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Neurohacking - Lifestyle & Nutrition
Written by NHA   
Friday, 11 February 2011 11:16
Tags NHAR3 - nutrition - diet - food - obesity - lowGI

 

A guide for absolute beginners to food content and taking your first steps towards healthier eating

 

 

 

Food groups

This group of foods contains:

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meat (from europe)

fish

cheese

free range eggs

milk

butter

cream

yogurt

mayonaisse

Lots of protein

 

 

some vitamins

& minerals

 

non-trans-fats

Protein provides the building blocks for body building, growth & repair.

 

Vitamins & minerals enable healthy function

 

 

non-trans-fats provide some energy, protection & warmth

Healthy growth

fast healing

 

good immunity

good mental health

 

homeostasis

most vegetables

salad

fruit

houmous

oats

ryvitas etc.

 

Lots of low-GI carbs

 

 

lots of vitamins & minerals

 

 

some protein

Low GI carbs release energy at the optimal rate

 

Vitamins & minerals enable healthy function

 

Protein provides the building blocks for body building, growth & repair.

 

Energy, strength and endurance

slower aging

 

good immunity

good mental health

 

Healthy growth

fast healing

nuts

olive oil

seeds

avocados

 

 

Lots vitamins & minerals

 

some non-trans-fats

 

 

some low-GI carbs

Vitamins & minerals enable healthy function

 

non-trans-fats provide some energy, protection & warmth

 

Low GI carbs release energy at the optimal rate

 

good immunity

good mental health

 

homeostasis

 

Energy, strength and endurance

slower aging

honey

 

 

Lots low-GI carbs

 

 

some vitamins & minerals

Low GI carbs release energy at the optimal rate

 

Vitamins & minerals enable healthy function

 

Energy, strength and endurance

slower aging

good immunity

good mental health

Non-free-range eggs

 

 

 

 

Some protein

 

 

veterinary antibiotics

 

 

 

estrogen hormones

Protein provides the building blocks for body building, growth & repair.

 

Prevent the animals getting sick regardless of unhygienic conditions

 

 

make the hens lay more eggs

Healthy growth

fast healing

 

can prevent some types of human antibiotics from working.

weakens immune system

 

can cause male breast growth

can reduce human immunity

can unbalance mental health

 

Meat used in fast food meals

meat used in sausages

non-organic bacon

meats from outside europe

 

 

 

 

Lots high-GI carbs

 

 

 

 

 

lots trans-fats

 

 

some protein

 

 

veterinary antibiotics

 

 

 

BGH (bovine growth hormone)

 

 

additives (usually salt or sugar-based), colorings

High GI carbs release energy very fast but most is turned to trans fats and stored (see 'trans fats')

 

 

 

trans fats are stored and never used except in starvation or extreme need

 

Protein provides the building blocks for body building, growth & repair.

 

Prevent the animals getting sick regardless of unhygienic conditions

 

 

anabolic steroids to make cattle or poultry 'beef up'

 

 

for preserving for longer shelf life and more attractive appearance

Powerful short-term energy

faster aging

lower immunity

high risk of diabetes & heart disease

possible mental health disturbances

 

unless you are an Inuit, obesity.

high risk of diabetes & heart disease

 

Healthy growth

fast healing

 

can prevent some types of human antibiotics from working.

weakens immune system

 

increased growth

faster aging

can cause genital shrinking

 

can cause mental health disturbances, insulin tolerance & various allergies

Potatoes

corn

wheat

bread

pasta

rice

flour

cereals (except oats)

batter

soya products

processed foods (eg microwave dinners)


Lots high-GI carbs

 

 

 

 

 

some trans-fats

 

 

possibly additives (usually salt or sugar-based)

 

High GI carbs release energy very fast but most is turned to trans fats and stored (see 'trans fats')

 

 

 

trans fats are stored and never used except in starvation or extreme need

 

for preserving for longer shelf life and more attractive appearance

Powerful short-term energy

faster aging

lower immunity

high risk of diabetes & heart disease

possible mental health disturbances

 

unless you are an Inuit, obesity.

high risk of diabetes & heart disease

 

can cause mental health disturbances, insulin tolerance & various allergies

Soft drinks (fizzy)

sugar

'diet' sweeteners

corn syrup

Lots high-GI carbs

High GI carbs release energy very fast but most is turned to trans fats and stored (see 'trans fats')

Powerful short-term energy

faster aging

lower immunity

high risk of diabetes & heart disease

possible mental health disturbances

 

Last Updated on Saturday, 15 February 2014 12:28