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Overview

You should only eat vegetables

You should only eat meat

You should have a balanced diet

Don’t consume any dairy products

Don’t have any fast food

Avoid carbs

Stay away from fatty foods

Eat five meals a day

Eat once a day

Eat within eight hours

Overwhelming, isn’t it? These days, there is so much conflicting information when it comes to dieting, it’s no wonder so many people are at a loss when it comes to pursuing a good diet. With such an abundance of information on dietary trends and whatnot, it can be all too easy to feel overwhelmed. Read on, and I’ll show you what works for me.

One size does not fit all . . .

I don’t believe there is one decisive superior diet that stands above all others and that all should follow. Each of us is unique, and a one size fits all diet is just not feasible as we all lead different lifestyles of varying demands. The menu, therefore, must be tailored to the individual to be sufficient to take on the challenges demanded by the mind and body of each person. Especially if you need to develop your body in a specific manner, a weightlifter, for example, would require a radically different diet than a person who just exercises moderately. If your body functions optimally and you have no deficiencies, then what does it matter what you eat? A person could have a diet consisting mainly of fast food and junk food and could still be healthy. That person could be a super athlete who has a body which can burn through lots and lots of sugar and fat without too much of it being stored in the body.

Another example could be a person who only eats a few times a week. They could still be in reasonable health; it just may be that they have adapted to living in such a manner without any serious consequence. Circumstances like these I would suspect are scarce but not out of the question.

My diet

As for me, I stick to a vegetarian diet and intermittently fast by eating my meals within eight hours or so. I mostly avoid eating processed foods also and try to stick with what can naturally be procured from the planet. I fight in the lightweight category in Koshiki Karate, so there is an importance for me to keep below a specific weight limit. This diet works well for me. My weight stays relatively static, I have energy in reserves, and my body is healthy in its own right, built for fighting. Below is my typical eating schedule.

Breakfast: Porridge oats with blueberries and a chopped banana.
Lunch: Omelette with a salad and some biscuits afterwards
Dinner: Rice and lentils curry with a few mandarins and figs afterwards

I don’t vary my meals too much either; I like to keep things consistent. It’s easier and simpler this way, and more often than not, simplicity is best.

Dangers

Ultimately, as long as you try and stick to eating natural foods and avoid anything that has been processed by humankind, you can’t go too wrong. An easy check is to look at the ingredients and if you see any words there that you do not understand, then stay away! Getting enough of the right kinds of food is essential also, so make sure you’re covering off the critical nutrients that the human body requires, especially those that the body cannot produce (enough of) on its own. Beyond this, however, you are free to eat what you like as long as your body doesn’t complain about it too much. Getting bloated, gassing out, and stomach cramps are a few signs that your body isn’t quite too pleased with what you’ve fed it. Less obvious, however, are the mental symptoms such as experiencing energy spikes, feeling lethargic quite often or struggling to maintain a sharp concentration. These also are red flags that your diet may require change.

Conclusion

The human body is typically very adaptable to change so you should have plenty of choices of foods to eat, no matter what type of diet you wish to follow.

Mission complete – Overlord Drakow signing out.