Healthy Eating

[StargazerParticipant 12505]

So I spent last weekend working at the FitExpo in San Jose… I’m not a “fitness” guy in terms of body building or anything like that, but I do try to eat right.

I already try to avoid HFCS, refined sugars and wheat as much as possible, drink only filtered water and take some dietary supplements such as omega-3, zinc, malic acid, vitamin B and D plus a general multi-vitamin. That sounds like a lot.

I’m wanting to get more serious about cutting out milk and rice and reducing my alcohol intake. I have gout and when it flares up, it’s incredibly painful so managing inflammation and modifying my diet to reduce the toxins in my liver and blood so I can process uric acid better would be a far better solution than having to eat a half dozen Alieve every day.

Do you guys have any “best practice” healthy eating tips you’d like to share? Something you cut out of your diet or added in that you believe really made a difference to your overall health?

[WallyParticipant]

I know it doesn’t necessarily speed up,the metabolism but I have found eating 5 times a day spaces out my food and keeps me from overeating.

I like everything you stated the only supplement I might add is a glucosamine chondroitin.

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[chirParticipant]

I use this on my well water. Makes it taste great. Also works on city water and removes fluoride and arsenic.
http://www.bigberkeywaterfilters.com/royal-berkey-water-filter.html

Try these foods to help reduce inflammation:
tomatoes.
olive oil.
green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, kale, and collards.
nuts like almonds and walnuts.
fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, tuna, and sardines.
fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, cherries, and oranges.

You can always have tomato sauce, make your own or buy low sugar versions. Search on low sugar foods at Amazon.

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[StargazerParticipant 12505]

chir wrote:

I use this on my well water. Makes it taste great. Also works on city water and removes fluoride and arsenic.

I have the Berkey Light with the black ceramic filters. I don’t have the arsenic filters, though.

I eat a lot of leafy greens, including some that I grow myself hydroponically. Lots of almonds, fatty fish and stone fruits as well. I’d say the majority of my diet is paleo and I’m closing in on making it completely so… just need to get over the desire to go out to eat which is really driven by my desire to be social.

I’m getting there, slowly but surely.

[The Laughing ManParticipant 1020]

Have you considered logging your food with a calorie counter? That really is the best way to make sure your hitting the goals you set.

Looking at specific food and cutting it out isn’t always the best approach. You should focus on what the food provides nutrient wise then decided based on caloric intake / expenditures if it’s okay to eat. Take rice for example, I have a 1/3 cup of various types of rice everyday and bounce around 8-12% body fat.

I don’t bother with vitamins as you usually p~~~ it out. Vite d3 is the only thing I take. Try sprinkling flax seed on your meals for omega 3s. Eat the right food and the muti vite won’t be needed.

Also steer clear of any diets that have a name. Sure some work for some people but that doesn’t gaurente results which can lead to people giving up.

I’m no personal trainer or nutritionist, but diet and exercise have been a huge part of my life. I learn what I can and makes changes as time goes on. If you want some help nailing down a diet excise plan, I’d be happy to offer advice.

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[StargazerParticipant 12505]

The Laughing Man wrote:

Have you considered logging your food with a calorie counter? Looking at specific food and cutting it out isn’t always the best approach.

I’m not looking at this from a caloric intake or body fat point of view, but rather from a general health perspective. I know that bread, milk and sweets do not have a positive impact on my overall health and mental well being whereas leafy greens and oily fish do. I’m not big on isolates and supplements as I’d rather get nutrition from diet, but I am taking the ones I mentioned for now as I adjust my diet.

You’re right about fad diets, though, I believe… if it’s copyrighted, it’s probably a gimmick. Healthy behavior isn’t a program you have to pay for and follow, it’s a natural routine that simply becomes the way you live.

[The Laughing ManParticipant 1020]

Right on man, you know your body the best.

If you do ever want to get down the specifics I highly recommend a calorie app. Most of them will export a excel file with all nutritional facts broken down. It’s one thing to eat healthy and another if you’re getting all the proper nutrients. You don’t have to do everyday but log a typical day of food and see if there is something you might be missing.

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[Mr. ManParticipant 2916]

I’ve been reasonably fit and lean my entire life. I’m 53 now — 6′ tall and 180 lbs — and I have the strength to mountain bike, backpack, kayak, bike tour, snowshoe, whatever I want, whenever I want.

I never count calories. I just eat pretty healthy all of the time: no dairy, no refined sugar, and meat a few times a week. And I watch my portions. I also do most of my own cooking, though I do eat out several times a week because sometimes it’s just nice to be around people instead of eating alone at home.

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