BEST DIET EVER
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Confusion on Diets
Right now I’m teaching high school students in a health academy class, and they are throwing nutrition questions right and left.
- “What type of diet is the best?”
- “What should I eat to lose weight?”
- “Should I avoid carbs?”
Tons of questions just like these are being asked….
I’m extremely excited to share and teach these young health professionals, but I’m slightly dismayed at how much confusion there is around eating. I’m going to be honest…nutrition is not complicated.
It is not rocket science and you do not have to be a doctor to understand it.
Let me break it down for you…
What is a Diet?
A diet is what you eat. It’s that simple.
Some people eat overwhelming amounts of fast food; some only eat plants.
There is no perfect diet made for every person, but there are bad diets. Diets most people should never touch~ even with a 10 foot pole.
Like the McDonald’s diet…I’m sure most people have heard of Supersize Me and the catastrophic effects fast food had on the participant’s body. Albeit this is an extreme example, this is a type of diet.
Diets also include…
Low Carb, High Carb, High Protein, Low Fat, High Fat, Low Calorie, High Calorie, Vegetarian, Vegan, Omnivore, Carnivore….heck there is even Fruitarian (they only eat fruits and some nuts/seeds).
Which diet from this list do I advocate for? Which diet is the best?
The Best Diet
NONE…Yes I said none…
In most cases, a BALANCED DIET is the best diet; however, an honest and knowledgeable nutrition professional will tell you that some people have better results with different diets.
No two people are the same. Even twins have differences.
How do you know which diet is best for you? Well, that depends on your goals and your genetics…
Since genetic testing is a bit extreme and won’t make a huge difference. I base my advice on a balanced diet tailored to a specific goal and a specific person.
- Are you a runner?
- Are you seeking to build muscle?
- How much do you weigh?
- Male or Female?
- Lean Body Mass?
- Body type?
- …Etc….
There are numerous factors that can influence which diet is best for you.
However, a balanced diet is a good place to start.
