I have a direct approach to my diet. First and foremost, I manage my natural anxiety and hyper-anxiety flare-ups to avoid eating in addictive patterns.
I've often mentioned my mentor, Fred Bisci, a true master of self-help and development. I had the privilege of working closely with him for nine years as the founder and CEO of Juice Press. Fred taught me a straightforward approach: focus on eliminating processed foods before engaging in any other diet. You can either go cold turkey or gradually wean off them. This is challenging today because processed food is everywhere, even in our water supply.
Children are often particular about food color, texture, wetness, dryness, crunchiness, smell, and other factors based on their individual preferences.
It's also important to discuss animal protein in diets and understand why humans started consuming it:
1. Lack of available plants due to climate
2. Fear/anxiety of hunger
3. Imitation of other animals
4. Culture/custom
5. Human need to conquer and subjugate other species
6. Euphoric feelings from fullness and nitrogenous material in flesh foods
7. Taste obsessions, addictive eating patterns
8. Ignorance of edible plants and farming
We didn't start out eating meat. Our closest ancestors are primarily plant eaters, consuming animal protein only when necessary. In recent centuries, humans have adopted meat consumption because it's been pushed on them. In a consumer-driven world, the cost per calorie is cheaper with animal protein. People often choose foods that make them feel immediately stronger, without considering health and wellness.
A discussion on diet is incomplete without addressing substances like tobacco and alcohol, which are profound intoxicants. To advance our development, we should abstain from these, despite their commonality, fun, addictive nature, and the temporary euphoria they provide.
It's simpler to say that primary calories should come from fruits, vegetables, nuts, sprouted seeds, herbs, and mushrooms, with 25% to 30% from animal protein. I can't advise moderation with alcohol; I believe abstinence is key. The challenge lies in addressing addiction and anxiety, as people use addictive eating patterns to suppress anxiety. Anxiety is rooted in beliefs and understanding of reality.
Our survival depends on breathing patterns, diet, activity levels, and relationships. In the long term, our diet impacts the planet's fertility, fuel usage, and pollution levels. It's all interconnected.
Evolution theory shows that the fittest creatures are rewarded by survival, allowing their genes to pass to the next generation.
From a scientific perspective, there's mathematical support for the simplicity of the ideal human diet, starting with the "NO's" of diet and lifestyle. This may not be positive for marketing, but it's crucial: no processed foods, overeating, late-night eating, alcohol, refined sugar, cow milk and its products, animal protein of any kind, or drugs.
Embrace plants—consume as many varieties as you can forage, pick, gather, grow, and replant!
Ignore advice suggesting we should eat more or avoid fruit. This is absurd. Human calories should come from fruits, vegetables, sprouts, seeds, mushrooms, roots, herbs, spices, clean water, sunlight, exercise, and fresh air.
In the modern era, we have access to electric juicers and refrigeration, allowing us to enjoy a variety of fresh juice medleys that can support our dietary goals and help us transition to more challenging levels of nutrition.
I believe in focusing on individual progress rather than judging others' meals or habits. My goal is to pursue an ideal that feels sustainable, continuously striving to improve without feeling pressured by comparison.