds to a cell genome and increases the expression of antioxidant genes.

Question 2

What does CAFO stand for?

Answer 2

Concentrated animal feeding operation

Question 3

What does SCFA stand for?

Answer 3

Short chain fatty acid

Question 4

What are the six principles of good energy eating?

Answer 4

1. Food determines the structure of our cells and microbiome
2. Eating is the process of matching cellular needs with oral inputs
3. Food is how you communicate with your cells
4. Extreme food cravings are feedback from your cells that you are sending mixed messages
5. Ignore diet philosophies and focus on unprocessed food
6. Find awe in food