1. For proper nutrition Vitamins Fats Protein Minerals Water

2. A Sad State 1-25% Fat >75% Unsaturated 5% Protein 70-90% Unrefined Carbohydrates (mostly complex) 37% Fat 80-90% Saturated 12% Protein 27% Carbohydrates (mostly refined) 24% Refined Sugar! Ideal Diet Standard American Diet

3. Best source of energy for all bodily functions Brain CNS Muscles Come from plant sources Half the calories as fat Sugars and starches are carbohydrates

4. Fats 9 calories per gram Carbohydrates 4 calories per gram Proteins 4 calories per gram

6. Disease and the Low Fiber Diet Metabolic: Obesity, gout, diabetes, kidney stones, gallstones Cardiovascular: Hypertension, cerebrovascular disease, heart disease, varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism Colonic: Constipation, appendicitis, diverticulitis, diverticolosis, hemorrhoids, colon cancer, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease Other: Dental caries, autoimmune disorders, pernicious anemia, multiple sclerosis, thyrotoxicosis, dermatological conditions

7. Advantages of Eating Breakfast more efficient problem solving improved memory increased verbal fluency improved attention span better attitudes better scholastic scores

8. Eating Breakfast Reduces the Risk of Heart Attacks Without breakfast, possible heart attack risk may be elevated for 2-3 hours after waking.