What we learned from our vitamin and mineral meter
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A while ago, we acquired an analysis tool that can determine if you have indications of imbalances related to vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, without having to take a blood test.
To put it simply, the principle can be compared to an echo sounder. The device picks up the electromagnetic wave signals that the body itself emits (quantum resonance technique).
IT'S WHAT'S INSIDE THAT COUNTS
After four months of use on several people who have visited, we have noticed a couple of common traits that keep appearing and that we found quite interesting. In all cases, it shows that they need to eat more offal. In Norway, the most common offal includes tongue, liver, heart, lung, blood, and kidney, mainly used in processed meat products such as liver pâté, cured sausages, sausages, lung mousse, and blood pudding.
Last but not least, animal protein provides you with all nine essential amino acids your body needs to function efficiently. It is not hard to understand that offal is very healthy and nutritious for us and should therefore be prioritized as an important part of the diet.
Today, many people only eat chicken breast and believe it is the healthiest option, but it actually contains less nutrition than a whole chicken. So if you are going to eat chicken, it is better to buy a whole chicken to roast in the oven or boil for soup.
That said, offal should be eaten in moderation because too much is not good either, but it is worse to cut it out completely!
THE IMPORTANCE OF COLLAGEN
The Sami people are especially skilled at making broth from reindeer meat and eating it often. Bone broth provides a rich source of collagen. Many believe collagen is only good for skin and joints, but it is important for eyes, digestive system, teeth, nervous system, muscles, detox function, blood circulation, fat metabolism, and more.
The interesting thing is that we can also measure collagen levels, and most people usually have low levels, while those with Sami background have more optimal levels, which can be explained by their preservation of the tradition of making broth and cooking with the whole animal. Not least, this is a more sustainable way of living.
Additionally, we recommend supplementing your diet with our Collagen with pine bark, which is made from chicken cartilage because it most closely resembles human cartilage and therefore has good absorption in the body.
STOP CUTTING OUT FOODS
Today, it is easy to become confused by the amount of conflicting information about what is good or bad to eat. What we see in our measurements is that those who cut out certain foods naturally develop deficiencies in the nutrients those foods contain.
For example, those who cut out gluten due to intolerance or celiac disease turn to many gluten-free alternatives. Ready-made gluten-free flour mixes can be both fiber- and nutrient-poor in plant compounds, B vitamins, calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, and fiber, and also extremely starchy.
If you have intolerances, it may indicate an imbalance in the gut flora, and it may be beneficial to try more probiotic foods. A Finnish study at Tampere University shows that Russians in Karelia just across the border from Finland have a larger, more complex, and aggressive bacterial flora than their Nordic neighbors. Yet, they have six times fewer cases of diabetes, four times less asthma, and nowhere near the same development of wheat gluten intolerance as people in the West – despite eating as much wheat of the same quality. The explanation may be that they live as Finns did 50 years ago and have more bacteria to contend with in their close environment.
THINK TRADITION
Therefore, choose natural gluten-free grains and seeds such as buckwheat, millet, quinoa, almond flour, chickpea flour, amaranth, and similar. If you do not have celiac disease, wheat allergy, or gluten sensitivity, vary between nutrient-rich ancient grains (heirloom grains like einkorn, emmer, and organic spelt), nut flours, and seed flours for both nutrition and taste.
Eating a varied diet is probably the best rule of thumb! But also try to reclaim and preserve our traditional diet, what we have lived on for generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are vitamins?
Vitamins are important nutrients that the body absolutely depends on to function. We get our vitamins through our diet, but sometimes there can be an imbalance in the amount of vitamins in our body, based on lifestyle, possible illness, poor diet, or how much sun exposure one has.
How can I find out if I have a vitamin deficiency?
You can always go to your general practitioner and get an assessment of any vitamin deficiencies by taking a blood test. However, at Aarja Health, we have purchased a vitamin and mineral analyzer that can measure your body's condition without taking a blood test that needs to be analyzed afterward. You can always contact us for a consultation, but it is always best to consult your general practitioner or other healthcare professionals first.
Which vitamins should one take daily?
The most important vitamins our body needs are A, C, D, E, and K, and also often B12, which is a common deficiency for those who eat little or no meat at all. However, you should always consult healthcare professionals before taking any supplements. Another way to get enough vitamins is by having a varied diet where these vitamins are naturally found, but sometimes that is not possible, and that is where supplements come in.