Raw foods such as meat, fish and eggs, may harbour food poisoning bacteria, which if consumed are likely to cause illness.
Digestibility
The fundamental reason we consume food is to extract the vital nutrients that different foods contain to allow our bodies to function properly. This is achieved by digestion, where foods are broken down in the body into a form that can be readily absorbed. However, many of the nutrients contained in foods are not readily accessible prior to cooking and thus, cannot be easily digested by the body. For example, the enzyme amylase (found in the mouth and intestine) breaks down the polysaccharide starch into its monomer glucose constituents, which can easily be digested by the body. Cooking foods containing starch (e.g., cereals and vegetables), prior to consumption initiates the breakdown of the polysaccharide, thus, aiding the action of amylase and the consequent digestibility of the carbohydrate component of the food.
If a food is difficult to digest unless cooked, do you think we are meant to eat it then? By the sheer necessity of needing to process something to make it edible or digestible, should you eat it?
And concerning my contradiction, the point was innate energy value, not so much nutrition. Electrical value if you will.
Meat is essentially dead or dying cells. Why consume energyless protein chains unusable until broken apart vs consuming a fruit or vegetable that has free amino acids ready available in singular form? Itâs like taking the long way home, itâs 2nd hand. Idk, doesnât make much sense to me.
Nuts have phytic acid for example, unless you soak nuts and sprout them, they are dormnt with no energy/life until sprouted right? Sure a nut has calories and fats/proteins but enzyme inhibited thus wonât be digested nor utilized.
Anyways, just trying to be helpful and give insight. Iâm not trying win anything or argue points.
I value the life energy, the electricity of food vs. Calorie/nutrition. If you ask me, most ppl are overfed and overfeeding. Itâs amazing how little food or calories we need. We eat too much and do too little. And most âfoodâ today isnât really food but food like.
I personally do not feel good when I consume food combos such as protein and carbs. So I avoid mixing.
If I provided anything of value, then great. If not, then carry on.
If you go full vegan or vegetarian, then you are putting yourself at very high risk for nutritional deficiencies.
For someone who values âlife energyâ and âelectricity of foodâ more than calories/nutrition⌠yeah good luck with that.
Nutritional deficiency and malnourishment donât give a shit about kirlian photographs or Angstroms. This is real nutrition weâre talking about⌠not how much glowy light there is around a food object.
In order to lower your risk for malnourishment with a fully strict vegan or vegetarian diet, you will need to rely on fortified foods (GMOed) or supplementation. You will need very methodical planning.
Unless you do, you will likely become deficient in Vitamin B12 (mainly found in animal sources) and you may become deficient in Iron because itâs harder to get from fruits and vegetables. Some plant compounds even have Iron inhibitors. Iron is far more easily digested, absorbed and bioavailable from animal meat. Who cares about that though right? Meat is dead and inert. Ew.
Meat is a complete protein source, it has all of the essential amino acids. That is nutrition.
Meats, unlike plants are incredibly efficient (ROI) from a nutritional standpoint when it comes to protein. Itâs very convenient to the body.
Plants can be deficient in one or more essential amino acids.
This means that if you want to rely solely on plant-based sources for all of your protein needs⌠you need very careful selection and combination of a diverse diet in plant foods. You also need adequate calorie intake.
Youâre more focused on this idea that the meat is âdeadâ than you are about the actual nutritional content of the meat. That is purely dogmatic. Nothing about what youâre saying has any scientific basic - itâs all anecdotal.
This is where we differ. Protein is an essential nutrient that plays a vital role in your bodily functions. Thatâs infinitely more important than anecdotal claims about âlife energyâ and âfood electricityâ which donât have any significant value in scientific research, nor any reliable evidence to suggest their affect on human health. I donât think you understand what a calorie is, lol.
For example: There are literally thousands upon thousands of studies that investigate the role of protein in promoting muscle repair, growth, and adaptation following exercise.
Who cares about âlife energyâ? Is âfood electricityâ going to increase my gains? Is it going to increase my testosterone? Is it going to increase my muscle recovery or anabolism? Where is the evidence? Where are the studies? Where is the direct mechanism in influence on the human body and where is the evidence for that.
With everything you say, there are hundreds of years of research deemed reliable, practical and grounded in the general consensus of health that suggest the opposite. You are completely out of touch with nutritional science. I can give you thousands upon thousands of studies corroborating my arguments on the important of calories/nutrition and their objective influence on the human bodily function, organ health, life-span, digestive health, mental health, gastrointestinal health, heart health, bone health, muscle health, kidney health, liver health, etc.
You have yet to provide me a single study that supports your claims - not even directly but even something merely small as suggestively, theoretically or potentially.
I believe that you have a dogmatic belief.
I donât understand the logic. What is âlife energyâ and âelectricityâ of food?
This type of thinking is dangerous because it can set you up for malnourishment. Itâs not a sound approach to your own health or nutrition. Itâs not grounded in anything practical or scientific. Like, at all.
If one doesnât get practical and scientific about their health, then their ignorance will catch up with them. The reality of nutrition doesnât give a shit about theories, dogmatic beliefs or anecdotals - itâs brutal.
When I go off on Caffeine and call it a poison, I have everything to back it up with.
Itâs a psychoactive drug, itâs a natural poison (pesticide) and every effect that I explained about how it takes glucose from your liver, stimulates âfight or flightâ and affects your blood flow, etc is all scientifically proven. I mix it in with theories to support my overall argument in regards to caffeine but I always state that itâs what I think (personal opinion) and I know that itâs a theory. I back up my theories with either studies or clear rational thinking.
You donât have any studies and you lean towards anecdotal extremes that are in complete contradiction to scientific consensus.
This is too generalized of a statement.
Most people are eating poor nutrition, tons of processed sugar, not getting enough exercise, not drinking enough water, drinking too much alcohol, etc.
The health crisis has very little to do with quantity of food or calories. It has everything to do with quality. Or if anything, you can say high quantity of low quality.
This all my thought process and my opinion, lol.
Thank you for sharing, I appreciate the discourse. You did provide value, in helping me better understand my thoughts on food and nutrition. Thanks lol
Blue zones are five zones on the earth where live most centenarians.
And in this book are recipes that they mostly eat.
It is interesting and they all eat cooked food btw.
I donât know why youâre framing things in a way that Iâm pro vegetarian/vegan and anti meat. I was simply offering insights I hadnât seen you mention before.
Be careful with your science and articles, most studies are bought and paid for by interests. Anything can be made to look good or bad.
Protein is on the nitrogen side. The human body does not burn protein for energy. Protein is a chain of bonded amino acids used to support structure and function of bodily tissue. It is not a source of nourishment nor a source of energy or fuel. Itâs a building block so to speak. Protein is also a stimulant and on the acidic side. Did you know high protein diets can and do damage kidneys? Ever look at old bodybuilders? Look into the health effects of long term protein consumption and the issues lifters have from such diets.
I understand youâre looking for peak performance and high testosterone and gains ect, my input was not meant or geared toward that goal but more general health and vibrancy.
Living foods complete with enzymes, electricity, h3o water will yield the most vitality in you vs. cooked food.
Do you take enzymes with cooked food to replace the enzymes destroyed in cooking? I do when I choose to eat cooked food. Might be worth considering for overall Digestive optimization.
Iâm not big on eating a meal with many ingredients together, do you mono meal at all?
I know that you intend to lower my guard and inject me with soy when Iâm not looking.
This isnât my first rodeo, I know how you lot operate.
Who was it that sent you? I will never join the plant-side. Youâll never have me.
Iâve been on guard ever since one of your kind infiltrated my home and replaced every food item to plant-based alternatives. I vehemently refuse to eat cookies made with chickpeas or zucchini.
I donât do it but it Iâm not against it. I just see it as a way to mix stuff together and intake it in an efficient manner. Things to be wary of though, are too much concentration too fast and lack of fiber (blood sugar spiking).
I donât like processed sugar
I eat raw honey and raw fruit like watermelon. Thatâs about it I think. I eat nuts however lol
I vehemently despise ketosis because itâs catabolic. I donât believe in catabolism or ketosis.
I especially donât believe in âketo-dietsâ.
I donât believe in veganism, vegetarianism, paleo-diets, carnivore diets, keto-diets, intermittent fasting, etc. All annoying gimmicks and fads to me, honestly.
I donât believe in âdietsâ - period. I believe in nutrition and body enhancement/optimization.
I believe in having a well-balanced diet that is extremely high ROI in nutrition as possible.
That means getting nutrition through food that supports and contributes to the health of all of your organs, bones, muscles, systems and bodily functions.
I only consume to increase efficiency of my body systems. Kind of like upgrading computer hardware.
Bettering your system (endlessly) is a different level of health. I donât believe in maintaining or breaking down, I believe in constantly evolving.
Anyways, 90+% of people lack the balls to crack down on their nutrition and this results in all types of coping mechanisms, gimmicks, fads and âget healthy quickâ schemes. Fasting especially cracks me up, as if periodically self-induced starvation is going to somehow get you a 6 pack.
I donât believe in catabolism that comes with energy deficit such as fasting, prolonged calorie restriction or diet variation.
If youâre anabolic, you can utilize fat as energy without needing to feel like complete and absolute shit.
Anabolism is the epitome of health and vitality. You want to be as anabolic as possible.
Anabolism = growing, repairing, maintaining.
Itâs all about nutrient partitioning. At a certain level of efficiency, your body can gain muscle and burn fat in both a caloric deficit and caloric surplus. Merely through increased efficiency and optimization.
That has to be cultivated and developed through optimal nutrition though.
The goal is not to feel like shit, but be full of energy and vitality at all times. I happen to possess that characteristic in comparison to most people, which is why I generally do think I tend to know what Iâm talking about. Generally, lol.
People who feel fatigued, shitty and low energy all the time are not healthy.
I can eat a really dense stew that is probably around 1000 calories and feel incredible. Again, this goes back to the optimization of your own body systems. If your digestive system is powerful, it can run through shit. Nutrient absorption will be super high. With good nutrition, you can cultivate your body into a powerhouse and just win everything. People have damaged systems and blame the food when their systems are already damaged, lol.
I eat a shit ton of meat and my bowel movements are flawless. I never get diarrhea or upset stomach and I have zero gastric issues. I have the energy of an athlete and I sometimes workout twice a day.
Are you trying to fearmonger me away from protein? LOL
I lack the inability to sabotage myself health-wise because of how I work with my subconscious mind. Iâm essentially in a flow state.
After I workout, my subconscious mind literally forces me to consume protein.
I get nudges and pushes in the same way running a seduction sub can sometimes push people to approach women.
99% of everything I do health-wise is intuitive. The best I can do is consciously tune into it and Iâm led to information that expands my conscious rationalization and understanding, but itâs usually not needed.
An example of that is: I get the insanely strong intuition to consume protein but I may not exactly know why. If I want to know why, I am led to research, studies, information, etc that explains to me the why.
Itâs kind of like people who run WANTED and find themselves getting haircuts, perfumes or doing skin-care. Your subconscious mind has all of the answers and knows exactly what you need, unique to you.
My health journey is literally me just specifying my goals to my subconscious mind and following a trail, lol.
If youâre aligned, you canât lose. Itâs impossible.
Health âlevelingâ is pretty much a 2 step process.
Healing all health problems.
Being healthy but optimizing/enhancing health.
I have done step 1 and now Iâm on step 2. There is no limit.
Health is nothing more than an experience.
If someone wants to become healthier, they need to communicate that to their subconscious mind.
You can use Paragon ZP, daily meditation and intention, visualization, etc. Doesnât really matter.
Your subconscious mind knows exactly where and what to guide you to so that you become healthier. In the way that is best for you and what fits your beliefs.
When your health journey is manifested through self-love and youâre closely working with your subconscious mind⌠then you canât lose or self-sabotage.
The quickest way to get better health is to set the intention (decide) that you want better health and that you want it because you love yourself. Come from a place of self-compassion because thatâs the wavelength of health.
Once youâve done that, you will be guided to better health faster than you can possibly imagine.
Thatâs because there are powerful aspects of your Self (or some could say âforcesâ if thatâs what they prefer) that are full of love and have complete interest in your highest good. Health, in general is on a very high wavelength, both energetically and emotionally. The moment that you decide to do something for yourself that aligns with your highest good, itâs equivalent to jumping into the East Australian Current in Finding Nemo. That applies to anything⌠life purpose included.
All you need is the desire/intention and all the doors will open. All the guidance will come to you. On this level, self-sabotage doesnât exist. You have to trust it though and thatâs where the flow state comes into play. I have that because of my spiritual âbackgroundâ. Subconscious rapport is nothing more than an expression of trusting and knowing your power. Itâs when you make the subconscious, conscious. Your subconscious mind is also You.
Lemon balm is so far the best sleep aid I came across and I have tried many things. Maybe except Reishi, but this one is bad for DHT so I do not use it anymore.
And good part of lemon balm is that you can get tea with it almost in every grocery store.
