Just curious really if anyone here or knows of anyone that follows this kind of diet and what the results in performance and or weight loss has been. Over the last few days ive been doing quite a bit of research on on Raw foodists and was considering trying to eat raw for a month and see how i would get on. Ive been reading that when you eat raw (only eating raw fruit and veg) you have more energy and i know that Timothy Bradley goes vegan when training for a fight. Raw vegans also claim that animal proteins actually turn extremly acidic which is really harmfull to us but i dont know if that the truth or no. Any experience/knowledge/opinions?? Andy
Yeah i had taken what they had said with a pich of salt tbh. We're omnivours so im guessing that our bodies are designed to deal with meat. It was really just the health benefits and supposed fantastic energy that i was reading about eating raw food that got me interested.
I'll put it to you this way - name me one champion in the last 50 years who had a crazy strange diet. Then if you find those 1-10 guys, compare it to the numbers of guys eating regular, or even bad diets. Strict diets are for bodybuilders and for guys making weight. when you have the basic health benefits and nutrients you need, it really shouldn't be that complicated. You can try things, just don't be surprised if you see no benefit. You know what else is extremely acidic? Acid. You know what contains acid? Fruit. Should we not eat fruit either? Potatoes were brought to Europe only in the last 600 years. Should we not eat them? You can go on forever, but ultimately, some people are better suited to some foods and diets, but barring allergies, we are omnivores and intended to adapt to anything we can find to eat. That's how it works. If the "cavemen" had meat around them, they wouldn't say "no thanks, too acidic for me, I'll starve". And the low life expectancy is from no protection to any kind of disease, or the elements, or animals, or childbirth safety, or helathcare. It isn't because of their diet that didn't have their fortified with vitamins Coco pops and low fat mayo.
Good post. I received a lot of nutrition training material in regards to my trainer certifications and the information defintely was pro meat. Th thing is as with anything in life, to eat in moderation. Pesonally, I eat a lot of fish and turkey while eating chicken frequentky and hardly eat red meat (When I do eat red meat, I have already worked out or will work out the same day to burn it off) Nutrition is pretty simple ... eat fresh lean meats and dairy (though I odnt drink milk), complex carbs (brown rice, sweet potatoes, oatmeal, etc...) enough fruit, lots of vegetables and stay away from packaged processed foods. And of course stay properly hydrated.
Yeah, very good points! So im guessing that when it comes to what you eat its just common sense and goal specific. Ive been loosing a steady 2-4lbs a week for the last 9 weeks and still got about another 20 to go just eating whole foods and the ocasional junk. Think i will just try to incorprate a bit more raw veg like spinach in my diet and see how i get on.
yeah that sounds right. There is so much **** and science on nutrition that everything that i read at somepoint contradicts itsself and it all confuses the hell out of me!! So im just going to stick with pretty much what you said and what i was already doing before and just keep ith simple!
You will be doing a lot of chewing if you only eat raw food. That alone will burn up some fat. Avoiding processed food is sound advise but I don't know about this raw fad.
What do you mean by raw or how raw do you want to go? I love my diet and I am a more on the extreme side. Stick with a healthy plan and tailor it to your liking. Enjoy it.
Name any champion prior to 10 years ago that ate six small meals a day. I'm not disagreeing with what you're saying but lets be fair and extend the same logic to one of the current nutritional 'standards'.
Your point is well made but there have been advances in many areas that all sportspeople have benefited from. It wasn't that long ago that sportsmen were considered wooses if they stopped and had a drink during training. These days every serious athlete has their own personal drink bottle and very likely their protein shake and food bars as well.
You don't burn off what you eat the day you train, ti doesn't work that way. red meat is good for you, 3x a day, it is not. Couldn't say - but I hadn't realised that it was a standard adopted by everyone. Lots of people don't have the time or inclination to eat that way, athletes or not. I don't really know anyone under 100kg that eats more than 4 times a day, and that's out of need (hunger/nutrients), not meal frequency and its effects on the body - except bodybuilders. Ultimately with the meal frequency thing, its more of a leaning out thing, rather than an effective way to increase your performance or energy etc (depending on what constitutes a "meal").
I follow it, but not fully. I cut out junk food completely, No white sugar, flour etc. Eat fruits, veggies more, and yogurt! Results from doing this? Better mood, increases energy, better appearance!:deal If you think about it, it should not really surprise anyone that all this good stuff happened!:thumbsup
