Controversial Thoughts: How to eat #Animalbased for optimal athletic performance

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Paul Saladino15m · 2021-06-04

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Well SupportedFruit is generally less toxic than leaves, seeds, nuts, grains, and legumes.Well SupportedGeorge St. Pierre lost four to five pounds of water weight and reduced inflammation and swelling after one month on an animal-based diet.Well SupportedFruit and honey are considered the least toxic sources of carbohydrates due to lower levels of plant defense chemicals.Well SupportedAnimal fats, particularly tallow, are highly recommended sources of fat for performance.Well Supported

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Including carbohydrates in a carnivore diet may make the diet more valuable or viable for some individuals.

Partially SupportedAn animal-based diet is suitable for high-performance professional athletes to maintain weight and caloric intake.

Not SupportedLong-term ketosis can negatively affect cortisol metabolism, thyroid hormones, and other physiological functions in some individuals.

Partially SupportedAn animal-based diet without refined carbohydrates has eliminated inflammation, pain, and aches from past injuries.

Partially SupportedCalorie-restricted diets with up to 53% carbohydrates improved diabetes markers in a study comparing low-carb to high-carb versions.

Partially SupportedFructose is not problematic for humans within a food matrix, unlike processed sugars like sucrose and table sugar.

Partially SupportedAn animal-based diet optimized for performance should maintain protein intake at approximately one gram per pound of body weight and include organs.

Partially SupportedTransitioning to an animal-based diet may cause low energy due to withdrawal from gluten, processed sugar, or caffeine.

Partially SupportedAn average male may need 2500-3000 calories per day, with 20% of calories from carbohydrates (approximately 150g for a 3000-calorie diet).

Partially SupportedFreeze-drying organ meats at low temperatures preserves nutrients better than dehydration at higher temperatures.

Partially SupportedSome plant roots, tubers, fermented vegetables, herbs, coconut oil, olive oil, and avocado oil are considered moderately toxic.

Partially SupportedAn animal-based diet for muscle gain should include well-raised meat, seasonal fruit, eggs, bulking carbohydrates, and dairy if tolerated.

Not SupportedGrains like wheat, pasta, oats, pancakes, and bread are not necessary for athletes.

Partially SupportedColostrum, containing IGF-1, can improve recovery and muscle gain in individuals who tolerate dairy.

Partially SupportedPerformance athletes seeking speed or explosiveness should include carbohydrates, preferably from fruit and honey, followed by sweet potatoes or white rice if fruit is not tolerated.

Partially SupportedAthletes require micronutrients such as choline, carnitine, creatine, carnosine, taurine, anserine, K2, folate, and riboflavin, often found in organs.

Partially SupportedProtein intake, including collagen from collagenous parts of meat, supplements, or bone broth, is crucial for athletes.

Partially SupportedAn animal-based diet is high in protein (1g/lb body weight) and includes organ meats while cutting out toxic plant foods high in anti-nutrients like oxalates and lectins.

Partially SupportedMany nagging injuries in humans are autoimmune, inflammatory, or immunologic in nature, and athletes' resilience issues can stem from inadequate protein and collagen.

Partially SupportedIncluding colostrum, if tolerated, can aid athletic performance.

Partially SupportedAn animal-based diet includes one to two ounces of liver daily and a few ounces of other organ meats weekly, or the equivalent in desiccated organ supplements.

Partially SupportedIndividuals with diabetes should consider a lower-carbohydrate diet and calorie restriction to manage the condition, with the possibility of reintroducing carbohydrates like fruit once diabetes is controlled.

Partially SupportedReducing intake of certain plant foods may lead to improved sleep, mental clarity, and overall performance.

Partially SupportedKetogenic and low-carbohydrate diets can be effective for diabetes management but may not be ideal for long-term performance.

Partially SupportedAn animal-based diet focuses on raw organic honey, A2 dairy, fruit, and animal fats, while excluding seed oils.