Poison and toxic! That is how I demonized some foods. Total elimination is easy if you believe something is pure evil and not food at all, just poison. I now will eat these on occasion. The rational is that total abstinence is not healthy. And small amounts will have small negative effects.
But no sugar no grain, NSNG, served me well to incorporate healthier and more whole foods. It is a shorthand for low carb choices. Good eating habits have been developed.
To gain weight and be obese, consuming lots of sugar and grains will get you there quickly. The human body is very good at fat storage. It’s funny to me how people will tell me oatmeal is heart healthy. Same for whole wheat bread and brown rice. But we never say low tar cigarettes are a healthy choice! ‘Marginally better’ is not the same as good and optimal foods.
Alcohol is a funny category of ‘food’. But it should be classed as a carbohydrate in the class of sugars. It metabolizes in the liver the same as sugar. It is poison, so indulge at your own risk. Lucky for me alcohol makes me feel sick.
Cattle in feed lots are fattened on grains. Are we cattle? Let the grains inflame the tissues of cattle, pigs and chickens. Fish, low carb fruits and non starchy vegetables are plentiful, tasty and nutritious.
My body tells me when I have indulged in some poisons:
- Bloody noses
- Headaches
- Acne
- Muscle soreness
- ‘Hangover like’ symptoms
My antidotes includes:
- Exercise
- Physical activity
- Water
- Poison avoidance
- Time
- Fasting
- Healthy eating