Include 4 oz of protein-rich food at least twice a day This should be roughly the size of a deck of cards. Healthy protein-rich foods include organic, pasture-raised meats, poultry, wild-caught fish, fermented soy, eggs, dairy, nuts, seeds, legumes and beans. For added nutrients and easily absorbable protein, micro-proteins such as blue green algaes, bee pollen, brewers yeast, royal jelly, barley greens, wheatgrass juice, alfalfa juice and alfalfa greens can be great addition to a smoothie. Why is protein important? Protein-rich foods are made of amino acids and are the building blocks for structural components within the body. These foods have an anabolic influence and will be of benefit in repairing and recovering from malnutrition from chronic stress (Hawthorn University, 2014). Due to nutritional deficiencies, stress and digestive distress, I recommend Esmahan focus on foods supportive of a anabolic diet or building diet direction and increase her intake of protein-rich foods at each meal. At this time, she likely unable to tolerate a catabolic or cleansing diet, …show more content…
Eat as much as possible, preferably organic. Fresh vegetables should be eaten raw, lightly steamed, sautéed, baked or broiled. Why are fruits and vegetables important? Organic fruits and vegetables are concentrated sources of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients and due to high water and fiber content, they are very cleansing to the body and assist in clearing waste and toxins from the body (Hawthorn University, 2014). Catabolic foods are essential to a healthy diet and will assist in creating homeostasis in the body by providing alkalinizing minerals and fiber to assist in movement through the digestive system and detoxifying the body (Hawthorn University,