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2. Where to start
In all honesty there is no 1 right answer for all people.
Everyone digests food differently and what each
persons body does with calories is even more
complicated
So instead we are going to discuss
Good rules to live by
Exercise
The Good, better, and best options for your family
3. Nutritional Content vs Caloric
Content
Some foods offer a lot of bang for your buck and others
offer none. Knowing the difference is the key
Fresh Canned Frozen
Lettuce
Protein- different sources, different makes, and models
The media lies…….. But why
4. SUGAR
Yes it is in everything.
There is no such thing as GOOD sugar
Sugar is the most naturally addictive substance in the world.
Carbs, grains, fruit,
5. Worst offenders
Quick salads
“its better than
_____
Soda
Diet vs regular
Alcohol
Better choices
Holidays
Rewards
6. Other myths
1. Exercise is an extremely
effective weight loss tool.
2. Lots of cardio will make you
lose weight.
3. Fruit juice is healthy.
4. Eating breakfast is a must.
5. Whole grains are the most
important component of a
healthy diet.
6. “Natural” sugars like honey
are ok.
7. BMI is a good measure of
health outcomes.
8. Total cholesterol is the best
indicator of heart attack risk.
7. Myths part 2
Too much protein is bad
for you
You need a lot of complex
carbs
All carbs are turned into
sugar
You should get all of your
nutrients from food and
not take any supplements
In an ideal world this
would be true; however,
most people need
assistance getting
everything they need
8. Nutritionist Says: “The Best Diet is a Low-Fat Diet,
With Carbs at 50-60% of Calories”
Answer: The low-fat diet has been put to the test in
several huge randomized controlled trials. It does not
cause any weight loss over a period of 7.5 years and it
has literally no effect on heart disease or cancer.
The low-fat diet is a huge failure. All the major studies
show that it doesn’t work.
9. Nutritionist Says: “Eggs Raise
Cholesterol and Lead to Heart Disease”
Answer: The cholesterol in eggs does not raise the
“bad” cholesterol in the blood. It raises HDL (the
“good”) cholesterol and eggs actually improve the
blood lipid profile.
The studies show that egg consumption is not
associated with heart disease. Whole eggs are among
the most nutritious foods on the planet.
10. Nutritionist Says: “Protein is Bad For Your
Kidneys”
Answer: It is often claimed that a high protein intake
can cause harm to the kidneys, but this is false. Even
though it is important for people with pre-existing
kidney disease to reduce protein, the same is not true
for people with healthy kidneys.
The studies show that a high protein intake has no
detrimental effects of kidney function in healthy
people, not even in bodybuilders that eat massive
amounts of protein.
11. Nutritionist Says: “Saturated Fat Raises
Cholesterol and Causes Heart Disease”
Answer: This is a myth. Saturated
fat raises HDL (the “good”)
cholesterol and changes the LDL
from small, dense to Large LDL,
which is benign and doesn’t
increase the risk of heart disease.
This has been intensively studied in
the past few decades and the studies
consistently show that saturated fat
is not in any way related to the risk
of heart disease.
12. Nutritionist Says: “Low Carb Diets
Are Unhealthy”
Answer: This is simply not true.
Since the year 2002, low-carb diets
have been studied extensively and
over 20 randomized controlled
trials have been conducted.
They consistently lead to much
better health outcomes than the
typical low-fat diet. They cause
more weight loss and improve all
major risk factors for disease,
including triglycerides, HDL and
blood sugar levels.
13. Nutritionist Says: “Red Meat is Unhealthy
and Should Only be Eaten in Moderation”
Answer: It is true that consumption of
processed meat is associated with an increased
risk of many disease, but the same is not true
for unprocessed red meat.
Unprocessed red meat is harmless, although it
may form harmful compounds if it is
overcooked. The answer is not to avoid red
meat, but to make sure not to burn it.
The association between unprocessed red
meat and cancer is highly exaggerated, large
review studies show that the effect is very weak
in men and nonexistent in women.
14. Nutritionist Says: “Protein is Bad For Your Bones and
Causes Osteoporosis”
Answer: Although it is true that protein can cause
calcium loss from the bones in the short term, this
effect does not persist in the long term.
In fact, the studies consistently show that protein
actually improves bone health in the long run, NOT
the other way around. Therefore, the terrible advice to
keep protein low is likely to increase the risk of
osteoporosis
15. Nutritionist Says: “People Should
Cut Back on Sodium”
Answer: Even though sodium
restriction can lower blood pressure, it
does not appear to reduce the risk of
heart disease or death.
Some studies even show that if you
restrict sodium too much, that it can
increase some risk factors for disease.
There is no science behind the 1500-
2300 mg per day recommendation and
people that are healthy can eat “normal”
amounts of sodium without any harm.
16. Nutritionist Says: “Polyunsaturated Fats Lower
Cholesterol and Reduce Heart Disease Risk”
Answer: There are two types of
polyunsaturated fats, Omega-3 and
Omega-6. It is true that Omega-3s reduce
the risk of heart disease, but the same is
not true for the Omega-6s.
Even though the Omega-6s (soybean oil,
corn oil, etc.) can lower cholesterol, the
studies show that they actually increase
the risk of heart disease.
Therefore, the horrible advice to increase
polyunsaturated fat, without regards to
the type, is probably contributing to heart
disease instead of preventing it.
17. Nutritionist Says: “People Should Choose Low-Fat Dairy Products to
Reduce Calories and Saturated Fat”
Answer: There is no evidence that
people benefit from choosing low-fat
instead of full-fat dairy products. Plus
low-fat dairy is usually high in sugar,
which makes this misguided advice
seriously questionable.
Full-fat dairy (especially from grass-
fed cows) contains many important
nutrients like Vitamin K2 and butyrate,
which are very scarce in the diet.
High fat dairy products are actually
associated with a lower risk of obesity.
In countries where cows are largely
grass-fed, people who eat the most high
fat dairy products have a drastically
reduced risk of heart disease.
18. Nutritionist Says: “Weight Loss is All
About Calories in and Calories Out”
Answer: This is completely
false, different calorie sources
go through different metabolic
pathways in the body and have
varying effects on hunger,
hormones and the brain.
Also, let’s not forget that health
is about way more than just
weight. Certain calorie sources
(added sugar, vegetable oils)
can cause harmful effects on
metabolism that have nothing
to do with their caloric value.
19. Exercise 101
Goal to increase lean
mass
Reason to burn fat while
doing nothing
Increases gray area
Increases overall
wellness and
productivity
20. The real story of exercise
What is the first thing
you do when you go
Can’t I just follow this
program I saw on
Facebook/magazine/
that my friend uses.
Balance is Key
3-1 ratio back to front is
ideal
21. But weights will make me big
No
Weight training will
lean your body out
Most people will never
build mass without
taking a builder
Such as testosterone
Machine vs free weights
Machines require less
muscle activation and are
easier to cheat on so be
careful
22. GOOD better best exercise programs
Worst
Cross fit- high risk of injury and no muscle
isolation
Hot yoga- our bodies are not made to
perform at high temps. It can cause organ
damage
Anything off Facebook- unless it is from a
reliable source like Libertyville Wellness
Group
Good
Boot camp- fun, and can be effective
P90X- at least they attempt to isolate muscle
groups and rotate which muscles are being
used
Better
Personal Trainer
Check education and experience it varies to an
extreme extent
Best
Individualized program
It is important to continually change your work
out to make it harder because our bodies will
accommodate and we will get lower results
23. Dr Brian’s version
6 out of 7 days per week
16-24oz of protein per day
Lean protein
Steak, chicken, pork, fish, hamburger,
Not count
Bacon
Sauges
Unlimited vegetables (not including corn
or potatoes they are a carb from now on)
Min= 4 cups
4 servings of everything else
Carbs-
Pasta, bread, rice
Fats-
Yogurt, cheese, milk
Fruits-
Better- low gycemic index such as
blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries
Worst- watermelon, pineapple, cantaloupe
24. 6 out of 7 days
Eating “clean” 6 out of 7 days
Its not how many calories, it s more about
what is in each calorie
Frequency matters, Amount matters and
Time of day matters on our clean days
25. Other good maintenance plans
Paleo diet
Mediterranean diet
IP plan
King breakfast
Prince lunch
Bum’s supper
26. My least favorite
Juice Diets- lots of sugar and
lack of other macro-
nutrients
Fasting (non religious
reasons)- usually result in a
lot of muscle loss
Atkins- does not have
enough fruits and does not
monitor the type of protein
Vegetarian /vegan-
If done correctly it is great
It is the most difficult and
most people do them
incorrectly resulting in
nutritional deficiencies
27. If you have any questions please
ask. I am happy to explain any of
my information in more detail
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