Originally Posted By: bigt61
Veggies really don't have many nutrients. Eat meat and fat to stay healthy. Or eggs. Eat veggies because you like the taste, but stay away from the starchy ones - potatoes, beans - only in moderation. Check out zerocarbzen for more info.
Sounds like the Atkins diet. Heart attack central. You won't find many antioxidants in meats. The most powerful ones are found in veggies and fruits (cruciferous and colorful veggies, green leafy veggies, garlic/onions, spices, berries, citrus, etc.). If you're not getting these, you can figure your immune system is in the toilet.
Beans are one of the best foods for you....kidney, navy, white, black, kidney, etc. Very high in nutrients, fiber, good quality protein. Toss in some Quinoa and tomato sauce for more nutrients and protein. Sweet potatoes are an excellent food too...I often mix them in my with bean soups. If you're going to load up on fat at least do it with dense nutrient foods like almonds, walnuts, flax seeds/meal, avocado's, natural oil from ocean fish, etc. Go lightly on the liquid oils, butter, sour cream, dairy, etc.
Meats? They're loaded with Oxidants, not to potential all the chemicals we inject into them before they reach the supermarts. You need the veggies, fruits, nuts, etc. to keep stuff under control. If you want meat, at least try to eat the grass fed, ocean farmed stuff that isn't loaded with hormones, chemicals and contaminants.
Veggies really don't have many nutrients. Eat meat and fat to stay healthy. Or eggs. Eat veggies because you like the taste, but stay away from the starchy ones - potatoes, beans - only in moderation. Check out zerocarbzen for more info.
Sounds like the Atkins diet. Heart attack central. You won't find many antioxidants in meats. The most powerful ones are found in veggies and fruits (cruciferous and colorful veggies, green leafy veggies, garlic/onions, spices, berries, citrus, etc.). If you're not getting these, you can figure your immune system is in the toilet.
Beans are one of the best foods for you....kidney, navy, white, black, kidney, etc. Very high in nutrients, fiber, good quality protein. Toss in some Quinoa and tomato sauce for more nutrients and protein. Sweet potatoes are an excellent food too...I often mix them in my with bean soups. If you're going to load up on fat at least do it with dense nutrient foods like almonds, walnuts, flax seeds/meal, avocado's, natural oil from ocean fish, etc. Go lightly on the liquid oils, butter, sour cream, dairy, etc.
Meats? They're loaded with Oxidants, not to potential all the chemicals we inject into them before they reach the supermarts. You need the veggies, fruits, nuts, etc. to keep stuff under control. If you want meat, at least try to eat the grass fed, ocean farmed stuff that isn't loaded with hormones, chemicals and contaminants.
