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Author: [[Paul Saladino MD]] Full Title: The Carnivore Code Category: #books If you absolutely need a sweet taste in your foods or beverages, I’d recommend the amino acid glycine, but ultimately, any molecule that is sweet can cause release of incretin, hormones which negatively affect satiety.9 These include black and white pepper, coriander, cumin, cardamom, nutmeg, cloves, mustard, and caraway. Cinnamon is made from the bark of a tree and can also cause immune reactions in some people. Spices made from plant leaves are often referred to as herbs and might be more tolerable than seed-based spices, depending on the individual. These include oregano, basil, rosemary, parsley, dill, sage, and mint, all of which might be a part of a carnivore-ish diet for flavor or variety, but I don’t believe they have any unique benefit. In addition to plant seeds, high-oxalate foods are at the furthest reaches of the plant toxicity spectrum and are best fully avoided. In Chapter Seven, we discussed oxalates in detail and described ways in which they can contribute to kidney stones, chronic pain, and many other negative effects in the body. You may want to refer back to that chapter for a chart showing some of the highest oxalate-containing foods, but the worst offenders are spinach, turmeric, almonds, potatoes, navy beans, and beets. Occasionally, small amounts of honey are a better sweetener than table sugar, stevia, or other artificial sweeteners, but for most of us, Polyphenols in berries probably aren’t that good for us and are really just plant pigments, but if we are going to consume fruit, berries are better than other, sweeter types. What About Fungi? Mushrooms are another type of food many people ask about on a carnivore-ish type diet. Technically, fungi are a separate kingdom from plants, but they do still make many toxins to defend themselves against animal predation. however, report more stable energy levels, better sleep, and brighter overall moods.

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The Carnivore Code by Paul Saladino MD presents wisdom from the contemplative traditions.

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