Nutritionist reveals top 14 foods every Australian should eat for a better lifestyle

A professional dietitian who uses clients’ blood type to determine what they should eat has revealed the top 14 foods everyone should add to their diets.

Claudia Calisto, of Claudiability and Total Health & Wellbeing in Sydney, told Daily Mail Australia she began studying nutrition 20 years ago after suffering from sepsis.

Now, he has recommended 14 foods to live a longer, healthier and happier life.

Their list included protein-rich foods, salmon, eggs and grass-fed beef.

Healthy fats were also included, such as plain Greek-style yogurt, olive oil, and ghee.

“Using good fats and proteins gives the body energy,” said Ms. Calisto.

‘For example, grass-fed beef is very good for my blood type, it increases my body’s energy.

‘When I was sick, I made stews with beef, peppers, onions and a little carrots. Really healthy foods.’

Also high on Calisto’s list are legumes, natural nuts, berries, broccoli, pumpkin, and dark chocolate.

However, one important ingredient that she believes most Australian workers are missing from their diet is adequate water.

“Our body is made up of 75 percent water,” said Mrs. Calisto.

‘People in the business world, even everyday people, don’t drink enough water. Many do not like the taste of water.

‘They ask, “Well, what does it do to the body?” It’s like you’re taking a shower internally. We have 7.5m of intestine that needs water to eliminate toxins.’

The last ingredient on Mrs. Calisto’s list was red wine. She encourages her patients to have a glass of red wine because it is “good for the heart.”

‘It also keeps things fun – no one likes “diets”. It’s about finding a good lifestyle that suits you,” Ms Calisto said.

When Ms. Calisto sees a new patient, she spends hours with them analyzing blood test results and understanding what their health concerns are.

From there, you can evaluate what the “basics” of your lifestyle should be.

“It all starts in the gut,” he said.

“If the gut is functioning optimally with the right nutrients, water and oils, then the body will function because it has all the building blocks.”

Calisto began studying nutrition almost 20 years ago.

He was given just three months to live after being diagnosed with a horrific case of sepsis and turning to some of Sydney’s best naturopaths.

Unfortunately, she was left disappointed and felt like her struggles were not being heard.

“I was very heartbroken because I was very sick and I was just hoping that someone would listen to me,” she said.

With no one to turn to, Calisto signed up for a nutrition course, but was told she wouldn’t have the strength for intensive study.

“I went to the Australasian College of Natural Therapies clinic and saw the naturopath who owned the clinic at the time,” Ms Calisto said.

‘My weight dropped to 37kg at my lowest point. I couldn’t eat, I couldn’t drink.

‘He looked at my blood type and within four weeks I started gaining weight. It took me eight months to fully recover and be strong.’

Once she was healthy enough, Ms. Calisto returned to college to earn her grades.

“Now I work with people’s blood types, because that’s how she cured me,” he said.

With chronic diseases on the rise, Ms. Calisto believes the best medicine in the world is already in your refrigerator.

“There is a lot of chemical and scientific evidence about using food as medicine, but most people just don’t know it,” he said.

‘Carbohydrates, proteins, complex fats, water and salt are the basic components of the body.

‘It is not necessary to buy horseradish or things that are very expensive; Things like onions and carrots can help.

“We need to listen to our body, find out what it needs and create a lifestyle that works with it.”

Calisto also revealed the warning signs that a person’s body is out of balance and needs better nutrition.

“For example, feeling tired all the time, not being able to sleep, having palpitations, headache, confusion, brain constipation, diarrhea,” he said.

‘When the body is balanced, you wake up in the morning and your energy is at 100 percent.

“His attention and physical health are good, he has no pain or discomfort in his body.”

Calisto encouraged all Australians to try to better understand the nutrients their bodies need.

“It’s about giving people knowledge so they get something in return,” he said.

“It’s a power and a benefit for them.”