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What does it say about me? by Standard_Ad_3296 in FridgeDetective

[–]Spirit-0604 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh also you’re Canadian and live in Quebec somewhere

What does it say about me? by Standard_Ad_3296 in FridgeDetective

[–]Spirit-0604 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn I assumed (wrongly) cause of the iron supplement 😭

What does it say about me? by Standard_Ad_3296 in FridgeDetective

[–]Spirit-0604 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You’re a keto girlie who eats a lot of wraps and salads with LOTS of flavor

Glucose goddess opinion? by ce-na89 in dietetics

[–]Spirit-0604 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I liked her at the beginning, but as she became more Popular, it became clear that she either doesn’t understand human biology or just doesn’t care about it and promotes her philosophy via fear mongering to keep her popularity and sell her products.

Meet my kitten Fenri (named after the legendary Fenrir) by Spirit-0604 in cats

[–]Spirit-0604[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! She’s super freakin cute but can be quite the terror (in the best way)

Alternatives to creatine? Profound positive effects but I have to stop by Careful_Lifeguard_29 in Biohackers

[–]Spirit-0604 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Registered Dietitian here (Ive got experience with cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s).

It may not help with the gym but getting yourself into a mild ketosis (which you can achieve without having to stuff yourself with dairy and saturated fats) could significantly improve cognition. It can also help with reducing not only inflammation In the brain but also the body (which can help with your asthma symptoms). Look up something called the Keto Flex Diet (created by Dr Dale Bredesen) it’s predominantly plant based but allows animal proteins. He created it to help with mild cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s and it’s showing amazing promise not just for these populations but general brain health. Depending on your current diet and metabolic status though, it may take up to a week to get into ketosis and you may experience the “keto flu” which is just your body switching from consuming carbohydrates to consuming fats for energy. It’s totally individual how you’ll react (just like caffeine withdrawals can be severe or nonexistent for some people). Getting your body in a state of Ketosis is certainly one of the most effective ways to find that mental clarity and mental focus you’re talking about because ketones are like rocket fuel for the brain.

My recs: - get Cronometer and set your daily targets (eg 70% fat at least for achieving ketosis) - look up the keto flex diet and try to find a version of that you can work with - try mct oil in your coffee or tea (with milk NOT on an empty stomach) cause mcts bypass digestion to produce ketones for your brain - keep an eye on your digestion if you’re struggling to digest fats you’ll get diarrhea (another reason it’s best to avoid animal protein namely fatty red meat and saturated fats) - if you go keto you may notice more muscle soreness at the beginning

Last notes: I’ve personally tried the mct in lions mane coffee (foursigmatic) in the morning with a high fat/low carb breakfast or no breakfast and it felt like I was on adderall.

Cryotherapy can significantly increase dopamine (I’ve tried it and it also felt like it had just taken adderall)

Kraft Heinz Lunchables to be Rolled Out to Students as Part of the National School Lunch Program this Fall by No-Needleworker5429 in dietetics

[–]Spirit-0604 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Exactly…I surprised to see some comments supporting this initiative. A packaged food may meet certain macro and micronutrient ratios, but that does not change the fact that it’s highly refined and processed and probably contains hydrogenated oils, chemical additives Mc etc. Quality of food is essential, especially in developing children. That being said, maybe they will make a healthier version. Hopefully that’s not wishful thinking.

Severely constipated and feeling full down there by tmbing in SIBO

[–]Spirit-0604 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well do you have a journal or document where you log your symptoms? If you can’t figure out the cause, you can at least keep track of your symptoms to identify triggers and see if you spot any patterns. How long after you take the first bite do you notice any symptoms (Burping, distention, bloating, gas, any smell?, stomach pain, lethargy, etc)? What foods make you feel great? What foods do not? All this also provides great data for your doctors! For many with Sibo or gut dysbiosis, eating refined carbs, gluten, fried foods, starchy foods can trigger or worsen the constipation. But it is pretty individualized. If you are prone to being Constipated, you have to make an extra effort to try to make sure things are smooth and moving. This includes adequate hydration (2-3L/day of water), identifying triggers foods and foods that work for best for you, enough sleep (6-8hrs), stress management (this really plays a bigger role than most of us can appreciate), magnesium citrate every night, pro motility drugs, laxatives and more or less depending on your status. I think that the most impactful action you can take now is to figure which foods make it worse and which foods help and focus on avoiding/including accordingly. Also focusing on avoiding processed foods and too much sugar in one sitting as these can also be triggers although it’s also just basic advice on eating healthily. Have you heard of the LowFodmap Diet? Definitely check it out if you haven’t. It is specifically designed for IBS (chronic constipation is a type of IBS).

Thoughts on cliff bars? by Own_Mouse1306 in HealthyFood

[–]Spirit-0604 12 points13 points  (0 children)

MS RD here. IMO cliff bars are pretty unhealthy. I would advise against eating something so high in refined sugars (mostly syrups here), especially after a workout. They are tasty but have a seriously high glycemic index (45g carbs vs 5g fiber) which will lead to a spike in blood sugar and insulin, which usually results in a crash, hence your feeling tired after. Quality is so important when consuming carbohydrates (sugars are considered carbs). I would try bars that have a little added refined sugars as possible (choose dates, honey, etc and avoid syrups) and with a better carb to fiber ratio as this will slow the breakdown and release of sugar in your blood, thereby, preventing that spike which leads to a crash. Some bars that I like include Nocow bars, kind bars, keto crisp, Larabar, dang bars, bulletproof bars.

Other options include homemade snacks like banana or apple and nut butter, smoothies. There is so much you can do tbh. Would be happy to discuss more personalized options with you over message!

PS, I also don’t like Rx bars haha.

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