Nutrition
The only source of complete proteins (ones that contain these essential amino acids) are animal proteins (fish, poultry, and meat). There are also such things as essential fatty acids. These fatty acids are required for optimal health, and the best source for them is animal fat.
There is NO such thing as an essential carbohydrate. Thus, the officially-recommended low fat diet (which must be a high carbohydrate diet, by definition) does not provide sufficient essential amino acids and fatty acids, while it provides an excessive amount of carbohydrate.
Carbohydrate consumption raises insulin. Chronically elevated insulin levels are now understood to be a cause of metabolic syndrome (approximately 47 million Americans now have this condition). And metabolic syndrome signals an increased risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, kidney disease, gout, hypertension, and a host of other chronic “modern” diseases.
'Evidence Based Nutrition?'
His lifelong passion for athletics and strength training has resulted in numerous state and national weightlifting records and a semi- professional rugby career. His focus in recent years has been on using nutrition as a tool for health, performance, and overall well-being. (26 minutes)
Published by: Low Carb Downunder - April, 2019
