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jmboiardi
jmboiardi p John M Boiardi
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Herman Nation,

 

I just wanted to throw out my thoughts on Omega 3 fatty acids.  I have been experimenting and tweaking my diet as I have trained over the last 30 years.  I primarily focused on eggs, chicken, and tuna to get my dietary protein and protein supplements to fill in the gaps.  I have come to realize in the last 2 years that the saying "you have to eat fat to lose fat" is really spot on.  In my younger days, I would eat only egg whites and I stayed away from a lot of fats that I now know are good for you - avocados, salmon, nuts, etc.  

 

I then started reading and researching more about the misinformation pushed on Americans by the AMA and pharmaceutical industries about the dangers of cholesterol, saturated fats, and fats in general.  It wasn't until the "discovery" of the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet and the diets of South Pacific populations (very high in Coconut oil - a very dense saturated fat) and the diets of the people of Okinawa - who are the longest living people on the planet, that I realized that maybe what we are being told isn't all correct.  The diets of these people listed above consist of not only a lot of vegetables and fruits but also a lot of fat yet they have the lowest incidences of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.  The only times these people see an increase in these diseases is if they adopt Western style diets and habits (smoking, drinking too much, etc).  Our American diet is too high in Omega 6 fatty acids.  Omega 6's, while important, cause inflammation at the cellular level in high quantities.  This inflammation is the root cause of ALL disease states we experience - and science is discovering every day how everything to Alzheimers and Parkinsons to bipolar, ADD, and schizophrenia, diabetes and cancer have a root cause in inflammation.

 

So to my point.  The best most natural ways to get your Omega 3's which DRAMATICALLY reduce inflammation is from fatty fish like salmon, tuna, mackeral, etc.  Getting from fish is better than taking pills in my opinion.  Your body evolved to extract nutrients from food not pills.  There is an epidemic in the US of males from as young as 30 and older having low testosterone levels.  ALL our hormones are made from fats and cholesterol - especially saturated fats.  It is no wonder with all the cholesterol lowering drugs, low fat diets with tons of processed sugars, salt, and man-made fats that this has become epidemic.  A doctor's answer - "we will just have you take  testosterone shots or patches."  Good solution - be dependent on steroids the rest of your life.   Since I have been eating fish regularly, using coconut oil, and eating lots of healthy fats (egg yolks, avocados, etc), I feel great and have been losing body fat and gaining lean mass.........Just wanted to share :-)

 

John

 

 

34 years of lifting and nutritional experience and resident "old man" :-) MS Athlete and past Super Hermanite since 2013.
Scott_Herman
Scott_Herman a Scott Herman
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Posted By: jmboiardi

Herman Nation,

 

I just wanted to throw out my thoughts on Omega 3 fatty acids.  I have been experimenting and tweaking my diet as I have trained over the last 30 years.  I primarily focused on eggs, chicken, and tuna to get my dietary protein and protein supplements to fill in the gaps.  I have come to realize in the last 2 years that the saying "you have to eat fat to lose fat" is really spot on.  In my younger days, I would eat only egg whites and I stayed away from a lot of fats that I now know are good for you - avocados, salmon, nuts, etc.  

 

I then started reading and researching more about the misinformation pushed on Americans by the AMA and pharmaceutical industries about the dangers of cholesterol, saturated fats, and fats in general.  It wasn't until the "discovery" of the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet and the diets of South Pacific populations (very high in Coconut oil - a very dense saturated fat) and the diets of the people of Okinawa - who are the longest living people on the planet, that I realized that maybe what we are being told isn't all correct.  The diets of these people listed above consist of not only a lot of vegetables and fruits but also a lot of fat yet they have the lowest incidences of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.  The only times these people see an increase in these diseases is if they adopt Western style diets and habits (smoking, drinking too much, etc).  Our American diet is too high in Omega 6 fatty acids.  Omega 6's, while important, cause inflammation at the cellular level in high quantities.  This inflammation is the root cause of ALL disease states we experience - and science is discovering every day how everything to Alzheimers and Parkinsons to bipolar, ADD, and schizophrenia, diabetes and cancer have a root cause in inflammation.

 

So to my point.  The best most natural ways to get your Omega 3's which DRAMATICALLY reduce inflammation is from fatty fish like salmon, tuna, mackeral, etc.  Getting from fish is better than taking pills in my opinion.  Your body evolved to extract nutrients from food not pills.  There is an epidemic in the US of males from as young as 30 and older having low testosterone levels.  ALL our hormones are made from fats and cholesterol - especially saturated fats.  It is no wonder with all the cholesterol lowering drugs, low fat diets with tons of processed sugars, salt, and man-made fats that this has become epidemic.  A doctor's answer - "we will just have you take  testosterone shots or patches."  Good solution - be dependent on steroids the rest of your life.   Since I have been eating fish regularly, using coconut oil, and eating lots of healthy fats (egg yolks, avocados, etc), I feel great and have been losing body fat and gaining lean mass.........Just wanted to share :-)

 

John

 

 

Hey John,

 

This is a very interesting read. I think you are spot on. Most poeple think when they eat fat it automatically turns to fat on their body. Also, we are the most obese culture for a reason and it isn't because we have the most healthy food!

 

I would LOVE to post an article from you about this? Would you have any interest in it? I know it would do very very well with the community when I post it to faebook.

 

Looking froward to hearing back! :)

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Joey_Lopez
Joey_Lopez g Jose Lopez
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226 Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Train for a sport Date Joined: October 10, 2013
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Posted By: Scott_Herman

Hey John,

 

This is a very interesting read. I think you are spot on. Most poeple think when they eat fat it automatically turns to fat on their body. Also, we are the most obese culture for a reason and it isn't because we have the most healthy food!

 

I would LOVE to post an article from you about this? Would you have any interest in it? I know it would do very very well with the community when I post it to faebook.

 

Looking froward to hearing back! :)

Dude, I think every forum post that John puts up should be an article! Have you seen the one about his muscle tear injury? I found that one to be very informative:

 

http://scotthermanfitness.com/forums.php?pageAction=POSTS&subForumID=53&threadID=737

 

Great work John! Some of the best advice I've found on this site for sure.

2 year #SHF athlete I love to train hard and help others when they want it.
jmboiardi
jmboiardi p John M Boiardi
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Posted By: Joey_Lopez

Dude, I think every forum post that John puts up should be an article! Have you seen the one about his muscle tear injury? I found that one to be very informative:

 

http://scotthermanfitness.com/forums.php?pageAction=POSTS&subForumID=53&threadID=737

 

Great work John! Some of the best advice I've found on this site for sure.

Thanks for the shout out. I try to share what I know and what I learn as I think it benefits all. It is great when fellow forum members confirm that my posts are useful.

 

John

34 years of lifting and nutritional experience and resident "old man" :-) MS Athlete and past Super Hermanite since 2013.
Gymdude
Gymdude g Ian Higson
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206 Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Gain Muscle Date Joined: November 11, 2013
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Posted By: Scott_Herman

Hey John,

 

This is a very interesting read. I think you are spot on. Most poeple think when they eat fat it automatically turns to fat on their body. Also, we are the most obese culture for a reason and it isn't because we have the most healthy food!

 

I would LOVE to post an article from you about this? Would you have any interest in it? I know it would do very very well with the community when I post it to faebook.

 

Looking froward to hearing back! :)

The more articles john posts the better!!!! Another good read for sure bro.

I try to eat at least once a week in my diet...I enjoy both salmon and tuna! plus they are both great on the BBQ in summer!!!!

Motivated the SHF way.... Train mean, eat clean = results!!! BOOM!! #HTH... Twitter @ian_higson
philflorey
philflorey g Phil McAuliffe
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163 Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Lose Fat Date Joined: March 3, 2013
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Great advice, as always, John

 

Cheers

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