Food Knowledge

1. What Are Lectins?

  • Define lectins simply (plant proteins, protective but sometimes harmful).
  • Why Dr. Gundry says to avoid them.
  • Foods high in lectins (beans, nightshades, grains).
  • Safe prep methods: pressure cooking, fermenting, peeling.
  • Checklist: ✓ Did I soak beans overnight? ✓ Did I peel/seeds tomatoes?
  • Affiliate tie-in: pressure cookers, fermenting kits, cookbooks.

2. Getting Started With Keto for Seniors

  • Simple guide to what keto is.
  • Foods to eat: meat, fish, eggs, non-starchy veggies, olive oil, nuts.
  • Foods to avoid: sugar, bread, pasta, potatoes, rice.
  • Benefits for seniors: steady energy, mental clarity, blood sugar support.
  • Cautions: electrolyte balance, hydration, kidney issues (talk to doctor).
  • Affiliate tie-in: keto cookbooks, electrolyte powders, MCT oil.

3. Healthy Fats vs Harmful Fats

  • Why olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil are good.
  • Why vegetable oils (canola, soybean, corn) are harmful.
  • Simple swaps: ✓ Olive oil instead of margarine ✓ Nuts instead of chips.
  • Affiliate tie-in: olive oil samplers, avocado oil sprays, nut bundles.

4. Fermented Foods & Gut Health

  • Benefits of probiotics for digestion & immunity.
  • Easy options: sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir, yogurt.
  • How to start with small servings.
  • Checklist: ✓ Did I eat a fermented food today?
  • Affiliate tie-in: fermentation kits, probiotic supplements, kefir starter cultures.

5. Top 10 Foods to Avoid After 50

  • Highly processed packaged foods.
  • Sugary drinks.
  • Deep-fried foods.
  • High-lectin foods (optional list).
  • Refined carbs (white bread, pasta).
  • Affiliate tie-in: “healthy swap” ideas like nut butters, protein snacks.

6. Olive Oil Buyer’s Guide

  • Why olive oil is anti-inflammatory.
  • How to spot fake / low-quality oil.
  • Best storage methods.
  • Affiliate tie-in: high-end olive oils, samplers, subscriptions.
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