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How to Eat Like OurAncient Ancestors and Evolveinto a Fat Burning Machine
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The Evolution DietHowtoEatLikeOurAncient
AncestorsandEvolveintoaFatBurningMachine
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How to Evolve into a Fat Burning Machine
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How?o Byeliminatingaddictingfoodswhichpromoteover-eating
o Byeliminatingpro-Inflammatoryfoods(refined,preservatives)
o Byreducingexcesscarbohydrateintakeandfocusingonitssourcing
o Byaddinghealthyfatsandnaturalsourcesofprotein
TheGoal:o Toconvertyoufromashort-termsugarburnerintoalong-termfatburner
BykeepingInsulinlevelslow,yourbodyisgoingtonaturallystarttappingintolong-termfatstoragesforfuel.Thisprocesstakesabout2-3weeks.Whichiswhythefirstfewweeksarethemostdifficultand themostimportant.
o Toreduceinflammation
Byeliminatingunnaturalpreservatives,additives,excessivesugarintake,hormonesandotherharmfultoxinsfromyourdiet,yourbody’sinflammatoryresponsewillsubside.
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How to Evolve into a Fat Burning Machine
EvolutionEat isgoingtoredefineyourrelationshipwithfoodandhelpyouovercomethenastyconsequencesoftheStandardAmericanDiet.
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CharacteristicsofanEvolutionaryDiet
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Characteristics of an Evolutionary Diet
VERYLOWGLYCEMICLOAD.Lowinsugar,flourandrefinedcarbohydratesofallkinds.
MINIMALCARBS.Ifyouforgeteverythingelse,rememberthisandownit:Carbohydratedrivesinsulindrivesfat.Themainideaistolimitcarbstoonlythoseyouneedtoprovideglucoseforthebrainandforsomereasonableamountofexercise.Ifyouarelookingtoshedbodyfatandlosethatuncomfortablebloatedfeeling,keepingcarbsunder80gramsperdaywillhelpimmenselyinloweringinsulinandtakingfatoutofstorage.
ADEQUATEPROTEIN.Forappetitecontrolandmusclesynthesis.Atthebeginningofyourevolution,uptheproteintostymiesugarcravingsandhungerpangs.
HIGHINGOODQUALITYFATS.Fatdoesnotmakeyoufat.Repeatthatoverandoverandoveragain.Fatdoesnotmakeyoufat.Fatshavelittletonoimpactoninsulinand,asaresult,promotetheburningofbothdietaryandstored(adipose)fatasfuel.Ifproteinstaysmoderateandcarbsstaylow,youcanusefatasthemajorenergyvariableinyourdiet.Thekeyischoosingtherightfats:
Omega3s,Coconutoil,MCToil,Kerrygoldbutter,OliveOil,PasturedEggYolks,Grassfedanimalfat,andmoderateservingsofrawnuts(walnuts,almonds,macadamia,brazil).See FurtherReadingsectionforin-depthdiscussion.
HIGHINVEGETABLES. Thegreenerthebetter.Theleafierthebetter.Thedeeperthecolors,themorevariety,thebetter.Thisrangeprovidesahighphytonutrientcontentprotectiveagainstmostdiseases.Youcannoteatenoughleafyvegetables.Justbewaryofthestarchierrootkinds,suchaswhitepotatoes.Oh,andfrenchfriesarenotvegetables.
MODERATEINFRUITS.Sticktolowerglycemic fruitsuchasberries.Youmightbethinking,“Butaren’tfruitshealthy?”Yes,manyfruitsarepackedwithvitamins—butsugarissugarregardlessofthesource.Eatingfruitundertheguiseof“it’shealthy,IcaneatasmuchasIwant”canleadtounintentionallyhighlevelsofsugarconsumption,whichiswhatwe’retryingtoreverse.
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FISH.Number1sourceforOmega3s.Incrediblyhealthysolongasit’stherightkind.Targetsmallerfishthatarelowinmercuryandlowtoxin(sardines,herringandanchovies).SockeyesalmonandpinkAlaskansalmonareequallysafeandfullofnutrients.Generallyavoidtuna(yellowtailisthebest),swordfishandChileanseabassbecauseofthehighmercuryload.
MEAT&POULTRY.IdeallyshouldbeGrassfedand/or Pastured.Ifunavailableortooexpensive,animalsshouldbesustainablyraised,freeofantibioticsandhormones.ChooseOrganic.
ORGANIC.Localandfreshfoodsshouldbethemajorityofyourdiet,ifpossible.
AVOID:Pesticides,antibioticsandhormonesandnoGMOfoods.
AVOID:Chemicals,additives,preservatives,dyes,MSG,artificialsweetenersandotherchemicals.
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FoodSpectrum
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OPTIMAL
Fish:Wild-caughtSalmon,Sardines,Wild-CaughtTuna
Seafood: Lobster,Crab,Shrimp,Scallops,Oysters
Meat(Grass-fed): Beef,Lamb,Bison,RabbitPoultry:Eggs,Turkey,Chicken
Vegetables: Everythingandanything,especiallythedarkleafygreens
Nuts:Almonds,BrazilNuts,Macademia Nuts,Walnuts;AlmondMilk;AlmondButter
FatsandCookingOils:Butter(Kerrygold),CoconutOil,OliveOil,CoconutMilk,Avocado
NaturalStarches:SweetPotatoes,Squash
Fruits: Berries
Beans: Lentils
Dairy: Greekyogurt,WheyProtein
FOODSTOMINIMIZE
(OKOCCASIONALLY)
Meat(non-Grass-fed): Beef,Lamb,Bison,Pork(limited)
Fruits: Apples,Cantaloupe,Bananas
OthernaturalStarches:Quinoa,Whiterice,Brownrice,Buckwheat,Oats/Oatmeal
Gluten-Substitutes: Suchasrice-basedpastasandgluten-freebread
Dairy: Heavycream,Agedandmolded cheeses
Beans: Red,Black
NaturalSweeteners: Honey,MapleSyrup
FOODSTOAVOID
Gluten/Grain/Wheat:Bread,Cereals,Pastas
BaggedSnacksandProcessedFoods: Crackers,PotatoChips,Crackers,Cookies,Proteinbars,Candy
Dairy:Milk,Icecream,ProcessedCheeses
OthernaturalStarches:WhitePotatoes
Sweeteners: Sugar,Sweet-n-Low,etc.
FatsandOils: PeanutButter,CanolaOil,VegetableOil,HydrogenatedOil
HighSugar/FructoseFruits:Oranges,Grapefruit,Mangoes,Pineapple,Papaya,DriedRaisins,Apricots
Soy (includestofu)
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Food Spectrum
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Liquids
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HEALTHYDRINKS
Water:Atthebeginning,youwanttobeflushingoutyoursystemconstantly.It’llseemannoyinghavingtousethebathroomsofrequently,butwe’retryingtodiluteyourbodyofallstoredtoxinsasquicklyaspossible.Youliterallywanttobeflushingyoursystemout.Drinkingicecold waterhastheaddedbenefitsofwakingyouup,keepingyoufullerfor longeranddemandingyourbodytoexertenergyconvertingittobodytemperature.Afterafewweeks,wewilldialbacktowhateveriscomfortable.
UnsweetenedTea:GreenTeaandBlackTeaarehighinantioxidantsandwonderfulalternativestocoffeeifyoudon’tliketheblackstuff.
Coffee:Haveitblack.UseAlmondMilk,CoconutMilkorHeavyCreaminsteadofmilk.AvoidSkimMilk!(Anddefinitely avoidsugar!)
DRINKSTOMINIMIZE/AVOID
Soda:RegularandDietequallyasbad.Avoidatallcosts.
FruitJuices,OrangeJuice,FruitShakes,CommercialSmoothies:Alloftheaboveclaimgreathealthbenefitsonthepackagingbutnomatterhowmanyvitaminstheymayormaynotpack,they’reFULLofsugar.Completelysuperfluous.Emptycarbs,emptycalories.Avoid.
GatoradeandSportsDrinks:Samelogicasabove.Andiftheydon’thavesugarthentheyhaveabunchofotherpreservativesthatjustaren’thealthy.Preservativesandartificialdyesandsweetenersarepro-inflammatory.
Alcohol
Rule1:Moderation!Max2xperweek,preferably1xRule2:HardLiquor,orwineonlyRule3:Nomixersotherthanclubsoda,seltzer&lemon/limeRule4:RedWineoverWhiteWineRule5:NoBeer
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Liquids
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Carbohydrate Spectrum
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CARBOHYDRATE SPECTRUMThankstoMarkScisson,inhisbook“ThePrimalBlueprint”,wehaveasupereasy-to-understandexplanationofhowcarbohydratesimpactthehumanbodyandthedegreetowhichweneedthem(ornot)inourdiet.
300ormoregrams/day – Yikes!Easytoreachwiththe“StandardAmericanDiet”(cereals,pasta,rice,bread,waffles,pancakes,muffins,softdrinks,packagedsnacks,sweets,desserts).Highriskofexcessfatstorage,inflammation,increaseddiseasemarkersincludingMetabolicSyndromeordiabetes.Sharpreductionofgrainsandotherprocessedcarbsiscritical.
150-300grams/day– Steady,InsidiousWeightGainContinuedhigherinsulin-stimulatingeffectpreventsefficientfatburningandcontributestowidespreadchronicdiseaseconditions.Thisrange–irresponsiblyrecommendedbytheUSDAandotherdietauthorities– canleadtothestatisticalUSaveragegainof1.5poundsoffatperyearforfortyyears.
100-150grams/day–MaintenanceRangeWhencombinedwithprimalexercises,thisrangeallowsforgeneticallyoptimalfatburningandmuscledevelopment.RangederivedfromEvolutionJack’s
exampleofenjoyingabundantvegetables&bitterfruitsandavoidinggrains&sugars. RangederivedfromEvolutionJack’sexampleofenjoyingabundantvegetables&bitterfruitsandavoidinggrains&sugars.
50-100grams/day– SweetSpotforEffortlessWeightLossMinimizesinsulinproductionandrampsupfatmetabolism.Bymeetingaveragedailyproteinrequirements(.7– 1gramperpoundofleanbodyweightformula),eatingnutritiousvegetablesandfruits(easytostayin50-100gramrange,evenwithgenerousservings),andstayingsatisfiedwithdelicioushighfatfoods(meat,fish,eggs,nuts,seeds),youcanloseonetotwopoundsofbodyfatperweekandthenkeepitoffforeverbyeatinginthemaintenancerange.
0-50grams/day– KetosisandAcceleratedFatBurningAcceptableforadayortwogearedtowardsaggressiveweightlossefforts,providedadequateprotein,fatandsupplementsareconsumedotherwise.Maybeidealformanydiabetics.Notnecessarilyrecommendedasalong-termpracticeforotherwisehealthypeopleduetoresultantdeprivationofhighnutrientvaluevegetablesandfruits.Unnecessarilyabsolutist,whichIdon’tespouse.
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Borderline Foods
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Borderline Foods
BEANS(LEGUMES)Beansarenotinherentlybadforyou;theyoffernutritionalbenefits,butwhattheyoffercanbefoundinequaltogreateramountswithinotherfoodsthathavelowercarbcontent.
Mostbeanshaveaheftycarbcontentandjustaren’tworthit.Furthermore,yourbodyhasaveryhardtimebreakingdownthesolublefibers andyou’llnoticeyourselfbloatingmore.
DAIRYManypeoplefinddairytobeinflammatory.Iapproachitcautiously.Thatsaid,I’llreadilyeatbutter,putheavycreamincoffee,slicequalitycheesesandhaveacupofGreekyogurt,butatallglassofstore-boughtmilkdoesn’tsitwell.Ifyoucantakeitdownwithoutaproblemthenallthepowertoyou.Testassumptions.
WhyisDairydangerousforsomepeople?LactoseIntolerance: Thewidespreadpresenceoflactoseintolerants,whomakeuptwo-thirdsoftheworld’sinhabitants,issomewhatcompellingevidencethatmaybedairyisn’ttheidealfoodthatmanyassumedittobe.Worldwide,weseethatmostpeoplearen’tadaptedtolactoseconsumptionafteragefour,whenmanyofuslosetheabilitytoproperlydigestlactose.(Geneexpressionfortheenzymesinvolvedinlactosedigestionisdown-regulated.
ToSimplify: NeverdrinkorusemilkandlimitdairyconsumptiontoButter(forcooking)andtheoccasionalGreekYogurt(afteraworkout,duetothehighinsulinspikeitsetsoff)foritsprobioticbenefits.
FRUIT-Fruitisahardcategorytograsp.Fruitshavealotofgoodstufftoofferandshouldn’tbeexcludedentirely,butyouMUSTbesmartaboutthem.
HERE’SAQUICKGUIDETOTHEBESTANDWORSTFRUITSACCORDINGTOTHEIRSUGARCONTENTANDNUTRITIONALVALUE:
O BERRIES: Blueberries,strawberries,raspberries,blackberries– they’reallpackedwithantioxidantsandvitamins.Theselittlefiber bombsarethesmartest,mostnutritionally-densefruityoucaneat.Aimforahalf-cuptoonecupdaily.Lowglycemicindex.
O CHERRIES: similartoberriesintermsoftheirantioxidantvalue.Theyhaveabithighernaturalsugarcontent,butthey’restillverylow-carbandareanexcellentsourceofimportantfiber.Lowglycemic index
O APPLESANDPEARS:They’relowinsugarandcontainarespectableamountoffiber.Whileantioxidantsaren’texactlyoverflowingfromyouraverageGrannySmith,apples(andpears)arestillagreatwaytosatisfyacravingforsweetnesswithoutterrorizingyourpancreas.Mediumglycemicindex
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‘Meh’Fruits– Onceortwiceperweek:- Bananas: Highsugarbutpopularandnottobedemonized.Potassiumissexy.- Grapefruit:Mostcitrusfruitsarequitehighinsugar,butgrapefruitsarenot.- ApricotsandPeaches:GooddoseofvitaminCandfiber.Mediumglycemic index.- Figs: Theyseemtogetlumpedintothedates‘nraisinscategory,butfigsarejustaslowinsugarasstrawberries,andarepackedwithfiber.
FruitstoAvoid:- Melons: Somelow-carbguideswillrecommendmelons,butyoudohavetobemindfulofwhichonesyou’regoingfor.Bothcantaloupesandwatermelonsareveryhighinsugar(Glycemic Index:65,100respectively).- MangoesandPapayas:Thoughnotassugaryaspineapples,thesefruitsarebestenjoyedinfrequently.Abetterchoiceisthebanana,which– althoughstarchyanda55ontheglycemic index– isasmarterenergysourcefullofpotassium.- Pineapples: Pineappleisthebestsourceofbromelain,anenzymethatcanhelpwithjointhealthandinflammation.Somefolksareintolerantorallergic(ifyougetirritatedlipormouthtissuesaftereatingpineapple,thisiswhy).Pineappleisveryhighinsugar,butit’sfullofvaluablenutrientsinadditiontobromelain.Enjoyguilt-freeoccasionally.
SAFESTARCHES(WHITERICE,SWEETPOTATOES/YAMS)SugarandStarchbothconvertintoglucoseintheblood.Starches,however,aredigestedmoreslowly,andcauseamoregradual,moderateriseinbloodsugar.
Thingslikewhiterice,yams,sweetpotatoesandanyotherstarchyroot,tuber,orvegetablethatarerelativelyfreeoffoodtoxins(grainglutenorlegumelectins)arefarbetterchoicesthanpasta,bread,muffins,andpizza.Butthat’snottosaythateveryoneshouldbemakingthosechoices,dayin,dayout.
Ingeneral,we’retryingtoburnaslittleglucoseaspossible.Personally,Itailormycarbintaketomyactivitylevelandmynaturalinclinationsanddesires.IfI’mdoingatonofheavyliftingandsprinting,I’llgenerallyeatafewmoresweetpotatoesthanusualandoptfornigiri overstraightsashimiatthesushispot.
**Foryourpurposes,we’regoingtolimitSafeStarchestoyourcheatday(ifyousochoose)+maximumof2otherdaysperweek.Thisisinordertoensureyourbodyisgettingenoughenergytorepairitselfandthatyoudon’texhaustyouradrenalsbycuttingoutallcarbstooquickly.
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GRAINS&GLUTEN Thisdiscussionneedscontext.Humansevolvedinahunter-gathererexistence.That’s150,000+yearsofhuntingandforaging.Onthedailymenu:fattymeats,fish,nuts,leafygreens,regionalveggies,sometubersandroots,theoccasionalberriesorseasonalfruitsandseeds.Inshort,weatewhatnaturedelivered.
THETAKEAWAY GrainswereundisputedlynotasubstantialpartofthehumandietpriortotheAgriculturalRevolution(approx 10,000yearsago).Humansdidnotevolveeatinggrains;thismeansourdigestiveprocessesdidn’tevolvetomaximizetheeffectivenessofgrainconsumption.FormillionsofAmericans,grainconsumptioncreatesinflammation,autoimmunity,digestivedisorders,andobesity.
WhyareGrainsdangerousforsomepeople?- Gluten:alarge,water-soluble
proteinfoundinmostcommongrainslikewheat,ryeandbarley.Researchersnowbelievethatathirdofusarelikelyglutenintolerant/sensitive.Thatthirdofusrespondtoglutenwithaperceptibleinflammatoryresponse.
LECTINSmild,naturaltoxinsthataren’tlimitedtojustgrainsbutseemtobefoundinmostcommongrainvarieties.
Lectins,researchershavefound,inhibitthenaturalrepairsystemoftheGItract,potentiallyleavingtherestofthebodyopentotheimpactofwandering,unwantedmaterialfromthedigestivesystem.Thisbreachcaninitiateallkindsofimmune-relatedhavocandisthoughttoberelatedtothedevelopmentofautoimmunedisorders.
DAIRYManypeoplefinddairytobeinflammatory.Iapproachitcautiously.Thatsaid,I’llreadilyeatbutter,putheavycreamincoffee,slicequalitycheesesandhaveacupofGreekyogurt,butatallglassofstore-boughtmilkdoesn’tsitwell.Ifyoucantakeitdownwithoutaproblemthenallthepowertoyou.Testassumptions.
Whetheryouincludeorexcludeitfromyourdiet,thedecisionmustbemadefromapersonalassessmentofitseffectonyourbody.Werecommendrunninganexperiment.Strictlyeliminateit,andnotethedifferences.Ifyou’vebeeneatingdairyyourentirelife,yourbodydoesn’tknowanythingelseInthatcase,dropitforaweekortwobeforetryingitagaintogetanaccurateassessmentofitseffectsonyou.You’llknowifyouexperienceinflammationorstomachdistressuponreintroducingitbackintoyourdiet.
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Problem Foods – Avoid Entirely or Save for Cheats
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Problem Foods – Avoid Entirely or Save for Cheats
WHYISDAIRYDANGEROUSFORSOMEPEOPLE?
LactoseIntolerance:Thewidespreadpresenceoflactoseintolerants,whomakeuptwo-thirdsoftheworld’sinhabitants,issomewhatcompellingevidencethatmaybedairyisn’ttheidealfoodthatmanyassumedittobe.Worldwide,weseethatmostpeoplearen’tadaptedtolactoseconsumptionafteragefour,whenmanyofuslosetheabilitytoproperlydigestlactose.(Geneexpressionfortheenzymesinvolvedinlactosedigestionisdown-regulated.)
MILK ishighlyinsulinogenic,evenmorethanmostcarbohydratesources.Chronicallyelevatedinsulinlevelsleadstowidespreadinflammation,whichmakesusfat,sickandachy.
Casein: Theprimaryproteinindairy,sharesstructuralsimilaritieswithgluten.Glutenisahighlyproblematicgrainproteinthatcanshredtheintestinalliningandleadtosevereauto-immuneissues.
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RULE#1Avoid“white”starchycarbohydrates.Thismeansallbread,pasta,rice,potatoes,andgrains.Ifyouhavetoask,don’teatit!
RULE#2Repetition!Eatthesamefewmeals,especiallyforbreakfastandlunch,overandoveragain.Masterytakespractice.Justlikeapianistlearningnewscales.Wemustmasterthebasicsbytrainingthehabit.
RULE#3Don’tdrinkcalories(nosodaorjuice,milkoradditives),unlessit’saplanned-formealsubstitute(wheyproteinshakes,forexample)thatisn’tloadedwithsugar.
RULE#4Minimizecarbohydrateconsumptionforthefirst6weeks:limitfruittooneorlessservingsperday.Minimizenaturalstarches(sweetpotatoes,beans,rice)to2xperweek(notincludingcheatnight).After6weeks,thiscanincreaseto3xperweek.
RULE#5MinimizedairytoWheyProtein,Greekyogurt,andtheoccasionalagedcheese,forthefirst6weeks.Ifyou’refeelingambitious,oryouhaveanyknownsensitivitiestodairy,thencutitoutentirely.
RULE#6CHEATNIGHT!Takeonenightoffperweekanddon’tfeelguilty.Planaheadforit.Knowthatit’scoming.Treatthisasseriouslyastheother27meals/snacks.
RULE#7TheGoldenRule:Eat30gofproteinforbreakfast.Eatingproteindecreasescarbohydratecravings.Whileyousleep,yourbodyisdoingatonofmaintenance,andpartofthatmeansitdipsintoyourfatstores.Whenyougiveyourbodysugarinthemorning,it’llburnthesugar.Wewanttocontinueburningfat,notburnsugar.Thismayseemlikeastrangerulebutit’softenthegamechanger.Readonforwhat30gofproteinlookslikeandhowyoucanhitit.
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Meal Suggestions
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MEAL SUGGESTIONS BreakfastOptions1.GreekYogurtmixedbowl
Ingredients:1/2cartonof2%orwholegreek yogurt
1tbsp cinnamon1handfulofberries7almonds(optional)
3.Omelet +SideIngredients:
2cupsofliquideggwhites1wholeegg
1tablespoonofKerrygold butter,forfrying
Tornupbabyspinach(optional)Addsomecoconutmilkforconsistency
(optional)Spices:Blackpepper,Cayennepepper,
whatever(optional)Sides:Sardines,bacon,sausage,turkey
coldcut,avocado
2.TwoEggs+SideIngredients:
Style:Sunnyside>hardboiled>scrambled/omelet
Sides:Sardines,bacon,sausage,turkeycoldcut,avocado
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LUNCH– EvolutionSaladIngredients/Suggestions:
- BabySpinach/Arugula/Kale- CherryTomatoes- BabyCarrots- Peppers
- 1/2avocado- Dressing:Balsamicvinaigrette,dash
ofoliveoil,etc.
ProteinOptions:- 8to10oz ofTurkeyorChicken
Breasts- 8to10oz ofStripSteak- 8to10oz ofSeafood- 2HardboiledEggs
DINNER- ProteinandVeggiesComboPlated,Stew,Soup,Curry,orSalad
Keepitsimple.Aleancutofprotein+anyofyourfavorite vegetables,raw,cooked,or
steamed.
ProteinOptions:Seafood:Salmon,Shrimp,Tilapia,Cod
(notfried),LandAnimals:Beef,Lamb,Bison,Duck,
Turkey,Chicken
Alternativehealthystarchestopasta/bread/wheat:
HealthyStarches:SweetPotatoes,ButternutSquash
DecentStarches:WhiteRice,Quinoa
*Forfirst6weeks,limit2xperweekandpairwithmoreintenseexercisedays.
SNACKSChoose2frombelowtomakefor1
wholeSnack:- BabyCarrots&Guacamoleor
Hummus- Onebighandfulof
Almonds/Walnuts/- MacadamiaNuts
- WheyProteinShake- 6ozturkeycoldcuts(and/orfavorite
coldcuts)- Onehardboiledegg
- 1pieceoffavorite Fruit- 1tablespoonofalmondbutter
- 1QuestBar,KindBarorPaleo Bar
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4.UpgradedShakeIngredients:
1scoopofWheyProteinIsolate,Shakeology,orPeaProtein
1cupofAlmondMilkorCoconutMilk1/3cupofunsweetened2%Greek
yogurt(optional)1handfulofberries
6icecubesOptional:100%cacaopowder,cinnamon
Needed:Blender*NOTE:Absentfromalloftheaboveareexcessivefruitservings,oatmeal,ortrendyjuices.Trytoavoidentireservingsoffruitaltogetheratbreakfast.Oatmealisn’tevilbutbyitself,that’salotofcarbstostartyourday.Makesureyou’regettingampleproteinandhealthyfat.
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Dining Out Strategies
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ORDERINGTAKEOUTANDEATINGOUT*Caution* Youneedtobemindfulofthefoodsyou’reordering.Theoverabundanceofvegetableoils,duetotheircheapnessandAmerica’sinvestmentsincornandsoyderivatives,hasmadeorderingoutadrag.MostcheaperrestaurantsandALLdeliandgrocerystorebuffetsusevegetableoilstocooktheirmeatsandroasttheirvegetables.Knowingthisshouldn’tderailyou, itgivesyoutheadvantageofmakingsmarterchoices.
HELPFULTIPSTOAVOIDDISGUSTINGVEGETABLEOILS:AtHome:Cookeverythingwithbutter,insteadofvegetableorcanolaoil.(Kerrygold butter isyourgo-tograss-fedsource.Foundalmostanywhere.SimplytheBEST.)UseOliveOilinsalads(Donotcookwitholiveoilbecausedoingsooxidizesthefat.)TryCoconutOilorMCTOilforachange.
OrderingTakeoutorataRestaurant:Whenordering,pleaseconfirmthattheChefdoesNOTuseVegetableorCanolaoil.Saythatyou’reallergictothem,whichsignalsanimmediateRedFlagthattheestablishmentmustcomplywith.Norestaurantwantstodealwithacustomergoingtothehospitalduetoitsownnegligence.Saythatyoupreferthechefusesbutteror,atalastresort,oliveoiltocookwith.
Avoidcheap,publicbuffetsaltogether.Fartoomanyvariablesandunknownstocontendwith,andtheirpresencealonecanleadonetomakeunhealthychoices.Ifgivennoalternative,orifyou’reunsurewhattoget,suchasmaypresentitselfwhenoutsocially,here’swhattodo: Orderasaladwiththeleanestproteinavailable.Chicken,turkey,hardboiledeggs,tunafish.Askforoliveoilandbalsamicvinegardressing.
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Recommended Shopping List*Note: Youdon’thavetobuyeverythingonthelist.It’smeanttoprovideyouwithaframeworktomakeinformedchoices.Thefollowingfoodsareorderedfrombesttoleastpreferable.
SEAFOOD
ü Salmonü Sardines.ü Shrimpü Codü Crab/Lobsterü Scallops
ü Musselsü Oystersü Flounderü Tilapiaü Tuna(Yellow
tail)
MUSCLEMEATS
ü Beefü Lambü Bisonü Eggs
ü Duckü Turkeyü Chickenü Pork
(Redmeat:chooseGrass-fed.Poultry:buyfree-range,cage-free,nohormonesorantibiotics.)
ORGANMEATS
ü Liver(beef&Lamb)
ü Kidneysü Heart
ü Tongueü Bonemarrowü Joints(Soup
Bones)
OILS&FATS
ü MCToilü Gheeü Coconutoilü CoconutMilkü GrassFed
Butter
ü ExtraVirginOliveOil
ü Avocadoü Cocoabutter
(90%cocoachocolatealsoworks.)
NUTS&SEEDSNUTS
ü Coconut(freshyoungisbest,followedbydried)
ü Almondsü Cashewsü BrazilNuts
ü Hazelnutsü Macadamia
Nutsü Pecansü Pistachiosü PineNutsü ChiaSeeds
(Chooserawnutsandkeepthemrefrigeratedtoavoidfrommoldformation.)
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Recommended Shopping List*Note: Youdon’thavetobuyeverythingonthelist.It’smeanttoprovideyouwithaframeworktomakeinformedchoices.Thefollowingfoodsareorderedfrombesttoleastpreferable.
LEAFY/STAPLEVEGETABLES
ü Spinachü Kaleü BokChoyü Broccoliü BrusselsSproutsü Collardsü Asparagus
ü Celeryü Cucumberü Fennelü Artichokesü Carrotsü Peppersü Mushrooms
ROOTS,TUBERS&SAFECARBS
ü Carrotsü WinterSquashü SweetPotatoesü Yamsü Rutabagaü Cassava
ü WhiteRice*((*It’sbettertoavoidallgrains,butmostpeoplecantoleratewhitericeafewtimesaweek.)
(Ifyou’reexercising,thisiswhereyougetyourcarbs.)
FRUITS
ü Avocadoü Lemons/
Limesü Berriesü Tomatoesü Melons
ü Applesü Peachü Bananaü Citrus
(Grapefruit,Oranges)
DAIRY
ü Grass-fed-butter(KerryGold)
ü GreekYogurtü WheyProtein
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*Thisisalistofbestpracticetipsforgroceryshopping.Italsoprovidesalistofcriteriayoucanfollowwhenselectingcertainfoods.
SHOPPINGBESTPRACTICES- Shoparoundtheperimeterofthestore.Thisiswheremostofthehealthyfoodswillbe.Thisalsoeliminatesimpulsivebuyingoflowqualityfoodsfromthecenter isles.- Buyinggrass-fed&wildcaughtmeatisyourmaingoal.- Don’tshopwhenyou’rehungry.You’remorelikelytobuyjunkfood.- Whenyoushop,letyourcoachknowbeforehandandwe’llholdyouaccountable!- Whenindoubt,gowithout.Ifyouseeafoodthatyou’renotsureabout,it’sbettertoavoidit.99%ofthetimeyouwon’tbeashungryasyouthink.- Doasmuchofyourshoppingthroughfarmersmarketsandfarmsaspossible.- Ifitcomesinaboxorbag,becautious;it’sprobablycrappy.
BUYINGANIMALPRODUCTS- 100%Grass-fedandGrass-finishedisoptimal.- “Pastured”doesn’tmeananythingunlessit’salsograss-fed.- Organicmeatisbetterthanconventional.
- Extremelyleanconventionalmeats(factoryraised)arebetterthanexcesscarbs(potatosalad).- Aimfororganicandpastureraisedeggs.Inapinch,eggscanbefactoryraisedbecausehensfilteroutmanyofthetoxinsthatwoulddamagetheiroffspring.- Farmedfish=toxic.
BUYINGVEGETABLES&FRUIT- OrganicVegetablesarebest—minimizesharmfultoxinconsumption—butregularvegetablesarefineifyou’retryingtosavemoney.Besuretowashthoroughly.- Donotbuyvegetableswithbrownspotsorwilting,astheycontaintoxins.- Sameconceptappliestofruit.Besuretoalwayswashthoroughly.- Don’tbuycanned,dried,candied,or
preservedfruits.
BUYINGFATS&OILS- Avoidallvegetableoilsincludingcorn,cottonseed,canola,soy,sunflower,safflower(includingcookingspray).Thisisincrediblyimportant.- Cookonlywithbutter,ghee,orcoconutoil.- Avoidanythingthatsays“hydrogenated”or“partiallyhydrogenated.”- Avoid“spreads”or“butterreplacements”or“lowfatbutter”frankenfoods.- Oliveoilishealthybutonlyatroomtemperature.Donotheatorcookit.Useinmoderationtoavoidexcessomega-6consumption.
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WhyGrass-fedisImportant:- Dependingonthebreedofcow,grass-fedbeefcontainsbetween2and5timesmoreomega-3sthangrain-fedbeef.Thehighertheomega-3,thelowerthesystemicinflammation.Systemicinflammationleadstoweightgain,ordifficultylosingweight.- Conjugatedlinoleicacid(CLA)isfoundnaturallyinmeatproducts.CLAexhibitspotentantioxidantactivity,andresearchindicatesthatCLAmightbeprotectiveagainstheartdisease,diabetes,andcancer.BeefisoneofthebestdietarysourcesofCLA,andgrass-fedbeefcontainsanaverageof2to3timesmoreCLAthangrain-fedbeef.- Grass-fedmeatcontainsconsiderablymoreantioxidants,vitamins,&minerals.- Grain-fedmeatsourcesaretypicallypumpedfullofhormones,whichbythetransitivepropertyarethenpassedontoyou.
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