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And a biochemistry book would be a good one to start with. So much of what I see coming from "nutritionists" would suggest that they don't remember what they've learned about biochem - even the basics about proteins, carbs, and fats. Avoid sugar - 90% of the valuable advice in the area of nutrition. :-)

If you think that about Doctors, maybe you need to find another Doctor

Look into Dr Livingood, yes his real name. He has a Facebook group that renews every month. Just about to start the new one, Crew#60, as in 60th month. There is so much support from other Crew members, and there is even a group in The Villages that get together to share recipes and for support. I do not know how to connect with them though . Dr Livingood has several very good videos on YouTube you could start with to see if interested. His "life style" changes has gotten many off meds and healthy lifestyle to lose weight. I am currently only on his Facebook Crew, but he has other choices of Lifetime memberships, lifetime, yearly, or monthly. He has a book "Food Made Simple"...short read but eye opening. You can get the book free with just paying the shipping. Good luck!!

Watch this documentry on Netlflx - Forks Over Knives. Go to this page also.

Free McDougall Program - Dr. McDougall

There is actually a Plant Based Group in the Villages that meet once a month. I only rent there but went and it is very informative if interested.

I have followed a plant based diet for 17 years and have no inflammation or arthritis. Energy is off the charts. I'm soon to be 70.

Doctors prescribe medication because they’re incentivized to do so. My opinion, doctors do not look at total overall situation, just the ailment at hand.

He also a physical trainer. We are considering working with him for my wife and at his evaluation of my wife you get a copy of his book on nutrition.

Another useful app is "My Fitness Pal". It tracks your meals, calories and other categories such as sugar, protein etc. Very educational. Dr Gabe Mirkin lives in tv and publishes a free email newsletter on health and nutrition. He promotes plant based diet.

You are correct. There are very few Dr. Esselstyn's out there.
Dr. Esselstyn's Prevent & Reverse Heart Disease Program | Make yourself heart attack proof

Almost 90% of older adults regularly take at least 1 prescription drug, almost 80% regularly take at least 2 prescription drugs, and 36% regularly take at least 5 different prescription drugs. When over-the-counter and dietary supplements are included, these rates are even higher.
Aging and Medications - Aging and Medications - Merck Manual Consumer Version

Sounds good. Good luck to your wife & the training.

Sugar (especially fructose) and plant-based oils are the real poisons that damage cells to the mitochondria level. Cellular insulin resistance (with inflammation) is the base cause of almost all modern disease. Eat just beef, shrimp, sardines, salt and water and you will start feeling better in just a week. You will actually feel the cellular inflammation subside and you will become calmer.

Most people "live to eat" and not "eat to live". Doctors know this so they don't harp on diet and just prescribe medicine.

What is wrong with plant based oils? Olive oil is supposed to be the be a t for us.

Plus, beef is full of growth hormones, antibiotics, and steroids.
The majority of Shrimps, are farmed, live in $h*t, and have to be fed with drugs to keep them alive.
Salt, or too much of it, is good if you want a stroke, high blood pressure, or a heart attack.
However, I do like a nice fresh caught sardine fried in Olive Oil though.

I've been using cronometer.com for years to track my nutrition, weight, work outs, supplements, etc.

I like that it has graphs that can be set up to track whatever nutritional intake/goals that I need for the day.

It's free for a basic membership.

What is your opinion on organic coconut oil?

It's "plant based" but isn't it considered a palm oil? I've read that it's good for inflammation but not sure if it's up to all the hype.

I agree. I'm on a keto diet. First off, I cut out all sugar of any type. I'm amazed by what I can eat, which is plenty. There are groups galore on Facebook and elsewhere that post scrumptious keto-friendly recipes.