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So I noticed most people are clueless about nutrition and I wanted to change this by making a mega thread to help you optimize your diets.
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The basics (most people already know most of this):
- No processed foods (Mc. Donald’s, Burger king, kit kat, chips, etc.).
- No sugars except honey (this includes stuff like maple syrups).
- No veganism/vegetarianism (self-explanatory).
- No plant oils (except for coconut oil).
- Depending on where you live, no tap water.
- Generally, try to avoid GMO and agrochemicals (self-explanatory).
- ~70% animal based, ~30% plant based (you basically want to have more animal foods then plant foods in your diet).
- Try to get organic foods when possible (this reduces the amount of agrochemicals you consume and increases the nutritional density of your foods).
- Consume saturated fats (your body actually needs a high amount of cholesterol, and are not the cause of heart problems. Plant oils cause heart problems).
- Grass fed where you can (greatly enhances the amount of nutrients in animal foods).
- Cook your own food (self-explanatory).
- Avoid green vegetables (vegetables are mostly made of indigestible fibre which is bad for your gut health).
- No artificial sweeteners (these are a neurotoxin).
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Now the macro nutrient profile you want to try to have:
- Protein: 40%
- Fats: 30%
- Carbs: 30%
You generally want to try to have high protein intake and a balanced fat and carb intake. Keto diet is a meme and not optimal, it is good however for those who want to lose fat very quickly (but you could just lower calories instead). Keto diet makes you feel like shit and puts you in constant stress, raising your cortisol levels and in turn reducing your T level.
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The best foods to consume (if you are lactose intolerant leave out dairy or try to opt for A2A2 dairy forms):
- Liver
Great source of almost all vitamins you need, and in a good bio available form. Contains insane amounts of real Vit A (no beta carotene cope), Vit B-12 and copper. Also has a good amount of quality protein and fats. Per calorie, liver is one of the most nutrient-dense foods there is and literally kills muscle meat in terms of nutrition per gram.
- Other organ meats
This could be heart, brain, kidneys. Liver is still the king of organ meats but you can try what you like with other organs, hard to go wrong here. All organs contain great amounts of vitamins, fats etc.
- Fatty meat cuts
Good source of vitamins, protein and healthy fats. The fats parts contain high amounts of bio available Vit D3, not found in plant foods at all.
- Eggs
A little multivitamin that’s actually bio available instead of multivitamin pills. Most multivitamins are toxic and made of synthetic materials. Eggs (the yolks) contain high amounts of cholesterol and a whole bunch of good vitamins (vit A, vit B’s) and minerals. Has high amounts of bio available protein.
- Butter
Good source of quality calories and fats and is rich in vitamins and minerals like Vit D, Vit A, Vit E, Vit B-12, Vit K2 (which is often over looked as essential vitamin).
- Milk
Good replacement for tap water. Don’t go for skimmed milk, with skimmed milk you lose the vitamins and nutrients of milk. Milk has a lot of quality protein, fats and contains a little bit of carbs. And also has casein (casein increases the absorption of minerals). If you can opt for raw milk, these contain natural bacteria which are important for gut health and for your immune system.
- For the sugar addicts among us, honey (not actually vitamin/mineral dense but a good calorie option)
Way better option for your sweet tooth than other artificial sugars. It’s a good source of carbs (I take this before going to the gym as a pre-workout). Don’t over eat honey though, one spoon a day is all I take. It’s still sugar but it actually lowers your blood pressure a bit.
- Rice
Good quality carb source, and easily digestible (buy white rice to avoid fibers). Rice won’t put stress on your digestive tract as other carb sources or processed foods will.
- Sweet potato/regular potato
Good quality carb source and low in fibers. Contains potassium and a little bit Vit C.
- Fish eggs (the APEX food on this list)
Probably the best food known to mankind. Fish eggs have a great and balanced nutritional profile containing the best omega 3’s you could wish for. Also includes good fats, protein and has a high amount of vitamin B-12 (this is one of the most important vitamins you need).
- Shell fish (shrimp, crayfish, crab, lobster, clams, etc.)
Low cal, high in quality protein and omega 3's and high amounts of iron, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B12.
- Cheeses
Most cheeses are good, it’s a fermented food. Contains high amount of quality proteins, fats Vit B-12/B-6, calcium, sodium, phosphor, zinc and high amounts of Vit K2.
- Sauerkraut/fermented plant foods
Fermented plant foods like sauerkraut are digestible for humans and healthy as well, because of the fermentation process. Contains high amounts of Vit C, K1, B6 and copper.
- Oranges/lemons
Good source of Vit C which is low in most animal foods. Contains carbs in the form of fructose which you want to avoid, but because of daily Vit C need this is a quality and organic option over a Vit C supplement.
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Supplements you want to add:
- Cod liver oil
The most important supplement on this list. Don’t get the fish oil variants, make sure it’s cod liver oil. Contains good omega 3’s and has high amounts of bio available Vit A and D3.
- Vit C
When not consuming enough fruit/fermented plant foods, best form: doesn’t matter
- Magnesium
Needed as a balancing factor for calcium, best form: citrate and glycinate
- Optional beef liver capsules
If you can’t stand the taste of liver, liver capsules are a great option. Other organ supplements exist as well. This won’t beat real liver but it’s still very healthy. Get the grass-fed options.
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Tags: @Papabakvet
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The basics (most people already know most of this):
- No processed foods (Mc. Donald’s, Burger king, kit kat, chips, etc.).
- No sugars except honey (this includes stuff like maple syrups).
- No veganism/vegetarianism (self-explanatory).
- No plant oils (except for coconut oil).
- Depending on where you live, no tap water.
- Generally, try to avoid GMO and agrochemicals (self-explanatory).
- ~70% animal based, ~30% plant based (you basically want to have more animal foods then plant foods in your diet).
- Try to get organic foods when possible (this reduces the amount of agrochemicals you consume and increases the nutritional density of your foods).
- Consume saturated fats (your body actually needs a high amount of cholesterol, and are not the cause of heart problems. Plant oils cause heart problems).
- Grass fed where you can (greatly enhances the amount of nutrients in animal foods).
- Cook your own food (self-explanatory).
- Avoid green vegetables (vegetables are mostly made of indigestible fibre which is bad for your gut health).
- No artificial sweeteners (these are a neurotoxin).
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Now the macro nutrient profile you want to try to have:
- Protein: 40%
- Fats: 30%
- Carbs: 30%
You generally want to try to have high protein intake and a balanced fat and carb intake. Keto diet is a meme and not optimal, it is good however for those who want to lose fat very quickly (but you could just lower calories instead). Keto diet makes you feel like shit and puts you in constant stress, raising your cortisol levels and in turn reducing your T level.
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The best foods to consume (if you are lactose intolerant leave out dairy or try to opt for A2A2 dairy forms):
- Liver
Great source of almost all vitamins you need, and in a good bio available form. Contains insane amounts of real Vit A (no beta carotene cope), Vit B-12 and copper. Also has a good amount of quality protein and fats. Per calorie, liver is one of the most nutrient-dense foods there is and literally kills muscle meat in terms of nutrition per gram.
- Other organ meats
This could be heart, brain, kidneys. Liver is still the king of organ meats but you can try what you like with other organs, hard to go wrong here. All organs contain great amounts of vitamins, fats etc.
- Fatty meat cuts
Good source of vitamins, protein and healthy fats. The fats parts contain high amounts of bio available Vit D3, not found in plant foods at all.
- Eggs
A little multivitamin that’s actually bio available instead of multivitamin pills. Most multivitamins are toxic and made of synthetic materials. Eggs (the yolks) contain high amounts of cholesterol and a whole bunch of good vitamins (vit A, vit B’s) and minerals. Has high amounts of bio available protein.
- Butter
Good source of quality calories and fats and is rich in vitamins and minerals like Vit D, Vit A, Vit E, Vit B-12, Vit K2 (which is often over looked as essential vitamin).
- Milk
Good replacement for tap water. Don’t go for skimmed milk, with skimmed milk you lose the vitamins and nutrients of milk. Milk has a lot of quality protein, fats and contains a little bit of carbs. And also has casein (casein increases the absorption of minerals). If you can opt for raw milk, these contain natural bacteria which are important for gut health and for your immune system.
- For the sugar addicts among us, honey (not actually vitamin/mineral dense but a good calorie option)
Way better option for your sweet tooth than other artificial sugars. It’s a good source of carbs (I take this before going to the gym as a pre-workout). Don’t over eat honey though, one spoon a day is all I take. It’s still sugar but it actually lowers your blood pressure a bit.
- Rice
Good quality carb source, and easily digestible (buy white rice to avoid fibers). Rice won’t put stress on your digestive tract as other carb sources or processed foods will.
- Sweet potato/regular potato
Good quality carb source and low in fibers. Contains potassium and a little bit Vit C.
- Fish eggs (the APEX food on this list)
Probably the best food known to mankind. Fish eggs have a great and balanced nutritional profile containing the best omega 3’s you could wish for. Also includes good fats, protein and has a high amount of vitamin B-12 (this is one of the most important vitamins you need).
- Shell fish (shrimp, crayfish, crab, lobster, clams, etc.)
Low cal, high in quality protein and omega 3's and high amounts of iron, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B12.
- Cheeses
Most cheeses are good, it’s a fermented food. Contains high amount of quality proteins, fats Vit B-12/B-6, calcium, sodium, phosphor, zinc and high amounts of Vit K2.
- Sauerkraut/fermented plant foods
Fermented plant foods like sauerkraut are digestible for humans and healthy as well, because of the fermentation process. Contains high amounts of Vit C, K1, B6 and copper.
- Oranges/lemons
Good source of Vit C which is low in most animal foods. Contains carbs in the form of fructose which you want to avoid, but because of daily Vit C need this is a quality and organic option over a Vit C supplement.
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Supplements you want to add:
- Cod liver oil
The most important supplement on this list. Don’t get the fish oil variants, make sure it’s cod liver oil. Contains good omega 3’s and has high amounts of bio available Vit A and D3.
- Vit C
When not consuming enough fruit/fermented plant foods, best form: doesn’t matter
- Magnesium
Needed as a balancing factor for calcium, best form: citrate and glycinate
- Optional beef liver capsules
If you can’t stand the taste of liver, liver capsules are a great option. Other organ supplements exist as well. This won’t beat real liver but it’s still very healthy. Get the grass-fed options.
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Tags: @Papabakvet
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