The Page Diet

Dr. Melvin Page’s Phase 2 eating plan for balancing blood

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Who was Dr. Melvin Page


Who was Dr. Melvin PageDr. Page was one of the early pioneers in nutritional biochemistry.

He obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree University of Michigan.

He invented dentures based on engineering principles. During this time, he also became aware that it was necessary to remake the

classic dentures for many of his patients within two and one-half years. Their mandibles (jaw bones) would resorb under the dentures and bridges. This is a common problem that still exists today owing to

inadequate nutrition caused by over consumption of refined carbohydrates and white sugar.


Who was Dr. Melvin PageIn a quest to learn why the mouths of his patients deteriorated.

Dr. Page studied Dr. Weston Price's work with primitive people and started his own investigations. He ran more than two

thousand blood chemistries and discovered that no absorption of bone occurred (and no cavities) when the

calcium to a phosphorus ratio was in a proportion of 10 to 4 in the blood. Thus, the basic research of Dr. Page uncovered the

knowledge that white sugar and refined carbohydrate's increases serum calcium. Calcium is drawn from the bone

tissue and is then carried in the serum calcium.


At the age of 84, Dr. Page still walked a mile to and from his office almost daily.

His treatment and philosophy were simple and logical.


1. The harmful effects of the use of white sugar and refined

carbohydrates can't be ignored.


2. The harmful effects of using chemical additives

and other food preservatives for the

sake of “shelf life” upsets body chemistry.


3. Using whole food vitamins concentrates, Minerals and Digestive

Enzymes to supplement daily food intake might

be necessary.


4. That milk is not the perfect food for

everyone.


The Page Food Plan was developed not because Dr. Page was trying to create a diet but simply because he noticed certain

foods upset the body chemistry more than others.

His food plan was developed on the glycemic index encouraging patients to eat unlimited quantities of green leafy vegetables.

“Why does modern medicine find it so hard to look at, and accept, many of these simple truths?”

Dr. Melvin E. Page 1968


Who was Dr. Weston Price


Who was Dr. Weston PriceDr. Price has been called the “Charles Darwin of Nutrition” .

In attempting to find the causes of dental decay and physical degeneration of teeth, he took his knowledge outside the lab and toured the world to study human beings.

In the early 1930s, he studied isolated groups, such as secluded villages in Switzerland, Gaelic communities in the Outer Hebrides, Eskimos and Native Americans of North America, Melanesian and Polynesian South Sea

Islanders, African tribes, Australian Aborigines, New Zealand Maori and the Native Americans of South America. In all cases, Dr. Price found that the characteristics of beautiful straight teeth, freedom from decay, strong bodies and resistance to disease were typical of the indigenous populations who were accustomed to

traditional diets, which were rich in essential food factors.

After analyzing the foods consumed by isolated primitive peoples, Dr. Price discovered that they provided at least four times the water-soluble vitamins, calcium and other minerals, and at least 10 times the fat-soluble

vitamins from animal foods, such as butter, shellfish, fish eggs and organ meats.

Another part of Dr. Prices finding was that these primitive people living on their natural diet, not tainted from what he called the foods of commerce (white sugar and white flour) had little or no signs of degenerative disease or dental caries. His studies were the first to point out that these isolated groups with only 0.1% dental caries consistently had blood chemistry readings of 10 parts calcium and four parts phosphorus.


Most Important Steps• First and most important step is to remove all pasta, bread and cereal and

by that I mean all flour products, absolutely all grains, including rice from your diet.

• The second step is to consume protein three (3) times per day; this included lean meat, fish, fowl and eggs. Please as far as possible try to ensure that the protein you consume is grass-fed and free range.

• The third step is to increase your intake of green vegetables. Please as far as possible insure that the vegetables you consume are organic.

• Don’t let the absence of grass-fed, free range or organic produce stop you from following the plan, consuming protein and vegetables that do not fall into these categories are still far better than eating grain products.


General guidelines on eating• There is no limit on the serving size for lean-meat, fish, fowl, eggs or

vegetables. (but please let common sense prevail)• Foods eaten closest to their raw state have the best digestive enzyme

ability.• Take fluids longer than one hour before or further than two hours after a

meal.• Limit fluid intake with meals to no more than half a cup.• Drink at least half a cup of water every half an hour.• Please adhere to the food combining guidelines but more about that later.


Vegetables and GrainsCarbohydrates


Vegetables and GrainsCarbohydrates

A B B

Limited to 2-3 times per week maximum Unlimited Amounts Unlimited Amounts

Vegetables: 12-21% Carbohydrates and Low Glycemic Grains

Vegetables: 3% Carbohydrates Vegetables: 6 - 9% Carbohydrates

Boiled PotatoesChickpeas

PeasKidney BeansLima Beans

LentilsSprouted SeedsSunflower Seeds

QuinoaSprouted Grains

Wild Rice (actually a grass)

AsparagusBean SproutsBeet Greens

BroccoliCabbages

CauliflowerCelery

Swiss ChardCucumber

GarlicParsley

LettucesMushrooms

RadishesSalad GreensSauerkraut

SpinachYellow Squash

Zucchini Squash

Bell PeppersChives

Spring OnionsEggplant

Green BeansOlivesPickles

Boiled sweet potatoesTomatoesButternutArtichokeAvocado

BeetsBrussels Sprouts

CarrotsLeeks

OnionsPumpkin


Protein


Fruits


Miscellaneous


Beverages


Protein, Fruits, Miscellaneous and BeveragesC D

3 times per day Maximum 2 times per day Slightly restricted

Animal Protein Fruits Miscellaneous Beverages

Meat (no pork)FishFowlEggs

ApplePear

OrangePeachGrapes

All the berries

Jerky/BiltongButter-unsaltedCottage Cheese

White cheese as garnish or flavoring

Kefir (liquid yogurt)Milk - Raw

Raw Nuts (no peanuts)Olive Oil

Sesame OilWalnut Oil

Dressings (oils as above mixed with balsamic vinegar and herbs)

Celtic saltHimalayan Salt

(Salt 1/2 teaspoon per day)

Water (Spring or Filtered)Herbal Teas

Chicken BrothBeef Broth

Red wine only (2 glasses per day)


Correct food combinationsFood combining is as important as eating the right foods.

Never combine protein (C) and Vegetables with high-carbohydrate content or with low glycemic grains (A).


Correct food combinationsNever combine protein (C) and Vegetables with high-carbohydrate content or with low

glycemic grains (A).


Correct food combinationsFruit (D) should always be eaten alone at least one hour before or after meals.


Correct food combinationsAll the vegetables and grain's columns A and B can be eaten together at the same meal.


Correct food combinationsProtein (C) and the low-carbohydrate vegetables (B) can be eaten together at the same meal.


Correct food combinations

A+B=GOODB+C=GOOD

A+C=NOT SO GOOD

D=EAT ALONE


Acknowledgement and ResourcesAcknowledgements and Resources

Nobody knows everything really and so we also don’t learn anything all on our own. Here are a few of the most important people and organizations

I’ve learned from along the way.

• More about Dr. Page http://www.ifnh.org/Bio%20Page%20.htm• More about Dr. Price http://www.ifnh.org/Bio%20Price%20.htm• International Foundation for Nutrition and Health http://www.ifnh.org• Dinkelmann Health Centre www.dinkelmannhealthcenter.com• Weston A. Price Foundation www.westonprice.org

http://www.ifnh.org/Bio%20Page%20.htm

http://www.ifnh.org/Bio%20Price%20.htm

http://www.ifnh.org/

http://www.dinkelmannhealthcenter.com/

http://www.westonprice.org/


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