Author: drshintani

Does sugar cause cancer? The short answer is No. But there are three ways in which processed sugar increases the risk of cancer. ##drshintani ##processedsugar ##sugarandcancer ##Insulin ##Highfiberdiet ##cancerprevention ##preventcancer ##fightcancer ##flightcancertogether ##Beatcancer

The short answer to this question is No. Sugar doesn’t cause cancer. However there are three ways processed sugar increases the risk of cancer. First Processed sugar tends to contribute to obesity, and obesity does increase the risk of cancer. No. 2, cancer cells require much more sugar to produce energy than normal cells because they are mostly anaerobic as a result of the Warburg effect. And third, processed sugar raises insulin levels, which can promote cancer growth. But don’t automatically go about replacing processed sugar with protein because protein also raises insulin levels, and high protein diets, especially animal protein, are also associated with a higher risk of cancer. So to reduce your risk of cancer, replace sugar with healthier high fiber unprocessed whole plant based foods which tend to be full of anti-cancer nutrients.

7 foods that boost energy and protect kidney, liver, and brain. The super nutrient is PQQ. ##drshintani ##boostenergy ##brainfog##kidneydamage ##liverdamage ##brainhealth ##mitochondria ##longCovid##NAFL ##Fattyliver

A little known supernutrient is getting a lot of attention for its surprising health benefits including boosting energy, and the protection of liver, kidney, and brain cells. PQQ or Pyrroloquinoline Quinone isn’t just another antioxidant. It’s a powerhouse nutrient that affects the whole body. Its ability to boost energy through mitochondrial biogenesis makes it a legitimate candidate as an age reversal supplement. Mitochondria are the little organelles that produce ATP or energy for cellular function, protection, and repair. Animal studies suggests that it can help repair alcoholic and non-alcoholic liver damage, diabetic kidney damage and nerve damage. The added energy appears to improve cognitive and athletic performance as well. It may also help with fatigue of long covid. Here are 7 of the top sources of PQQ; 1. Parsley. 2. Peppers. 3. Kiwi fruit. 4. Papaya. 5. Tofu or Soy beans. 6. Spinach. And 7. Carrots.

How to control blood sugar on a high carb diet Full length book on Amazon at EatSlim.org. ##drshintani ##bloodsugarcontrol ##reversediabetestype2 ##reversetype2diabetes ##highcarbdiet ##prediabetes ##reverseprediabetes

I’ve been featured in Newsweek about this, and I’ve published research about this, and published a book called The Peace Diet, available at Amazon at eastslim.org. Yet people are still sceptical and surprised at this. The problem is incomplete knowledge of nutrition. They probably learned that all carbs are broken down into sugar and absorbed as sugar and absorbed the sugar and therefore all carbs will make diabetes worse.. The truth is that carbs act differently depending on what form it’s in. Some carbs cause blood sugar to rise out of control, and some carbs in a different form will help you get blood sugar under better control. For example in a large meta analysis, it was determined that in relation to diabetes, white rice intake was associated with 16% increase in risk, but whole unprocessed brown rice. Even with the same amount of carbs in it was associated with a 13% decrease in risk for every 50 grams of intake. So for diabetes, consider using carbs in their unprocessed form.

How to control blood sugar on a high carb diet Full length book on Amazon at EatSlim.org. ##drshintani ##bloodsugarcontrol ##reversediabetestype2 ##reversetype2diabetes ##highcarbdiet ##prediabetes ##reverseprediabetes

5 most important supplements for insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control. More info in my free e-book at PeaceDiet.org Or my full book on Amazon atEatSlim.org. #drshintani #insulinsensitivity #insulinresistance #diabetescontrol. #bloodsugarcontrol. #reversediabetestype2 #magnesium. #vitaminD #chromium ##prediabetes

Of course the management of blood sugar and diabetes requires a change in diet and adequate exercise, but while you may be struggling with your diet to control blood sugar, you may be struggling harder than necessary if the basic nutrients for good insulin sensitivity are neglected. Here are 5 nutrients that help optimize insulin sensitivity and make blood sugar easier to control. No. 1, magnesium is an important co-factor required for proper insulin function. And although magnesium citrate and glycinate are useful, magnesium threonate is probably the best for insulin sensitivity. No. 2, zinc supports the body’s response, the natural response to insulin. No. 3, chromium has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity and may help induce weight loss. No. 4, vitamin E known for its antioxidant properties has been shown to help produce hemoglobin A1C. And No. 5, Vitamin D, deficiency of vitamin D is linked to insulin resistance, so maintaining adequate levels of vitamin D is key for blood sugar control.

7 most common holiday hazards you should avoid. 92% of the people can’t guess all seven. Put in the comments which ones you may have missed or any important hazards that are not on the list. Free e-book at peaceDiet.org. ##drshintani ##holidayhazards ##holidaysafety ##foodsafety ##safeholidays ##holidaytips ##happyholidays

Of course the Holidays are time for celebration, but don’t let it become a tragedy. Here are the 7 most common holiday hazards to avoid. No. 1, falls from ladders or tripping on wires or toys. No. 2, back injuries from lifting or decorating. No. 3, fires or burns from cooking or unattended candles or wiring. No. 4, cuts from cooking, wrapping or opening gifts. No. 5, food or alcohol related allergy or poisoning. No. 6, pet poisonings, don’t let your pets eat grapes, raisins, chocolate, holly or mistletoe. No. 7 traffic accidents are always on the increase during the Holidays. So drive safely and don’t let these hazards turn your Holiday into a tragedy.

7 ways to optimize your secret health ally. Your secret ally is your gut flora or your microbiome. #drshintani #gutflora #microbiome. #gutMicrobiome. #dietaryfiber. #probiotics. #probiotics. #fermentedfoods. #gutbrainaxis. #guthealth #gutbrainconnection .

This ally is home to trillions of helpful microbes working hard to keep you healthy. Your secret ally is your microbiome or gut flora. It doesn’t just aid in digestion, it produces neurotransmitters, boosts your brain function, boosts your immune system, improves insulin sensitivity for blood sugar control, and even helps with weight management. Here are 7 simple things you can do to optimize your microbiome. No. 1, eat more fiber, eat fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains to feed your gut bacteria. No. 2, include fermented foods, such as kimchi, sauerkraut, pickles, or miso, for live probiotics. No. 3, enjoy prebiotic foods such as garlic, onions, blueberries and bananas to feed the beneficial bacteria in your gut. No. 4, drinking plenty of water helps your gut bacteria to thrive. No. 5, limit processed foods and sugar which are harmful to gut health. No. 6, regular exercise promotes a balanced microbiome. No. 7, limit the use of antibiotics and use probiotics when you have to use antibiotics. So consider taking these steps to optimize your microbiome.

This “forgotten Organ” is one key to your good health. It helps brain function and memory, your immune system, your skin, helps ward off infection, and inflammatory disease. Free ebook at PeaceDiet.org. #d#drshintani #g#gutflora#m#microbiome#g#gutMicrobiome#i#immuneystem #g#gutfeelings #g#gutbacteria#g#gooddigestioni#insulinsensitivityi#inflammatorydisease

Deep inside your body lies an incredible organ that most people forget about but it weighs about as much as your brain and is full of activity. It isn’t directly connected to your body and yet it influences nearly every part of your body. It helps improve memory, improves your skin, helps resist illness, and even helps you control your weight. This “forgotten organ” is your gut microbiome, the community of trillions of microbes that live inside your digestive tract. Here are 7 ways this powerhouse benefits your body. No. 1, of course it improves digestion, it breaks down complex foods and helps the absorption of nutrients sufficiently. No. 2, it strengthens immunity, it trains your immune system to fight harmful invaders. No. 3, it boosts brain function as it produces 95% of your serotonin and various amounts of other neurotransmitters that help with memory and mood. No. 4, it reduces inflammation to protect against chronic disease. No. 5, it supports weight management and reduces unhealthy cravings. No. 6, it promotes skin health and its youthful glow. No. 7, it helps with blood sugar control and diabetes by improving insulin sensitivity. In my next post I’ll talk about ways to optimize your microbiome.

Recipe for life. Remember the simple poem to help you optimize your health and your life as a whole. #drshintani #youarewhatyoueat. #youarewhatyouthink. #wordshavepower. #dothewillofGod . #wearelove. #youarewhatyoudo. #wholeperson.

This is a little poem to remind you of what keeps you healthy. I call it recipe for life. Here’s the poem:

You are what you eat

You are what you drink

You are what you breathe

You are what you think

You are what you do

You are what you say

You are all the love you give

And you are what you pray.

So this is what it means, “you are what you eat”, you should eat mostly whole unprocessed plant-based foods. “You are what you drink”, avoid sugary and alcoholic beverages. “You are what you breathe”, stop smoking. “You are what you think”, think positive thoughts and you’ll become a positive person. “You are what you do”, exercise and do the will of God. The good you do will always come back to you. “You are what you say”, words have power, positive words get positive results. “You are all the love you give”, in the end what matters most in life is how much love you’ve given in this world. “You are what you pray”, prayer heals and prayer will keep you on the path you are meant to travel and close to God who will give you the strength and guidance to travel it well. I hope this helps you have health, success, happiness, and peace.

5 easy, healthy tasty holiday foods that I recommend. my tofu nugget recipe is at the end of the e-book that is free at. PeaceDiet.org. ##drshintani ##holidayrecipes ##healthyholidayrecipes ##mushroomrice ##vegangravy ##holidaycooking ##easyholidayrecipes

When people ask me what I recommend for Holiday foods, these are 5 of my favorites. No. 1, mushroom and wild rice. Get a box of mushroom rice kit, toss the instant white rice that comes with it and add long grain brown rice and wild rice to it and cook it with its spice pack as if you’re cooking brown rice, you can also add more mushrooms. No. 2, steamed or roasted sweet potato yams, or kabocha squash. You can eat it plain or brushed with miso. No. 3, Organic vegan gravy, this you can find at a health food store, or a health food section of the supermarket and it comes as a dry mix or liquid in a carton. No. 4, try umeboshi plum vinegar on corn on a cob, sounds strange but surprisingly delicious. No. 5, spicy tofu nuggets or cutlet, a family favorite. Even meat eaters like it, the recipe is at the end of my free ebook along with the link to a video.