Random Reading – Page 6

Low Carb and Teeth

Posted on February 24, 2013October 9, 2014 by BJJ Caveman

Woke up to read this article in NPR (Mark’s Daily Apple also linked to the same research on today’s post) about how our modern diet that is high in processed foods and carbohydrates has actually lead to worsened oral hygiene, despite all the modern advancements in mouthwash, tooth paste, toothbrushes, flossing, etc…

Turns out the modern diet promotes the growth of bad bacteria in our mouths (which is also considered part of our digestive system) as well as in our intestines… and these bad bacteria cause cavities and other problems with our teeth.… Read More

Can you believe the calorie counts on those labels?

Posted on February 13, 2013October 9, 2014 by BJJ Caveman

Great opinion article from the New York Times on the inaccuracy of the calorie counts on nutrition labels. The author took 5 items and compared calorie count listed on the labels with the true calorie count from an actual calorimetry measurement. Turns out it can range anywhere from being spot on (Subway sandwich) to almost double the amount listed (tofu sandwich). Of course there will always be some degree of variation when foods are made and no label can be exact, the fact that they almost all underestimate the total amount is a little deceiving.… Read More

Georges St. Pierre’s Diet

Posted on February 11, 2013October 9, 2014 by BJJ Caveman

For those that don’t know, George’s St. Pierre (GSP) is one of the most dominant MMA fighters of all time. I recently came across a great post by Tim Ferriss where he spoke with the guys responsible for Georges St Pierre’s (GSP) nutrition. This section definitely caught my attention:

What guidelines should someone use if trying to replicate the above?
“When determining a client’s macronutrient split, at Precision Nutrition we use body-type specific guidelines. In essence, we plan someone’s nutrition according to their somatotype, as follows:
Ectomorphs — around 25% p (protein), 55%c (carbs), 20%f (fat)
Mesomorphs — around 30%p, 40%c, 30%f
Endomorphs — around 35%p, 25%c, 40%f”
Definitions:
Ectomorph – Thin build, challenging to put on weight (muscle or fat); Example: long-distance runner.

If it’s good enough for Kobe Bryant..

Posted on February 3, 2013October 10, 2014 by BJJ Caveman

Saw this link from Mark’s Daily Apple…

Looks like the Lakers and Kobe are moving more towards a high fat, low carb diet.

“Pasture-fed foods – pasture-grazed beef from a pasture-fed cow, eggs from a free-range chicken (not a cage chicken) – are just some of the main staples of Bryant’s diet. Sugars, specifically anything with corn syrup, should be avoided, and the intake of carbohydrates has been scaled down, consumed in moderation.
“What happens is the athlete consumes one of these products high in carbohydrates and sugar, they get a spike of energy and feel really good,” Vitti said.