I know you’ve talked about it before, but the fiber thing that’s been circulating lately. I’ve had gallstones this year (my first time experiencing that and knowing what it was) and everything I’ve read is fiber, fiber, fiber. I don’t know that fiber is the end all be all that everybody wants us to think it is.
I agree Taimie. I don’t think it is either. And I did do a post about it. Fiber intake is at it’s highest and we have colon cancer rates, crohn’s, IBS rates still going up. Especially in those under 40. Which we never saw before.
As a person who gets IBS from gluten and a few other plant items (legumes), my thoughts are that fibre is a massive irritant to me when my stomach is unwell. And in fact, I can go full carnivore for over a month and not notice any lack or problem by removal of all plant fibre from my diet. My gut only stops working properly if I put that troublesome fibre back in.
I know someone who occasionally deals with diverticulitis like symptoms and they definitely can’t eat fiber consistently because it brings on the the symptoms. But that’s one of the things the internet tells you to consume until you have a flare up and then you’re not supposed to eat it.
Fibre is really important! IF your diet is made out of ultra processed glue foods like bread, crackers, chips, etc… otherwise all that junk can’t even get out of your body!
Get off the processed food and fibre needs drop dramatically.
Protein levels sourced by red meat, fish and chicken have creatine that the body can uptake. If you are working out exercising on a regular basis, I would suggest taking creatine as a supplement as well as eating, healthy fats, such as beef tallow, fish, and chicken. I’m 68 years old. Creatine definitely helps with my focus and my attention and my recall because of its ability to be proactive with what your brain needs to be sharp. I take 5 to 10 g of creatine per day in a smoothie for breakfast every day. It makes a world of difference for your memory and to be engaged in maintaining a level of consciousness that you used to have when you were much younger.
I tried about 10 minutes in "Health Politics" after you mentioned it. Woof.
Interesting, it showed me a lot of notes from people I follow in my food swim lane that have really nothing to do with "Food Politics" which made the journey more tolerable for the time I was over there. I went right back to "Following."
Ahhh.
Dr. Weston Price was not wrong about what he found in his travels. Not sure why there is so much noise about other foodways that increasingly don't seem to work.
Thanks so much John. 🥰🥰. Food Politics not for the faint of heart 😆. There was a reason Weston Price was not mainstream. Can’t make money on just being basic. And we all want the next new thing that will make us feel good.
I know you’ve talked about it before, but the fiber thing that’s been circulating lately. I’ve had gallstones this year (my first time experiencing that and knowing what it was) and everything I’ve read is fiber, fiber, fiber. I don’t know that fiber is the end all be all that everybody wants us to think it is.
I agree Taimie. I don’t think it is either. And I did do a post about it. Fiber intake is at it’s highest and we have colon cancer rates, crohn’s, IBS rates still going up. Especially in those under 40. Which we never saw before.
As a person who gets IBS from gluten and a few other plant items (legumes), my thoughts are that fibre is a massive irritant to me when my stomach is unwell. And in fact, I can go full carnivore for over a month and not notice any lack or problem by removal of all plant fibre from my diet. My gut only stops working properly if I put that troublesome fibre back in.
I know someone who occasionally deals with diverticulitis like symptoms and they definitely can’t eat fiber consistently because it brings on the the symptoms. But that’s one of the things the internet tells you to consume until you have a flare up and then you’re not supposed to eat it.
Or, you could just not eat it? But also cut all ultra processed food
Oh definitely.
Fibre is really important! IF your diet is made out of ultra processed glue foods like bread, crackers, chips, etc… otherwise all that junk can’t even get out of your body!
Get off the processed food and fibre needs drop dramatically.
I’m not saying fiber is a bad thing. I’m just saying I don’t think it’s the end all be all and definitely not as much if you’re eating whole foods.
Protein levels sourced by red meat, fish and chicken have creatine that the body can uptake. If you are working out exercising on a regular basis, I would suggest taking creatine as a supplement as well as eating, healthy fats, such as beef tallow, fish, and chicken. I’m 68 years old. Creatine definitely helps with my focus and my attention and my recall because of its ability to be proactive with what your brain needs to be sharp. I take 5 to 10 g of creatine per day in a smoothie for breakfast every day. It makes a world of difference for your memory and to be engaged in maintaining a level of consciousness that you used to have when you were much younger.
Sounds like Creatine is a great support to you.
Danni is fresh air.
I tried about 10 minutes in "Health Politics" after you mentioned it. Woof.
Interesting, it showed me a lot of notes from people I follow in my food swim lane that have really nothing to do with "Food Politics" which made the journey more tolerable for the time I was over there. I went right back to "Following."
Ahhh.
Dr. Weston Price was not wrong about what he found in his travels. Not sure why there is so much noise about other foodways that increasingly don't seem to work.
I truly appreciate it!
Thanks so much John. 🥰🥰. Food Politics not for the faint of heart 😆. There was a reason Weston Price was not mainstream. Can’t make money on just being basic. And we all want the next new thing that will make us feel good.
Happy to support you and your writing!