Jayson Calton PhD - The Micronutrient Miracle: The 28-Day Plan to Lose Weight, Increase Your Energy, and Reverse Disease

The Micronutrient Miracle isnt your average diet book. On the contrary, its a true strategy book teaching you how to regain your health and optimize your life through nutrition! I dont say this lightly when I say micronutrients are one of the most powerful truths in nutrition today and the Caltons have nailed it in this great book. Theyve lived it themselves and proven it out in their own lives and now you have their secret in your hands. Highly recommended!

LEANNE ELY, CNC, New York Times bestselling author and founder of SavingDinner.com [inactive]

If you are stressed, overweight, exhausted, or suffering from any health condition, then read this book.

SARA GOTTFRIED, MD,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Hormone Reset Diet

A huge variety of micronutrient deficiencies increase risk of chronic illness, and its easy to understand why: If you dont have all the nutrients your body needs to be healthy, you wont be healthy. The Micronutrient Miracle is a thorough guide to preventing or reversing disease by embracing more nutrient-dense foods. Mira and Jayson will show you just how widespread micronutrient deficiencies are and how to increase the nutrient density of your diet whether you prefer to eat Paleo, vegetarian, or whatever you want. Theyll also coach you through cravings, purging the pantry, managing stress, exercising, reducing environmental toxins, getting off medications, when to supplement, and how to shop for the best produce, animal products, and even condiments without breaking the bank. With a 28-day menu plan and tons of customization options depending on your specific health condition, The Micronutrient Miracle has everything you need to get started as a nutrivore!

SARAH BALLANTYNE, PhD,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Paleo ApproachandThe Paleo Approach Cookbook

We know today that getting all of the nutrition we need from our food is tricky, but do you know why? From depleted soils, to nonorganic and GMO foods, to foods and activities that deplete our bodys nutrient stores on a daily basis, the list of violations against our health goes on and on. In The Micronutrient Miracle, the Caltons not only explain the causes of widespread nutrient deficiencies, but they also outline a clear plan for everyone to become sufficient, as well.

DIANE SANFILIPPO,New York Timesbestselling author ofPractical Paleo

This book is intended as a reference volume only, not as a medical manual. The information given here is designed to help you make informed decisions about your health. It is not intended as a substitute for any treatment that may have been prescribed by your doctor. If you suspect that you have a medical problem, we urge you to seek competent medical help.

Mention of specific companies, organizations, or authorities in this book does not imply endorsement by the author or publisher, nor does mention of specific companies, organizations, or authorities imply that they endorse this book, its author, or the publisher.

Internet addresses and telephone numbers given in this book were accurate at the time it went to press.

Direct and trade editions are being published simultaneously by Rodale Inc. The direct mail edition is entitled The Power Nutrient Solution.

2015 by Jayson Calton, PhD, and Mira Calton, CN

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or any other information storage and retrieval system, without the written permission of the publisher.

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We dedicate this book to all those who have experienced, and are about to experience, the miraculous power of micronutrient sufficiency.

Have you ever found that the hardest people to convince of anything are often your own family? No matter how many degrees or years of experience you have in your particular field, family members always seem to seek advice from everyone else except you. So you can imagine our surprise when our brother-in-law, Craig, a 44-year-old television executive, called us one Saturday afternoon to talk about how to get rid of his high blood pressure. Craig explained that he had been struggling with high blood pressure for more than 10 years and that he had tried to lower it on his own by eating a little better and exercising when he could, but with his busy schedule, sadly his condition remained unchanged. In fact, his doctor had told him that his high blood pressure was most likely genetic and that if he hadnt been able to bring his numbers down over the last 10 years, really no amount of dietary changes or exercise were likely going to help. Yesterday he told me that he wants me to start taking prescription medication immediately, said Craig. I dont want to start taking medication at 44. Is there anything you guys can do to help?

Help? We were going to do more than help. We were bursting at the seams with excitement over the thought of putting Craig on our Micronutrient Miracle protocol, especially since he was the new father of our two adorable little nieces, Chloe and Halle. We explained to Craig that his high blood pressure was likely being caused by a deficiency in specific micronutrients and that he would have to become sufficient in those essential micronutrients in order to reverse his condition. We quickly e-mailed him a detailed outline of exactly what we wanted him to do for the next 28 days, and then we waited.

We didnt hear from him again for several weeks. When the phone rang one Friday afternoon, we both ran over and looked at the caller ID to see if it was Craigand it was. You were right, he said, and my doctor cant believe it! What happened? we exclaimed. I did exactly what you told me to do for the last 4 weeks, and just now at the doctors office, my blood pressure was perfect120/80 on the nose, he replied. The nurse even checked it twice. Im a believer; those micronutrients of yours really are powerful. We congratulated Craig and told him to continue doing exactly what he had been doing so that he would maintain his newfound micronutrient sufficiency and keep his blood pressure in check. We are very happy to report that Craig did just that, and his blood pressure is still picture-perfect 4 years later.

Do you have high blood pressure or know someone who does? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 67 million Americans, or 1 out of every 3 adults, are affected by high blood pressure, which is often referred to as the silent killer. This is because it usually has no warning signs or symptoms and greatly increases the risk of developing heart disease or having a stroke, the first and third leading causes of death in the United States. Additionally, high blood pressure is estimated to cost the United States nearly $100 billion in health-care services, medications, and missed workdays. The good news is, both medical and nutritional science have proven that high blood pressure is completely preventable and reversible, as Craig and so many others have proven to themselves.