Fat is always wrongfully blamed as a primary cause to health risks and illnesses. Animal fats especially are wrongly linked to Heart Disease and other cardiovascular illnesses. Truth is Fat is EXTREMELY ESSENTIAL in our diets. A study done by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem assures, (2012) "A carefully scheduled high-fat diet resets metabolism and prevents obesity." All cells in the body consist of fat and the brain is mainly constituted of fat, so, why should we decrease this macronutrient when even some vitamins and nutrients are found in high amounts within animal meat or high fat grains and fruits. Vitamins A, D, E, and K are all fat soluble, meaning fat is needed in order to effectively absorb these vitamins. High amounts of highly absorbable B vitamins are found in animal products.
Our bodies store this energy as fat and any over-consumed energy during feasting. This is done by the body to help with times of famine to prolong survival. The idea behind this high-fat diet is to help the body become adapted to the fat burning abilities of metabolism and therefore burning body fat (stored energy). Although, Carbohydrate deficient diets will cause the production of ketone bodies. Health Physicians are completely against the idea of pushing the deprivation to this point. On the other hand, Dr. D'Agostino, an assistant professor at the University of South Florida College of Medicine, teaches molecular pharmacology and physiology courses, promotes controlled Ketogenic Diets as they may improve performance in people as well as improve mental performance as well as the possibility of 'starving' cancer. " Depletion of any macronutrient in the diet will always be a bad idea since the body has a necessity of receiving all three in the diet (most foods contain the 3 macronutrients). Regardless of this fact, the carbohydrate sugar and simple carbohydrates alike, will be released into the bloodstream quickly equating in inflammation when consumption is continuous, as it is in the diets of most Americans. Inflammation can be directly linked to most if not all illnesses.
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Almond butter and other natural (hydrogenated-free oils) nut
butters supply healthy essential fats, protein and fiber. |
High-fat diets have shown clinically to improve metabolism and therefore healthy bodyweight. A diet high in animal fats and protein along with fruits, veggies and clean grains is the ideal diet for the human body. This type of diet will not only help any individual feel full but will boost body, mental function and health. When veggies and fruits are added to the diet and paired with animal sources you give the human body all the building blocks and nutrients to allow the healthiest of physiological states. Grains, veggies, fruits, and all other forms of minimally processed foods will supplement any individual to the healthiest levels to uphold the battle of the everyday life, whether athlete or not. Combine this healthy eating and a balanced exercise regimen to fulfill any physical goals from performance to weight-loss.
THE CHALLENGE
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Grass-fed animal products like beef and
pork can be the absolute best food to supple-
ment any diet. CHOOSE GRASS-
FED= CLEAN, HEALTHY PROTEIN+
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In order to go through this diet the individual will need to eliminate processed and refined carbohydrates (most bread, pasta, sugar, potato chips, candy, etc.). These foods allow for sugar to be quickly introduced into the bloodstream impeding any other form of energy consumption (burning stored fat, consumed fat and consumed protein). This is why Carbohydrates should be re-evaluated as most sources will be quick fuel and should be consumed only when needed. This Fact is unknown to most of the population especially to overweight/obese persons in need. People need to realize that there is a great big and possibly lethal consequence to eating high amounts of sugar. This risk will not only provide physical and physiological problems, but for someone with emotional and mental issues the need of attention should be directed to this fact. Poor habits and irresponsible "choices" have to be tamed and attended to begin true living and loving of the self.
When you choose unhealthy sugary foods you are not always exercising your freedom of will but you are abiding to the subduing of these manipulative foods. The fight starts today.
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Indulge in the good of grains and seeds like these
Hemp seeds! |
Sources:
-Food Navigator: "A high fat diet increased the heart's ability to pump." Dr. Margaret Chandler; American Journal of Physiology- Heart and Circulatory Physiology Volume 299, Issue 2, doi: 10.1152/ajpheart.00270.201
-Hebrew University of Jerusalem (2012, September 12). Acarfully scheduled high-fat diet resets metabolism and prevents obesity.
-Eaminer.com article: Assistant professor at University of South Florida College of Medicine, Dr. D'Agostino, "Ketogenic Diets may improve performance in people as well as boost mental performance."
-Cardiologist Dr. Aseem Mahlotra "accuses the food industry of replacing saturated fat in products with sugar. The result: sugar actually contributes more to heart disease than fat. (Another Examiner.com article: OCT. 23, 2013 "Cardiologist champions low-carb diets: 'Saturated fat is not the enemy')
-Examiner.com article, "We've found that diet therapy can be effective in prolonging survival in mice with aggressive metastatic cancer." Dr. D'Agostino
www.examiner.com/article/ketogenic-diet-starves-cancer-cells-says-researcher-dr-dominic-d-agostino-1
