Month: May 2020

Day 31 of Year 6 Low-SOS Vegan Plan (DAY 51 COVID-19 LOCKDOWN)

EXERCISE:
* Outdoor Stroll

WATER:
(3) × (25) = 75 oz

EATS:
* banana & pbj whole grain thin toast w/ few almonds
* pinto beans, spanish rice w/ veggies, steamed brocolli, sauteed palm-hearts, potato, onion hash
* one small flour XL-tortilla
* plain sparkling water w/ shot of soft XL-drink
* sliced orange

… SUN HAS SET …

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommon extravagantly luscious food

SARS-CoV-2 Endothelial Function – part 3

Possible Pathway for Covid-19 Blood Clots

So it seems there may be the following connection (a domino effect, in appearance)

  • SARS-COV-2 attacks the ACE 2 receptor
  • Results in increase of AT-II & reduction of AT 1,7
  • This causes increase in super oxide creation (oxidative stress)
  • Which causes endothelial cell dysfunction through nitric oxide pathway
  • VWF (Von Willebrand factor) gets spilled out
  • Causing an increase in thrombosis (blood clot) at the location of the inflammation

Question is “So what should we do about it?”

Dr. discusses possibility of putting patients on anticoagulation meds.

(Tune-in next time for more ideas… )

(See Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn’s BRIEF description of endothelial function HERE. )

Day 30 of Year 6 Low-SOS Vegan Plan (DAY 50 COVID-19 LOCKDOWN)

EXERCISE:
* Jog outdoors
* Lift biceps & triceps

WATER:
(3) × (25) = 75 oz

EATS:
* banana & brazil nut
* leftover whole wheat low sweetened cake w/ few almonds
* pinto beans, spanish rice w/ veggies, steamed brocolli, sauteed palm-hearts, potato, onion hash
* plain sparkling water w/ shot of soft XL-drink
* sliced orange

… SUN HAS SET …

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommon extravagantly luscious food

Day 29 of Year 6 Low-SOS Vegan Plan (DAY 49 COVID-19 LOCKDOWN)

EXERCISE:
* Rest

WATER:
(3) × (25) = 75 oz

EATS:
* banana & brazil nut
* mug of leftover grandma’s cabbage soup
* few sourdough XL-crackers w/ homemade CLA cheez
* Mum’s 89th birthday cake (made from home ground wheat berries & erythritol instead of sugar) topped w/ almond whipped XL-cream
* gorilla salad

… SUN HAS SET …

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommon extravagantly luscious food

SARS-CoV-2 Endothelial Function and Diet – part 2

Note that in the image ” vs __% ” represents percentage of general population with the condition.

The image specifically signifies that the following comorbidities were significantly higher in covid 19 (SARS-CoV-2) patients than in the general population:

  • Hypertension
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Body Mass Index > 30%

The following comorbidities were at approximately the same level as they are in the general population:

  • Asthma
  • COPD
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea

This seems to indicate that cardiovascular Covid-19 comorbidities are more significant than pulmonary diseases.

How well a patient does with covid-19 (SARS-CoV-2) seems to be related to the level of oxidative stress in their body at the beginning of the disease.

This graphic emphasizes the negative dietary contributions:

  • High [processed] carbs (simple sugars)
  • High protein
  • Saturated fats (animal sources)

And counters this with the list of positive dietary contributions:

  • Whole grains
  • Nuts [in moderation]
  • Fruits & vegetables
  • Fish*
  • Legumes

*Note the plant-based alternatives to nutrients listed on image under fish:

  • n-3 PUFA found in ground flaxseed, walnuts, hemp & chia seeds
  • click here for plant-based protein sources
  • bio-active peptides (oats, soy, various beans, wheat, flax & hemp seeds, etc)

(See Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn’s BRIEF description of endothelial function HERE. )