Phytonutrients are plant derived compounds which contribute to keeping our cells young and healthy.
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They can help us fight disease, detoxify pathogens & waste, and heal/repair after the damage is done.
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Of course we also need essential fatty acids and complete amino acids to do this, so I’m not at all suggesting my diet is vegan.
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However, it’s no secret that the majority of my diet comes from eating VEGETABLES.
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I aim to eat a daily mixture of steamed & raw vegetables, of all different textures and colours.
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I keep my concentrated carbohydrate(rice, potatoes, bread, plantain, etc) intake low, as I get a lot of sugars and carbohydrates from my massive vegetable intake (and about 2-3 of portions of fruit).
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I do still eat non-wheat based carbs like rice, potato, quinoa, yam and plantain.
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But as I’m not exerting as much physical effort as I normally do when I’m performing multiple sets of lifting heavy, I don’t really require it so much these days.
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The gut ferments sugars and fibre, and if my body doesn’t have a massive need for carbohydrates, I find it makes me bloated and foggy in the brain if I give myself more carbohydrates than I need.
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I rely mainly on my vegetables and fruit for my carb intake these days, and I supplement these with activated nuts & seeds, as well as chicken & beef broth, poached eggs.
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I do have chicken, veal, lamb & beef (allergic to, and absolutely detest seafood very sadly).
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However I eat them 2-3 times a week tops at the moment – again, maybe because I’m not training heavily anymore and so my body isn’t requiring as much of them these days.
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P.s I also make myself homemade coconut flour & almond flour based cakes and cookies sometimes, and I definitely indulge in dark chocolate, and the odd marshmallow when I have a craving (Feels like eating clouds).
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That’s how I keep my 80/20 compromise with myself, to ensure I stay vital, healthy and beautiful – inside and out 😉
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What makes up your diet? Tell me! I want to know what you’re eating 👀
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