Popular Dietary Models - CNM Naturopathic Diet

Question 1

CNM Naturopathic Diet, free of:

Answer 1

CNM Naturopathic Diet: Supplies the body with all nutrients needed for health and growth.
It is a diet which is:
* Free of harmful substances.
* Free of junk food, highly-processed foods, microwaved foods.
* Free of stimulants —coffee, chocolate, alcohol.
* Free of sugar and artificial sweeteners.
* Free of table salt: Use sea salt, rock salt or Himalayan salt in small amounts.
* Free of cow’s dairy (small amounts of raw dairy may be included).
* Free of soya, which is hard to digest. If from the US, it is GMO

Question 2

CNM Naturopathic Diet, focus:

Answer 2

Focus on:
* Local, seasonal, whole, fresh and organic foods.
* Vegetables and fruit, legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, water and herbal teas.
* Small amounts of oily fish and meat (organic, grass-fed).
* Food is prepared to maintain the optimum amounts of nutrients and prevent formation of damaging compounds associated with high-heat cooking and heating of oils.
* Food-combining principles are followed.

Question 3

Constitution and Other Considerations

Answer 3

Foods are prescribed according to the constitution of the patient. Different foods work for different constitutions / physical conditions (hot, cold, dry, moist).
* Focus is on quality of the food, not calories.
* Remember the value of detoxification, cleansing and fasting.
* Encourage effective digestion —chew food well, keep fluids away from meals, avoid snacking (stick to three meals / day).