What is ?
DiaitaFusion blends the Greek word "diaita," meaning "way of life," with the English word "fusion," which symbolizes a harmonious blend. In America-English, "DiaitaFusion" represents integrating traditional, healthy dietary practices with modern nutritional science. It's a fresh, unique name that conveys a balanced, innovative approach to nutrition and wellness that integrates into your lifestyle.​
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As we age, the function of the human digestion tract typically slows down, leading to potential changes like decreased stomach acid production, slower movement of food through the intestines, and a major likelihood of constipation due to weakening muscle contractions in the digestive system; this can be further influenced by dietary factors and medication use.
Contributing factors to dietary changes:
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Side effects of medication.
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Lack of physical activity.
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Not consuming enough fiber or fluids.
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Increased sensitivity to certain foods - to name a few.
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FOUNDATION - 6-2-1-1-1​
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IMMUNE BOOST: 6 servings of vegetables daily Fresh – Pure – Whole Natural
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VEGETABLES: Eat 6 different types non-starchy vegetables daily
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2 -1/2 cups or 5 servings selected from as many basic non-starchy vegetables as possible.
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50% of your vegetables should be raw daily.
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Mix vegetables of different color – MORE COLOR – MORE NUTRITION 6 pieces of one vegetables does not count.
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2 veggie salads each day – PREFECT.
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Iceberg lettuce has zero nutritional content except for the outside leaves. ​​​​​
VITALITY BOOST: 2 servings of fruit daily Fresh – Pure – Whole – Natural
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FRUITS: Incorporating two fruits into your daily diet provides the necessary fiber, vitamins, and natural sugars to stabilize your energy levels. Fruits also contribute to better skin health, enhanced immune function, and reduced risk of chronic diseases. In the digestive process, fruit enters the small intestine very quickly. As you age, the surface area of the small intestine can decrease, potentially impacting nutrient absorption. Eating fruit mid-morning and mid-afternoon for a snack helps with fortifying your energy until lunch or dinner.
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2 cups or 4 servings of fruit, select from a variety of fruits.
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Fresh fruit unavailable? Switch to dried fruits.
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Using 100% fruit juices is the same recommendation as fresh fruit and 1 to 2 hours after a meal.
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​​ENERGY BOOST: 1 serving of starch daily Fresh – Pure – Whole – Natural
STARCHES: Grains, legumes, & starchy vegetables – Major sources of energy for all body functions; the proper utilization of fats; unrefined carbohydrate supply fiber that is important for proper waste elimination.
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1 serving carbohydrate - grains or starchy vegetables daily.
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Starchy food produces enzymes; enzymes are alkaline, to break down the starch.
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Whole grains – quinoa, brown rice, bulgur.
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Starchy vegetables – sweet potatoes, butternut squash, corn.
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Legumes – lentils, chickpeas, kidney beans.
​​PROTEIN BOOST: – 1 serving of protein daily Fresh – Pure – Whole – Natural
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PROTEIN: Animal or Plant-base Protein – the major building material of all body
tissues. Supplies food energy and helps make up enzymes and hormones that regulate body functions.
As we age, the stomach may produce less hydrochloric acid, affecting the digestion of certain nutrients.
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1 serving of animal or plant-based protein daily.
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Helps muscles repair, immune function, and over all vitality.
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When you eat meat, the stomach produces hydrochloric/amino acid to break down the meat into liquid. Nutrients are then absorbed by the body from this liquid.
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Lean meats – chicken, turkey, pork.
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Plant-base Protein – tofu, tempeh, edamame.
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Fish and seafood – salmon, shrimp.
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METABOLIC BOOST: 1 serving of dairy/non-dairy daily Fresh – Pure – Whole – Natural
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DAIRY/NON-DAIRY: Incorporating 1 dairy/non-dairy source in your daily diet.
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1 serving of dairy product, cow, goat, or sheep, in your daily diet to ensure additional benefits and cater to those with diary preferences.
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Milk - full fat - low fat - skim milk.
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Cheeses - hard cheese - cottage cheese - ricotta - other types of cheeses.
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Yogurt - plain, Greek, other types of yogurt.
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Butter - salted - unsalted - ghee.
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1 serving of non-dairy product in your daily diet to ensure additional benefits and cater to those with diary sensitivities or preferences.
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Plant-based milk – almond, soy, oat.
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Nuts and seeds – almond, chia.
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Yogurt – coconut, almond.
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Treat yourself 1 day a month to satisfy your cravings – pastries, pies, ice cream, or even fried foods but go back on the DiaitaFusion Program the next day. If you do not satisfy your craving, you will give up on any type of nutritional program. Remember, it is not what you eat, but how you eat.