People who DON'T think what they eat affects their mental health are the crazy ones. I'm far from perfect but my general rule is food in plastic packages that isn't frozen or refrigerated is bad for the brain.
Yeah. A rule I try to stick to is to not eat anything that doesn't go off quickly. Who knows what all the preservatives and chemicals are doing to our gut and brain.
Thanks Ben, from my own experience I learned that food affects my mental health and when coupled with my intolerance to so many natural and chemical foods it’s worse.
No worries Radar. Sorry to hear that you can't enjoy a lot of foods, but I'm glad to hear that I'm not alone in noticing that what I eat affects how I think.
People turn to pills, supplements, vitamin drips etc etc and really underestimate the benefits of eating good quality food, getting quality sleep and exercising regularly.
Amen! Why do you think that is? I think it's because they dont have the energy to make habit changes, so they turn to "quick fixes", which is just like putting a band aid on a broken leg.
I think it definitely has something to do with the quick fix culture. Like a common comment in clinic where people say physio is a waste of time because they just give exercises and it doesn't help their pain (because said exercises aren't being done, because that means actual work). Marketing and social media "influencers" have a lot to answer for it. Making consumers feel like they need things that they don't need. I had a patient ask me if his son would benefit from some massage, because he started going to the gym and has been getting sore. I could have said, yes of course he would, book him in but instead I said, he would benefit, but is he getting enough sleep and eating to fuel his body? I would address those things first.
Nice Read and great information to learn today. Yeah after Brent insisted, I tried many times to run in Zone 2.
Thanks Dinesh!
People who DON'T think what they eat affects their mental health are the crazy ones. I'm far from perfect but my general rule is food in plastic packages that isn't frozen or refrigerated is bad for the brain.
Zone 2 4 Lyf, Son.
Yeah. A rule I try to stick to is to not eat anything that doesn't go off quickly. Who knows what all the preservatives and chemicals are doing to our gut and brain.
Zone 2 4 Lyf indeed.
Do you remember the pictures of a maccas burger after 30, 60, 90 days etc?
Still looks the same?
https://www.kidsnews.com.au/health/mcdonalds-burger-and-fries-still-fresh-after-10-years/news-story/879758af14c9ae701004184e82c9c1d3
There’s heaps of similar gear to this online too
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Wild hey. Haha.
What a cracking long read this week Ben. All good bits of advice to try and build into your lifestyle.
Cheers Huw. Hope you find it helpful.
Thanks for the shout out Benny, far out I've dropped a bit of beef since August. Alfred doing it's thing haha.
You're welcome mate and Alfred isn't doing its thing. You are. It's just a tool for you to use.
Thanks Ben, from my own experience I learned that food affects my mental health and when coupled with my intolerance to so many natural and chemical foods it’s worse.
No worries Radar. Sorry to hear that you can't enjoy a lot of foods, but I'm glad to hear that I'm not alone in noticing that what I eat affects how I think.
People turn to pills, supplements, vitamin drips etc etc and really underestimate the benefits of eating good quality food, getting quality sleep and exercising regularly.
Amen! Why do you think that is? I think it's because they dont have the energy to make habit changes, so they turn to "quick fixes", which is just like putting a band aid on a broken leg.
I think it definitely has something to do with the quick fix culture. Like a common comment in clinic where people say physio is a waste of time because they just give exercises and it doesn't help their pain (because said exercises aren't being done, because that means actual work). Marketing and social media "influencers" have a lot to answer for it. Making consumers feel like they need things that they don't need. I had a patient ask me if his son would benefit from some massage, because he started going to the gym and has been getting sore. I could have said, yes of course he would, book him in but instead I said, he would benefit, but is he getting enough sleep and eating to fuel his body? I would address those things first.
I would always address the basics first, then escalate to other things if needed.
I agree social media influencers have a lot to answer for, but why do people fall for the quick fix stuff they're selling?