There’s nothing like achieving a healthy lifestyle through proper
Stupid
Some food groups should be eliminated
Stupid Diet Myth 2:
You have to eat meat to get enough protein
There are various sources of protein. A bodybuilder/athlete could require up to 150 grams of protein per day. For ordinary individuals, we need only approx 30 grams of protein each day. Meat and dairy products are very high in sodium and fat. Fruits and vegetables have at least one gram of protein in them. Grains, nuts, oils and legumes contain complete proteins whereas meat proteins are actually incomplete.
Stupid Diet Myth 3:
Eliminate
Never! Believe it or not, your body needs approx 50 grams of fat each day to function properly. It helps your joints and muscles work smoothly and aids in hormone production/regulation. Raw nuts, olive oil, and avocados are a rich source of nutritious and healthy fats (Natural peanut butter is an excellent source of good fats!). Look closely at the foods you buy and stay away from hydrogenated fats.
Stupid Diet Myth 4:
You have to go
The average
MMR (The Malaysian Medical Resources Blog) has got an interesting post on Intuitive Eating where you basically follow your gut feeling and eat accordingly. I dont know how effective this is as I’ve read that it sometimes takes up to 20 minutes for your stomach to signal your brain that it is actually full… but I could be wrong.
Your friend and coach,
DM
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dailymuscle: What is this “natural peanut butter”? Where can you get one?
ano: It’s 100% pure peanut butter.. minus the oil which is purposely added in common brands. Try an organic food store… I know there’s one at BSC. You may see a layer of oil floating on top of the butter.. which is all naturally ocurring due to the peanut fat by the way, which can be poured off.
dailymuscle: What is this BSC? Well, i am not local to KL. It is Bangsar Shopping complex?
ano: Yes, Bangsar Shopping Complex (Center?). If you’re lucky.. you’ll see theyogainstructor chilling at La Bodega. Heh heh.
dailymuscle: Thanks. Finally i can taste what is this “natural peanut butter”. Well, it is delicious. Tell you what. Now they are having promotion to sell RM2 per bottle to clear the stoke. Well, the owner of the shop is very honest. She said because it is going to expire soon. Well, i dont mind so i bought one bottle.
ano: RM2 per bottle? Hmm.. thanks for the tip.
For myth #2: I think you’ve got it the other way around. Protein from animal products (meat, eggs, dairy) are actually complete, with all the necessary amino acids that make up the branch of protein.
Whereas the protein in grains, nuts and beans are incomplete due to lack in certain amino acids. An exception to this is quinoa, the only grain with complete protein.
Mark: Yes you are right indeed. I can’t believe I made that mistake. Oh well.. this was way back in 2005! And thanks for spotting that. Do remember to take my slightly older posts with a pinch of salt.
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