Tracy Breuning - Natural Nutritionist - F.A.Q

Will I have to take lots of Supplements?
Once a detailed case history has been taken the aim is to work within the three stages (as outlined in the three stages document) and we would hope to work on stages 1 and 2, diet and techniques. The philosophy is to look at everyone as an individual and according to the case history there may be some initial supplements recommended.

My practitioner has advised that I take wheat out of my diet for a period which products do I need to avoid?
Wheat is very acid forming in the body. If your practitioner has suggested a wheat free diet then you will need to avoid wheat based breads, pasta, cous cous, bulgur wheat and semolina. Wheat is also in a lot of canned products, ready meals and processed foods. Good wheat free alternatives are oats, short grain brown rice, millet, quinoa, corn, sweet potatoes and potatoes. Lentils and beans can also be used as a food accompaniment.

My practitioner has suggested I avoid Gluten what does this mean?
Gluten is the main protein in Rye, Barley and Wheat. Coeliacs are unable to tolerate gluten. A gluten like protein called avenin is also found in Oats. Any gluten that fails to be digested quickly enough in the duodenum coats the walls of the small intestine upsetting the bacteria there and stopping it working effectively. It hinders mineral absorption and can cause constipation and discomfort.

If I am avoiding dairy where will I get my calcium?
Dairy is also a very acid and mucous forming food. There are lots of dairy free alternatives available made with rice, oats and soya. We must not forget how the cow gets its calcium from the chlorophyll in grass. Chlorophyll is in all greens. Other good sources are parsley, prunes, pumpkin seeds, almonds, cabbage and spirulina.