This goes way beyond “you are what you eat” with expert counsel on nutrition as medicine, healing your gut and your brain and reversing decades of awful guidelines …
Ho boy, we have been given so much advice on what to eat in our lifetimes … from fat-is-bad-carbs-are-good, to eat more fruit to pyramids and packaged foods, it is easy to see why we’re in such sad shape as a nation. Let’s see how we can simplify our choices and get back on track to diminish our chances of disease.
There is some good news in all the nutritional debates and discussions: the human body is incredibly resilient and you can recover from bad habits and lose weight without losing hope. You can also identify the ingredients that are setting you up for failure and a path to disease, pain, prescriptions-for-life.
And a lot of your choices for diet (not dieting) can be clouded with advice that includes “all foods in moderation” and “work in a cheat day.” You wouldn’t add a little water to your gas tank in moderation. The results would kill your engine. And if you’re willing to cheat yourself once or twice a week to stay happy, well we have some other rewiring to do there too.
Reprogramming Your Input
We will go into the bads and goods in the blog (see the Bad Habits post) so you can start to reprogram your ideas on what to put in your mouth and we will also discuss who/what is constantly offering you more of the choices that can lead to some of the killers we review in the Lifestyle Section.
But let’s be honest. Feeding people globally a diet based on sugars, seed oils, and factory-farmed grains, vegetables and meats is killing us and our environment. And it is all about the money we’re shoveling to big Food and big Pharma to fuel our addictions. If you are skeptical, watch any channel geared to sports, weather, news or finance (top choices for boomers) and you will see a constant barrage of ads for fast foods and prescriptions. One choice begats another, and if you are serious about making the second half of your life robust, it is time to change.
The professionals, systems and knowledge in the below resources are key to making changes and educating yourself so you can confidently step towards a new life that flat-out feels great.
Nutrition Resources:
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THE BULLETPROOF DIET This classic is still the best basis for getting yourself into eating patterns that will help you improve your health, weight and outlook for a much longer healthspan. Learn what nutrition is amazing (and what is your kryptonite) and how preparing them matters too. People report weight loss and much-improved tests after this regimen, and you can even follow these basics when dining out to traveling. For a follow-up, Asprey also wrote the Bulletproof: The Cookbook. Learn more here.
UNLOCKING THE KETO CODE So, Dr. Steven Guidry has been a hypermarketer for years, has his own supplements line etc, etc. but you shouldn’t dismiss his research and findings on dietary insights. Here, he unpacks one of the more misunderstood diets: keto, and what is means (and takes) to get into ketosis via your daily intake. Learn what works, what helps and what to avoid. Learn more here.
GENIUS FOODS Longtime wellness advocate Max Lugavere nails it in this simple review of the foods and food prep that can take your mind and body to extraordinary levels. Learn some of the science behind better choices and what you can achieve with cleaner, tastier choices. Extra credit for Genius Kitchen, his follow-up. Learn more here.
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INSIDE TRACKER Founded on the idea that combining rigorous, peer-reviewed science with cutting edge technology and the creative power of great human minds delivers actionable results, Inside Tracker provides a wide array of tests you can take to pinpoint your current health and most pressing nutritional, lifestyle and fitness needs. IT harnesses the power of Big Data to make user data more meaningful helps you take first and next steps toward owning your health process for the decades ahead. Learn more here.
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CLEAN ALTERNATIVES We have researched a number of suppliers, many relatively new to the market, that provide clean, paleo/keto-friendly alternative foods and snacks:
- THE FRESH-PRESSED OLIVE OIL CLUB These oils are outrageously, insanely bright and flavorful—the best-tasting olive oils in the world. Sourced by T.J. Robinson, these oils rock.
- UPRISING FOOD Keto approved baked goods including bread cubes and snack chips
- GRASS ROOTS COOP It starts with farmer-specific training and continues thru cleaner processing with GRP. Our highest pick for grass-fed beef, heritage pork and clean poultry.
- NATURAL FORCE Super clean proteins (including Marine for vegetarians) C8 oil and Coffee
- DANGER COFFEE Dave Asprey’s second act is getting rave reviews with this remineralized brew
- FARMER’S JUICE Cold pressed, clean-sourced, keto-friendly vegetable juices you will LOVE
- BODY HEALTH Amazing source of aminos (in lieu of proteins) in supplements and bars
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NICOLE PETERSEN , RD Having a good nutritionist in your court is vital for second-half success. Working with a nutritionist who knows biohacking? Genius. Nicole has her own coaching practice and specializes in weight loss. ketogenic and paleo diets with a real focus on overall physical and mental performance. She regularly hosts webinars for Dave Asprey’s Upgrade Collective and is highly sought out for her ability to coach beyond standard nutritional protocols. Learn more here.
DR. PAUL SALADINO The carnivore MD, espousing the values of nose-to-tail consumption of clean/sustainably raised animals. Author of The Carnivore Code, Saladino also hosts the Fundamental Health Podcast and is high-profile in his social media use. His medical background informs on aspects of nutritional possibilities and lends credibility to an otherwise fervent paleo outlook.
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