Oxygen and Diets

Oxygen is our main "Fuel Source” for oxidizing or “burning” the food calories derived from carbohydrates, sugars, fats, and proteins. Without Oxygen or insufficient Oxygen supply, these foods would not be adequately converted into energy, resulting in poor cellular reproduction and lower overall energy states. Consequently, a high percentage of foods turn into fat, leading to weight gain and further health issues.

Food Facts:
Calories are not all created equal! Here are some general details:

• The percentage of oxygen in complex carbohydrates, such as, raw fruits and vegetables, can be up to 50%.
• The percentage of oxygen in fats is less than 15%. The percentage of oxygen in protein is between 20% and 40%, depending on the protein's amino acid profile.

Eating junk food or “Oxygen-Robbing” foods on a regular basis forces the body to use up more of its oxygen reserves than usual in order to metabolize the preservatives and what few nutrients may actually be in the "food". Oxygen-robbing foods to avoid include:

• Processed white sugar
• White flour
• Alcohol
• Caffeinated Drinks

Similarly, eating large quantities of dense foods, such as, fats and proteins, will also require extra oxygen for oxidation.

When this occurs, the body tends to divert needed oxygen away from primary metabolic functions, such as heartbeat, blood flow, brain function and immune response, just to oxidize and metabolize these foods.