What really is the ideal way to eat? h24leanmachine May 26, 2019, 2:18:42 PM *Daily Rant* - Nutrition Version 2.0 So recently, CrossFit came under attack (as if this is anything new lol), and there was a Zerohedge article that claimed that part of the reason for their temporary ban off social media was because of the advocating of the keto diet, which is a new fad that a lot of people are using (and with significant success might I add). So it begs the question...I've talked to so many people about their nutrition philosophies...rarely do they have a plan, but when they do its one of these: - Extra high protein - Low fat - Lots of vegetables and fruits Most people attempt to avoid sugars, they really do. But these sugars sneak into the diet in so many unexpected places, and in way higher quantities than we would think. Typically, if someone is stagnating with weight loss and their food journal appears good, I have to go in and literally look up every particular product they are using. That's when those hidden carbs come from. But anyway, what's the best way to eat, and why would CrossFit come under attack for promoting a high fat, medium protein and low carb diet (actual ketosis requires pretty much zero carbs and even select proteins are out)? One reason is the sugar and grain industries dominate the market. I see this every time there is some sort of medical nutrition plan or study. Its sort of funny to watch and read actually. They'll condem carbs and admit that they are the cause of most of these health problems, but, without fail, they will throw in "but the USDA still recommends a diet heavy in whole grains and dairy" The fact is we've been hoodwinked, scammed and lied to about carbs for some time. Whole grains should certainly not be the staple in anyone's diet, although from a fitness aspect they have some uses. For instance, when I am looking to add weight quickly, then whole grains and some organic dairy is usually thrown into the mix. But most people want to LOSE weight, not GAIN weight...so I explain to them why they should not eat these foods! They are great for some muscle and weight gain, but horrible for fat loss...in fact grains can basically eliminate the hope of fat loss altogether. Yet, they are still recommended heavily by the USDA and the medical community! Now again I've studied many, many different diets...and what I have gravitated to personally is something like the Mediterranean diet. Typically the healthiest populations on earth consume this type of diet. And low and behold, it is very low on carbs, high in fat and right up the middle in protein...and there are SO many protein sources and healthy meals available with this diet. There also is not a lot of dairy, except for some nice exotic organic cheeses...typically the cows in these countries are much healthier than the fat, hormone inflated, toxic, pesticide ridden, antibiotic pumped ruminants that roam in America. Lots of olive oils, lots of vinegar based foods, lots of tasty veggies, lots of lean seafoods which are high in omega-3's, lots of different oils and natural antibiotic / probiotic foods. One thing I noticed when visiting Rome was that the population there is so much healthier than that in America on average. I especially noticed the skin was much healthier, and healthy skin could be the most visible sign of health. Tight, wrinkeless, tanned skin, free of blotches, free of acne. Take a look around America and you will see what I mean. And the food there was just so much tastier, freshly cooked and "clean" as in from GMO's, pesticides, hormones and antibiotics. To be honest, saying they are healthier than us is the understatement of all understatements. They make us look embarrassingly unhealthy, as in freakishly unhealthy. Obesity rates are so low over there, the skin is healthier, people are very rarely on any sort of medications because the food is their medicine. The healthy oils, the lack of refined sugars, the organic food. Body type makes a difference as well with what we can eat. The more muscle mass, the more carbs can be consumed. Seeing the epidemic of "dad bod" and "skinny fat" in America, we are very ill equipped to handle loads of sugar. Of course, in the fitness industry carbs are often god-status because they pump up muscles full of glycogen and provide energy for workouts. But collectively, we are an overweight, undermuscled and malnourished sedentary group. So, the best diet would be: High fat, low carb, medium protein. Calm down he-man, you don't need 300 grams of protein per day. Hit 100 and call it good. Carbs should mainly be veggies, preferably with fiber. Lack of fiber is another contributor to the horrible health of our country, and can even lead to psychological problems via the vagus nerve...but that's a whole other topic. If the average American really looks at their diet, they will probably find this: - Never hitting fiber goals (25 grams for women / 35 for men daily) - Not hitting water goals, further fueling digestive problems - Way too much sugar and carbohydrates, and not enough physical activity to combat it - Not enough fat in general, and way too many omega-6s compared to the healthier omega-3s - And of course, the endless litany of drugs which will be prescribed when this diet does exactly as it is intended, which is make you overweight, depressed, lethargic, malnourished, achy and weak That last one isn't meant to be a dig, its a wake up call. Bad health does not happen by accident. It is a very simple cause and effect system. Poor choices, dehydration and mineral deficiencies will make you fat and sick, its really that simple. And no pill or fat burner is going to take care of this. Nutrition is the key to health, period.
Originally posted here: https://steemit.com/health/@zydane/what-is-the-best-way-to-actually-eat
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