According
to John Berardi, Ph.D. , we all have
individual dietary needs. Just because your BFF swears by a ketogenic diet to
feel her best, it doesn't mean this will be the best way of eating for you. In
an article found on PrecisionNutrition.com, Berardi states, “I don’t believe
there’s a single, absolutely, positively, without-a-doubt best diet for every
person to follow, always, and forever”. We are all different and therefore have different
dietary needs. It is important to listen to your body in order to determine
which foods help you feel your best, as opposed to adopting a certain diet just
because some doctor on TV says it’s the latest and greatest. Again the author
states, “This is clearly demonstrated by examining the traditional diets of
various tribes and ethnic groups throughout the world.
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For example, the Arctic Inuit and
African Masai eat traditional diets that are very high in fat and animal
products with very few vegetables.
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Conversely, the Kitavans in the
South Pacific eat traditional diets that are low in fat but very high in
vegetables and starchy carbs.
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And the Tokelau near New Zealand eat
traditional diets that are very high in saturated fats.
Crazy
differences, right? Yet all traditional diet eaters are relatively healthy
people with minimal incidences of cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes,
inflammatory obesity, etc."
So
when it comes to finding the perfect diet for you, it really is all about
listening to your gut. In other words, pay attention to how you feel after
finishing a meal or snack. A food journal is a great way to make sense of what
is going on in your gut. Do you need a nap after a lunch high in carbs? Does your
stomach make weird "gurgly" noises after eating meat? Do you have to run to the
bathroom after eating pizza or ice cream? Your body is sending you a message.
Write it all down. After a couple of weeks you should begin to see a pattern.
This way, you can be your very own diet guru and eat happily ever after.
Berardi,J. Paleo, vegan, intermittent fasting… Here’s how to choose the absolute best diet for you.
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